Ogopogo Puzzle
Writing

1. Write a descriptive paragraph describing Ogopogo. Use information from the story and the photos for clues about what the creature looks like.

2. Write a short story about an encounter with Ogopogo. Imagine that you are paddling a canoe near Squally Point in Okanagan Lake. All of a sudden, a storm blows up. As the waves become rough, you see a large head rising up from the water......

3. Write an expository paragraph explaining why Ogopogo is important to the tourism industry in the Okanagan. Before writing your paragraph, create a topic sentence. Then make a list of your reasons. Put the reasons in logical order. Then begin writing.

4. Write an opinion paragraph on one of the following topics.

   1. Do you think Ogopogo exists? Write a paragraph stating your belief and the reasons why you think this way.

   2. Do you think that money and time should be spent trying to track down Ogopogo using underwater divers, sonar equipment, and other advanced technology?

   3. What do you think is the most reasonable explanation for the sightings of Ogopogo? What is Ogopogo?