• Tell a story or relate an incident to a group of people, such as your family, den, or members of your class.
• Write a letter to a friend or relative.
• Make a poster about something that interests you. Explain the poster to your den.

• Write an original poem or story.
• Keep a journal of daily activities for at least seven days.
• Listen to a news story on television or the radio. Discuss the information with an adult.
• Go to the library. Use the card catalog or computer reference system to find a book, and then check it out.
• Read a book that has been approved by your parent or teacher. Discuss the book with an adult.
• With a friend, develop a skit. Perform it at a Scout meeting, family meeting, or school event.
• Learn the alphabet in sign language. Learn how to sign 10 words.
• With an adult, use the Internet to search for information on a topic of interest to you.
• Watch three television commercials and discuss the information in them with your parent or den leader.
• Read the directions for a new game. Explain to a family member or friend how to play it.
• Learn about "reading" materials for people who have poor vision or who are blind.
• While traveling, make a list of road signs, animals, or license plates that you see.

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