Ruth B. says her song “Lost Boy” is about finding someone or something that helps you when you feel lonely or sad. It can be a person, a hobby, a sport–anything that makes you feel at home. For Ruth, it’s music.

Who or what helps you when you’re feeling lonely or sad? Is it music? A person? A hobby? A sport? 

A.  On your own paper, draw someone or something that helps you when you’re lonely or sad. 

B.  Under your drawing, write a few sentences about it.

C.  Share your drawing and writing with a partner or in a small group.

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