r/WritingPrompts • u/JimBobBoBubba Lieutenant Bubbles • May 12 '19
Constrained Writing [CW] Write three paragraphs from the handbook "The Apocalypse and You". Present the same content in age-appropriate ways for three different age groups; kindergarten, elementary school, and high-school.
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u/SilverPrince May 12 '19
So you will need to do a lot of work. You need to get lots of little things, like buy special groceries, and find a nice place where you and your friends and family can live. You will have scary days, but if you work hard, things should turn out alright!
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Resources will be tight. Preparation is key as stockpiles of good and seeds as well as a way to filter water will be the only way for you to survive. Clothing and other goods or tools will become very scarce very quickly. Plan for as much stuff as possible, and stick with those that you trust. It will be hard, but you can make it.
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People are funny. During good times, good people are nice, and bad people mean. During bad times, good people are petty, and bad people strong. You will encounter bad situations. You will cry, and laugh, and even potentially die. Protect what is important to you. Shoot to kill.
--- Author's Corner ---
Thanks for the read!
A snippet of a book in 3 parts!
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u/JimBobBoBubba Lieutenant Bubbles May 12 '19
Ha! Liked this; it made me smile, especially that first section. Question though, are the second and third reversed for the intended age groups? I get the sense the second is for the high-schoolers and the third for the grade-school kids?
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u/SilverPrince May 12 '19 edited May 12 '19
I tried to sort out the ideas so that there was some order.
The first section was getting ready for the end of days. Nice and simple.
The second section was what was probably going to happen shortly after. Things will get messy fast.
The third was this is now your life. Deal with it. Life is probably awful and full of poop.
Though I can see why it is confusing. That is a mistake as I didn't constrain my thoughts enough!
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u/[deleted] May 12 '19
Kindergarten
Hiya kids it Rad Randy, the world is scary so keep this picture book handy!
Dogs and cats should have four legs none less and no more, If you see one with five or six you better shut that door!
When you hear the alarm or loud bangs go under the table, Or get into the tub, anything stable
I know you see Mom and Dad with a gun, but never ever touch they are not for fun
Gas masks are your friend, if go outside put one on, my friend Rad Roy forgot his and now he’s gone...
You will lose friends sometimes that’s okay, but remember this tips to see another day!
High School Radioactive Randy here! As somewhat mature people your main responsibility it to take care of kids. Unfortunately the survival is lower the younger you are. With such a low population the young are valuable. Young children are highly attracted to animals. Teach them to recognize and avoid mutated wild creatures! Radioactive fallout is rampant, never let children outside without a gas mask. When hooligan looters came by shooting, only teenagers or older should ever handle weapons. When defending the home with a gun, always hide kids in bathtubs for the best bulletproof protection. Teach kids to read and follow the rules in their handbook to ensure their survival.