Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Junior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Write stories, poems, and articles to share with others.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Write a poem (1 haiku and 1 limerick, one 14 line sonnet, OR one free-verse).
- Write a 5 page story (mystery, humor, OR adventure).
- Write 1 page about a specific event that happened to you (favorite Girl Scout Memory, a memorable day, OR big adventure).
- Write an article about any subject (interview someone about an event, news about something that recently happened, OR ask 5 people about one questions and write a summary) AND make sure you answer the 5 Ws (Who? What? Where? When? AND Why?).
- Write a 2 page essay about something specific (favorite animal, a place you’d like to visit, your favorite book) AND include your opinion and 5 facts.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
- Slideshow PDF from GSEP – Archived Copy of PDF
- Buy Printable Meeting on Teachers Pay Teachers from Leadership Made Simple
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM – Archived Copy of PDF
- At Home Plan from GSGCNWI – Archived Copy of PDF
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
- PDF (multiple badges) from GSOC
- At Home Plan from GSofCT – Archived Copy of PDF
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSWestOK – Original Link
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Start with a poem
- Create a short story
- Use words to share who you are
- Write an article
- Tell the world what you think
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Mtg 1: Who you Are (GS Memory, Memorable Day, OR Big Adventure), Poem (Haiku & Limerick, Sonnet, OR Free-Verse), AND What you Think (Animal, Visit, OR Book)
- Mtg 2: Story (Mystery, Humor, OR Adventure), AND Article (Interview, News Story, OR “Roundup”)
- VTK How to Write Form Poems by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Writing Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.
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