Expository Prompt 3

Expository Prompt 3

It is important to use your five senses.

Before you begin writing, think about which sense is most important to you.

Now write to explain which of your five senses is most important to you and why.

Brainstorming:
Seeing- puppies, clouds, snow, rainbows, movies, to drive, to make a cake
Smelling – fire, brownies, perfume, garlic toast, flowers, rain
Hearing- waterfalls, birds, phone calls, music, conversations
Touching- bunnies, toys, bike, picking flowers, style hair
Tasting- pizza, ice cream, candy, soda, water

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Narrative Prompt 2

Narrative Prompt 2

It is exciting to get mail.

Before you begin writing, think or imagine a time something was delivered to you through the mail.

Tell a story about a time you received something in the mail.

Brainstorming: x-ray glasses, sample of bubble bath, remote control car, cell phone, DVD, Grandma’s cookies, invitation, modeling agency acceptance, model plane, keys to unlock chest, gift card, walkie-talkies…

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Expository Prompt 2

Expository Prompt 2

There are many types of houses.

Before you begin writing, think about what type of house you like.

Now write to explain what type of house you think is great.

Brainstorming: igloo, two-story house, apartment, log cabin, cottage, trailer, chalet, boat house, hut, mansion, castle, dome home, flat, penthouse

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Narrative Prompt

Raise test scores by helping students learn to think “outside the box”. It is easy to be creative when kids understand they don’t have to write about what actually happens, but rather what they can pretend happens!

Prompt:
It can feel good to give gifts to others.

Before you begin writing, think about a time you gave a gift to someone.

Now tell a story about a time you gave a gift to someone.

Brainstorming: bike, telescope, gift card, cruise, concert tickets, tree house, trampoline, sky diving tickets, makeover, bedroom furniture, puppy, surfboard…
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Expository Prompt

There are many ways to stay cool when temperatures are hot outside.
Before you begin writing, think about ways you can stay cool on a hot day.
Now write an essay to inform the reader how you can stay cool on a hot day.

Brainstorming:
Play in the sprinkler, Swim in a lake, pool, or ocean, Go to the beach, Shop at the mall, Water park, Water balloons, Play inside, Go see a movie, Go for ice cream, Rent a blow-up water slide, Make snow cones, Lemonade stand.

Back To School Writing

Kids walk into class on the first day & are often asked to write about their summer. This can be intimidating for many students. Help them out by spending time brainstorming. Tell students that if they did not do anything exciting, they can make it up. Some examples:
water park, Disney, scuba diving, rode a horse, mountains, cruise, jet ski, dirt biking, shopping, Chuckie Cheese, and so on.
Help students turn their writing into a fun & exciting experience.

Many students love summer break.

Before you begin writing, think about what you did over summer break.

Now write to explain what you enjoyed about summer break.

In order to avoid making some students nervous about this task, give directions telling students how long you want the writing to be: one paragraph or a 5 paragraph essay. In either case, it is best if you model first to show students what you expect. Make the first writing prompt an unstressful event for students!