#0 – [Self Intro] [Award for funniest essay: Ailee]
Write about yourself! Who are you? Where do you live? How big is your family? What do you like? What do you learn at at school? Do you like to make things?
[Write this on normal lined paper, not Korean three-line paper]
#1 – [My Perfect Weekend] or [My favourite toy is…..]
#2 – [When I have free time, I love to…..] (Perfect Essay: Sally)
“한가한 시간이 있을 때, 나는 …하는 것을 좋아해요.”
#3 – [My Worst Day] or [Why we should always say thank you to our moms]
#4 – [The Best Day Ever!]
Spalully Spongebrain says to Eden: “You stupid monkey! Wait…. I mean, you stupid orangutan! Yipee!” “What grade are you?! (Don’t tell him my grade!)”
#5 – [How I spend a cold day] or [How I spend a hot day]
Sally says: I demand that you send Odung and Green on a bus to meet with me! Or else! I will steal them. Eden? What a strange name. My real name is Iwantsomemangojellyplsyipee. WHAT GRADE ARE YOU!? IN?!?! (Don’t tell mine!)
#6 – [If I were the Queen of Korea, I would….]
Imagine you are the ruler of Korea for a day. Think about three big problems that worry people today. Then, decide what changes you would make to solve those problems. Explain how each change would help improve your own life and the lives of other people. Write one paragraph about each change, and that will be enough for a full essay.
- Make two paragraphs.
- Put a space after the title.
- Use periods (full stops).
- Write your name.
(If you do not do this, you will need to rewrite!)
하루 동안 한국의 통치자가 되었다고 상상해 보세요. 사람들이 오늘날 걱정하는 세 가지 주요 문제를 생각해 보세요. 그런 다음, 그 문제들을 해결하기 위해 어떤 변화를 일으킬지 결정하세요. 각각의 변화가 여러분의 삶과 다른 사람들의 삶을 어떻게 더 나아지게 할 수 있는지 설명해 보세요. 한 변화에 대해 한 단락씩 쓰면, 에세이를 완성하기에 충분할 것입니다.
- 두 개의 문단을 만드세요.
- 제목 뒤에 띄어쓰기를 하세요.
- 마침표(풀스톱)를 사용하세요.
- 본인의 이름을 적으세요.
(이렇게 하지 않으면 다시 써야 합니다!)
#7 – [My Friend]
Write an essay about one friend of yours. Explain what they are like, explain what they like, and explain why you like this friend.
내 친구 중 한 명에 대한 에세이를 쓰세요. 그 친구가 어떤 사람인지, 무엇을 좋아하는지, 그리고 왜 그 친구를 좋아하는지 설명하세요.
#8 – [How to make instant noodles.] or [How to make…..]
Choose one of the two titles, and then write an essay to explain how to make the thing you chose. Explain it step-by-step. So, you should use words like “First”, “Then”, “Next”, “Finally”, etc. Write your essay so that anyone who reads it can easily make the thing you chose to explain.
두 가지 제목 중 하나를 선택한 다음, 그것을 만드는 방법을 설명하는 에세이를 작성하세요. 단계별로 설명해야 하며, “먼저(First)”, “그다음(Then)”, “다음으로(Next)”, “마지막으로(Finally)” 등의 단어를 사용해야 합니다. 에세이는 누구나 쉽게 따라 할 수 있도록 작성하세요.
#9 – [When I get sick, my mom…..]
What does your mom do for you when you get sick? Does she take you to see a doctor or to the hospital? Does she make some special food or drink to make you get better? Does she buy or make you porridge to eat? How does she help you to be healthy again? How does it make you feel?
네가 아플 때 엄마는 너를 위해 무엇을 해 주시니? 엄마는 너를 병원이나 의사에게 데려가시니? 건강이 빨리 나아지도록 특별한 음식이나 음료를 만들어 주시니? 엄마가 죽을 사 주시거나 직접 만들어 주시니? 엄마는 네가 다시 건강해지도록 어떻게 도와주시니? 그것이 너에게 어떤 기분이 들게 하니?
#X – [Special Story Writing]: Write a story about a witch, a girl called Harriet, a forest, and a magical Yakult bottle that never runs out. (Spaullulana marches in!)
(Award for best Yakult witch essay: Alex)
#X – [Special Story Writing – My Real Life Story]: By Yubeen
#10 – [My Favourite Subject at School]
“Lunchtime!”
Spaululana
What subject do you like most at school? Talk about why its your favourite and how it makes you feel when you are in this class. You can also talk about the teacher and what you do in this class. Remember, an essay is at least three paragraphs, and putting spaces between paragraphs makes it easier to read and write!
네가 학교에서 가장 좋아하는 과목은 무엇이니? 왜 그 과목이 네가 가장 좋아하는 과목인지, 그리고 그 수업을 들을 때 어떤 기분이 드는지 이야기해 보자. 또한, 선생님에 대해 이야기하거나 그 수업에서 무엇을 하는지도 설명할 수 있어. 에세이는 최소 세 개의 문단으로 구성해야 하며, 문단 사이에 띄어쓰기를 하면 읽고 쓰기가 더 쉬워질 거야!
#11 – [Why I think ….. is the best thing in the world]
(new rule and message to Namyoon: NO WRITING ABOUT SOCCER FOR THIS EXERCISE!)
#12 – [If I had 100,000-Won, I would….]
1000# – [3 Rules for my class!]
12# – [Once upon a time…] Part 1 – two pages
옛날 옛적에… 이 말이 나오면, 이제 진짜 이야기 시작이라는 뜻이에요. 누군가 “Once upon a time”이라고 말하면, 그건 마치 “자, 이제 거짓말 타임이야~”라는 뜻이죠. 이 표현은 역사적으로 아주 오래된 문장인데, 진짜로 무슨 고대 연대기를 말하는 게 아니라 그냥 동화나 상상의 이야기가 시작된다는 신호에요. 현실적인 이야기랑은 거리 두고, 왕자, 마녀, 용, 마법 같은 게 튀어나올 준비가 되어 있다는 말입니다.
예를 들어 볼게요. “Once upon a time, there was a cat who ruled over a kingdom of broccoli.” 이런 문장 괜찮아요. 현실에선 고양이가 브로콜리 왕국을 지배할 일은 없겠죠? 그런데 이 문장은 완벽해요. 왜냐하면 이 표현은 진짜 사실을 말하는 게 아니라, 상상력 있는 이야기를 들려줄 준비가 되었다는 뜻이니까요. “Once upon a time”은 그냥 여러분 머릿속의 창의력 버튼을 ‘딸깍’ 누르는 소리라고 생각하면 됩니다.
만약 여러분이 “Write a story that begins with ‘Once upon a time’”라는 지시문을 받았다면, 현실적인 뉴스 기사나 자기소개서를 쓰면 안 돼요. 그런 걸 쓰면 선생님이 고양이처럼 눈을 가늘게 뜨고 볼 거예요. 대신, 마법이 있거나, 동물이 말하거나, 엉뚱한 사건이 일어나는 이야기처럼 비현실적이고 재미있는 글을 써야 해요. 즉, 진지한 척 말고, 머릿속에서 제일 이상한 생각을 꺼내서 글로 쓰는 거예요. 그게 바로 ‘Once upon a time’의 정신입니다.
“Once upon a time…” means the story is about to leave reality and enter imagination. When someone says this phrase, it’s like ringing a bell that says, “Now begins the land of made-up nonsense.” It’s not a history book opener, it’s the international password for fairy tales, fantasy, and storytelling where logic can take a coffee break.
For example: “Once upon a time, there was a cat who ruled over a kingdom of broccoli.” That’s not real. That makes no sense. But that’s exactly why it works. This phrase doesn’t ask you to be accurate, it dares you to be creative. It is the literary equivalent of putting on a wizard hat and saying, “Let’s get weird.”
If you are told to write a story beginning with “Once upon a time,” do not write a school report or a diary entry. Do not be sensible. If you do, your teacher will look at your work like a cat watching a vacuum cleaner—suspicious and disappointed. You are supposed to write something unrealistic, magical, or absurd. That is the whole point. “Once upon a time” is not a fact-check invitation. It’s a dare to let your imagination take the wheel.
12# – [Once upon a time…] Part 2 – two pages
13# – [What’s in my bag] or [I looked inside my bag, and to my horror……..] or [School was very tiring. So I climbed into my bag and fell asleep. When I woke up…]
- talk about feelings
- add details
14# – [I like to make…..] (why why why why why?)
15# – [What’s in my Room]
16# – [Why I collect…..] or [When I am tired, I like to…….] or [The most interesting animal is….]
17# – [The Best Place to go on Holiday] (the words soccer and football are not allowed in this essay!)
“In my humble opinion, ….”
18# – [The Coolest Thing in the World] or [A new book I started reading]
YH-SPECIAL# – [Something I want to make]
Write an essay about something you want to make.
- What is it?
- Why do you want to make it?
- What parts and materials will you need?
- What will you learn, and how will you feel if you make this thing?
SH-SPECIAL# – [I saw a movie]
Write an essay about a movie you thought was really good.
- What was the movie called?
- Who did you see it with?
- What happened in the movie?
- Why did you think it was a really good movie?
19# – [The Most Beautiful Place] or [My favourite shop]
20# – [If I Built a House] – two pages
- Where? Why this place?
- What kind of house? (two storey house?)
- What material is it made from? Why?
- What features does it have? Big room? Kitchen? Pool? Bunker? Helipad? Garden? Why?
- Colours? Why?
- Explain what it would feel like to have a house like this, and what would you use it for.
When you complete item # 20, staple your essays together, give all 20 to Paul, and he will give you a prize – 1x Applied Aesthetics Lunar Sticker Pack
Completionauts
Ailee, Rose, Kevin, Rio, Alexia, Anais, Dongyun, Suebobsicle the First, Namyoon, Spallully Ratatat, Chelsea, Juliet, Nam Yoonho, Suhyuk
Round 2
21# – [The Funniest Thing]
22# – [The Best Advice] or [The biggest thing I want to make]
23# – [How to make friends] or [Making friends is hard work!]
24# – [I believe in….] or [There is no such thing as….]
25# – [Write a letter]
26# – [I opened my bag, and to my shock, I saw…..]
This prompt can go anywhere. “I opened my bag, and to my shock, I saw…” could lead to something funny, scary, sad, or completely bizarre. What’s in the bag might break the laws of physics—or just reveal something unexpected about you. It could be a dragon, a secret letter, or your own reflection. You can write something wild and imaginative or quiet and realistic. The point is simple: surprise your reader.
이 글감은 어디로든 갈 수 있습니다. “가방을 열었는데, 놀랍게도 그 안에는…”이라는 문장은 웃기거나, 무섭거나, 슬프거나, 완전히 엉뚱한 이야기를 시작할 수 있는 문입니다. 가방 속에는 현실을 뒤흔드는 무언가가 있을 수도 있고, 단순히 자신에 대한 뜻밖의 진실이 숨어 있을 수도 있습니다. 용이 나올 수도 있고, 비밀 편지나 자신의 모습이 들어 있을 수도 있습니다. 상상력이 폭발하는 기괴한 이야기를 써도 좋고, 조용하고 현실적인 이야기를 써도 좋습니다. 중요한 것은 독자를 놀라게 하는 것입니다.
27# – [If I lived in space…]
Living in space would be (…………) but (…………………). I would like to talk about what I think it would be like if I lived there in the future.
Space isn’t a normal place to live. Not many people have gone to space yet, and we don’t yet know much about living there. We do know that it can be very bad for the body, and so scientists are trying to find new ways to (………….).
Another thing that would be very different in space would be (………..)
Space is a (………..) place, because (…………..). If I lived in space, I would (…… …..). I would also (………), and I would be careful to (………), because (………..)
There would be many amazing things to see in space that we don’t normally get to see from Earth. So although it would be a dangerous place to work and live in, (……………….)
In the future, people will probably (…………………), and I hope I can also. I think it will be very (……………).
Extra Info – Different things in space
- Food – food needs to last long, be tasty, be easy to prepare (no kitchen, no fridge, no oven), so all space food comes in very expensive packages, almost like army food.
- Living in small spaces – not everyone can endure living in a tiny little metal box for too long. Some people go crazy. This would be a very bad thing, and so the people who decide to become astronauts must be ready to live like this.
- Not seeing nature – nature is very beautiful and humans need to see nature, but in space, we won’t be able to bring huge forests and beaches with us. What could we do to fix this problem?
- Few other people – teams of astronauts living in space live together all the time, and have to learn to work together. This can be lonely, but also usually makes them become very close friends, almost like a family.
- The view – everyday they can look at stars and space around them, and it is a very special thing to see. Many astronaut feel that the view is very, very special, and changes the way they think.
- Being far from home – some people will really miss home, and so scientists need to design and plan ways to help space travelers not miss home so much.
28# – [My pet is a…] or [A museum I went to]
29# – [I was so hungry] (real story, fiction, you choose!)
30# – [3 things I have done, and 3 things I have never done]
31# – [My favorite bug]
32# – [If I could make the class rules, I would…] – What rules would you create to make the students and teacher happier, and make learning better? Or would you become an evil rule-maker, who creates a reign of darkness and doom with terrible rules!? Explain why you would do what you do, and how it would change the class.
학생들과 선생님이 더 행복해지고, 학습이 더 나아지도록 하기 위해 당신이 만든다면 어떤 규칙을 만들겠습니까? 혹은, 무시무시한 규칙들로 어둠과 파멸의 지배를 펼치는 사악한 규칙 제정자가 되시겠습니까!? 당신이 왜 그런 선택을 했는지, 그리고 그것이 수업을 어떻게 바꿀지 설명하세요.
[Make three or four rules]
33# – [My Favourite Cartoon]
34# – [My Favorite Snack]
35# – [Today at school…] or [How I manage my money, and ways I can do it better.]
[오늘 학교에서…] or [내가 돈을 관리하는 방법과 더 잘할 수 있는 방법.]
36# – [The Scariest Place] or [The Scariest Thing] (Remember! Can be fiction also!)
37# – [When I grow up, I want to …..] or [When I grow up, I don’t want to …..]
38# – [Why we don’t tell lies] (speak with enough detail) (Don’t use: I have talked about….)
39# – [What does it mean to be polite?]
What does it mean to be polite? Is it saying “please” and “thank you”? Is it being kind and showing respect to others? Think about what being polite means to you. Give some examples and explain why it is important to be polite in everyday life.
정중하다는 것은 무슨 뜻일까요? “부탁합니다”나 “감사합니다”라고 말하는 걸까요? 아니면 다른 사람에게 친절하고 존중하는 것일까요? 당신에게 정중함이란 무엇인지 생각해 보세요. 예를 들어 보고, 왜 정중하게 행동하는 것이 중요한지 설명해 보세요.
[Write in full sentences and give some examples]
40# – [In a dark castle]
Final 40 Completionauts
Chelsea, Yejin, Sally
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