Rewriting the story Holes                       Writing Activity Rewriting the story Holes

Writing Activity If you were the author of Holes, what changes would you make in the story? Choose two areas that you would change. Then, write a paragraph for each area you chose about the changes you made and why you would make them.

Characters Choose one or two characters Stanley Yelnats/ Caveman Mr. Pendanski Zig Zag Mr. Sir X-Ray The Warden Armpit Magnet Zero Squid

Setting Texas Desert

Main Idea Friendship Family Relationships Nature Prejudice Racism

Topics Buried treasure Magic Curses Onions Friendship Racism Homelessness Juvenile delinquency Magic Onions Racism Water

Ending of Story What changes would you make in the ending of the story that are different from the original story Holes?

Recap of Activity Test your memory Choose two areas that you would change. Then, write a paragraph for each area you chose about the changes you made and why you would make them. Test your memory For extra credit you can take a Trivia Quiz with 15 questions by visiting: http://www.kidsreads.com/funstuff/trivia/holes-triv1.asp