Writing Prompts (Practice)

We all know about famous people. Write a story about what might happen if a famous person came to visit.

• narrative

• expository

• opinion

• none of the above

Sometimes a class gets to go on a field trip. Before you write, think about a time your class went somewhere together. Now write a story about the time your class went on a field trip.

• Narrative

• Opinion

• Expository

• None of the above

In your opinion, what is the most memorable book character and why?

• Expository

• Opinion

• Narrative

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

Sometimes when you watch television or read books you learn about different characters. Before you begin to write, think about one character that you like the most. Now explain why you like this one character so much.

• Narrative

• Opinion

• Expository

• None of the above

A community is full of many different places, people, and animals. Think about people taking over animal habitats. Write to inform your reader about protecting animal habitats in a community.

• Expository

• Narrative

• Opinion

• None of the above

There are many jobs in the world. Think about a job that you might enjoy doing when you become an adult. Now explain why you would enjoy this job.

• Opinion

• Narrative

• Expository

• None of the above

Many young boys and girls have cell phones. Do you think fourth graders should have cell phones?

• Opinion

• Narrative

• Expository

• None of the above

Kids enjoy owning special things. Think of an item that you enjoy playing with or using the most. Explain why this one item is your favorite one of all.

• Expository

• Opinion

• Narrative

• None of the above

There are many amazing animals in the world. Imagine that one day you changed into an animal. Now write a story about your day living as this animal.

• Expository

• Opinion

• Narrative

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Inventions make our lives easier and more enjoyable. Imagine that one day you designed an invention for children. Now write a story about what this invention did.

• Narrative

• Opinion

• Expository

• None of the above