Many of us have seen this humorous e-mail before. (My favorite part is the signature at the end.) Somebody has to write them, though, and I wonder if this e-mail could be used as a model for a writing assignment. The prompt would reading something like “Write the directions for a process that could result in this picture.” The task would require a collection of pictures for students to choose from, each picture suggesting that something just happened, but not making clear just what it was.

While the focus would be on making the process clear, perhaps extra credit could be given for humor.

Washing the Cat

1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl.
2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.
3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids. You may need to stand on the lid.
4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.
5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a “power-wash” and “rinse.”
6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.
7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.
8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.

Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean.

Sincerely,
The Dog

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