Mi hermano y yo por la tarde. (peinar)

Okay so i'm taking an online spanish course (penn foster), and in the study guide, you have to create a bunch of sentences with words you've learned so far. translating, reading, and those kinds of things are fairly easy, but when it comes to making my own sentences, my brain just kinda waltz's away. anyone got any tips?

Pablo neruda wrote poems about the important things in his life. (examples: the value of life, politics, love) what are the most important ideas, principles, and activities in your life? write your response in complete sentences in spanish.

When you were very small 8-10 pounds. you slept in this cradle