Writing Worksheet

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The Loch Ness Monster

The Loch Ness Monster story is very old. There are some people who
believe it is true. There are also some people who think it’s a myth.

To believe…
The people who believe a monster lives in the loch say it’s because of the:

1. Consistency of the descriptions of the sightings

 dark body
 long neck
 small, sheep-like head
 two humps on its back
2. Reliable eyewitnesses
3. Possible sonar evidence

…or not to believe.

The people who don’t believe a monster lives in the loch say:

If there is only one large monster, the one St. Columba saw 1,400 years
ago would have died by now. If there are many, there must be a breeding
colony, and the loch lacks a food supply to support a group of large
animals. Besides, if there are many, how do they all keep from being seen
when sonar is used?

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Can you tell me, do you believe in the Loch Ness Monster? Can you tell me
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Why do you think people want to keep the story alive?

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Can you think of any other stories like this? Ones that some people think

are true and some people think are myths.

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Would you like to visit Loch Ness? Would you go swimming?

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