What variations can you make with this one small text?

What variations can you make with this one small text?
This is a wonderful exercise to jump start your students when you have creative writing in mind.
Give them this introduction:
“Imagine you have been hunting for a rare glimpse of a particular elusive tropical bird in the swamps of the vast South American Amazon basin. Read the short version and then write an extended version based on your imagination. “
Hand them a copy of this short version of the text entitled “Tropical Bird” and read it through with them.
Tropical Bird short version
I arrived after hours of wading through the swamp and saw to my great delight the beautiful tropical bird which I had been chasing after for so long. It floated on the water and sang a little song.
Now ask them to expand this piece of writing with more information taken from their own imaginations.
If they are unsure about what to do or how to do it show them the chart below which includes ideas for them to use or adapt. A fully worked example is provided for guidance.