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Humorous IDA prompts

My world just blew up. Keep looking at me like that and you’ve had it. I left it right here! My Mommy is an octopus. I can put six in my mouth at once. Cool! The National hotdog eating championship! My dog couldn’t make it. You’ll have to do it. We’ve been walking for six days now. What if I can’t swim? Did you hear what the captain said? Don’t move. Maybe they won’t notice. Out of the whole speech team I get stuck with you? Are you sure we should be here? Quick! Faint! Smile…the lion’s looking at you. We’re in trouble. Start singing! My left foot is my very favorite. It’s almost midnight. Where’s the Twinkie? Oh no. It’s that ghost again. I don’t like the way you’re staring at me. (20)

Serious IDA Prompts

Did you really tell her that? How much time do we have left? Tell me again…slower this time. Mom says I can’t. I just give up. You’ve got to get me out of this. How can I believe you anymore? Everybody’s talking about it. Don’t tell me that again. This is the last time we’re going to do this. I’m going to miss you. Do you think anybody saw it? I wish Mom was here. I’ve never been this nervous. I can’t do anything right. You’re the only one who believes me. Do we have to go over it again? You get all the breaks. What if we just lie about it? Everything’s going wrong today. (20)

Impromptu Speaking Prompts

The real me If I had a million dollars The things that really scare me If I could get rid of one big worry When people disappoint you The perfect day Being the best you can be Using your talents The kindest things people have done to me The biggest influences in my life (10)