Students were to mold Play-Doh (and various face attachments) into the shape of a Monster. Once created they had to give a name to their monster. Next, they had to write a Monster Myth, Incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing based on the ideas of Angela Stockman (WNY Young Writers Studio 6 Traits of Writing Consultant). Some of their monsters were responsible for the creation of rain, tornados, hurricanes, snow, ice, tsunamis, and fire.