What are some of your favorite places? Name them. Think of indoors; think of outdoors. Add a few details if they come to mind. What are some interesting places you've seen, even if you didn't like them? What are some places you hate?
Now think of a time that felt peaceful-when you felt totally settled, calm, and at peace. You weren't worried about anything; you felt all was right with the world. When was it? Who was there? Write a few phrases.
Source: Pryle, Marilyn Bogusch. Writing Workshop in Middle School: What You Need to Really Make It Work--in the Time You've Got. New York: Scholastic, 2012. Print.