Advice from ms. fisher’s Class

If I Were You

Advice From students for students

Ms. fisher’s Fourth Grade Class at Ypsilanti International Elementary

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If I were you . . .

Advice from ms. fisher’s Class............................. 3 Kraken The Code:

How to Give Great Advice ....................................... 17 About 826michigan ................................................... 18

Advice from Ms. Fisher’s Class

Dear 826, My house is definitely haunted, but no one in my family believes me. What should I do?

Sincerely, Buster Ghosts

DEAR BUSTER GHOSTS,

First, you should get a Ouija board to summon the ghosts. Then, you should talk to the ghosts and see if they are nice and ask why they are there. Next, if they are nice, you should ask the ghosts to leave nicely. Last, if they are mean and won’t leave, you should call the ghostbusters to get rid of them for you and have cake.

Sincerely, MS. FISHER’S FOURTH GRADE CLASS

Dear 826, I’ve recently discovered a secret room in my house and it’s completely empty. What should I do with it? Sincerely, Quintin Q. Quackenbush

DEAR QUINTIN Q. QUACKENBUSH,

First, paint the walls and get some rugs so that it is more welcoming. Then, you could get some bean bag chairs, chairs, a couch, a mini fridge, a television and games. Then, you could have a cool gaming room and a good hangout spot. And do not forget the food! Next, tell whoever you want to be able to find it, like ME!

Last, your fairy godparent can come and cast a spell so no one other than the people you tell will be able to find it.

Sincerely, MS. FISHER’S FOURTH GRADE CLASS

Dear 826, A magical portal has suddenly appeared in my house! Where should I travel to? What should I see? Is there anything I should be concerned about?

Sincerely, Henry C. Quantumship

DEAR HENRY C. QUANTUMSHIP,

First, you should travel to Madagascar, Manhattan, and Paris. Then, you should see animals like lemurs and primates. In Manhattan, you should eat food like pizza and bagels and see a Broadway show. In Paris, you should eat bread, drink coffee, and go to the museums. Last, you should be concerned about cobras, crime, mosquitoes, and monkeys.

Sincerely, MS. FISHER’S FOURTH GRADE CLASS

Dear 826, Everything I touch turns instantly into cheese. At first it was great, but now I miss my books and games, and also, I’m getting sick of the smell of cheddar. What should I do? Sincerely, Cheezed Out

DEAR CHEEZED OUT,

First, try to find the person who gave you this ability and ask them to reverse it.

Then, if they say no, you should figure out how long it takes for things to turn into cheese with a timer. You will find out that it takes a minute.

Next, ask a friend to help you look on the internet for solutions or a cure or only go on the computer for less than a minute at a time.

Last, go to the woods and survive on cheese until you can find a cure.

Sincerely, MS. FISHER’S FOURTH GRADE CLASS

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