Writing Prompts

What type of essay do you need to write to answer the prompt?

• Narrative

• Informational/ Explanatory

• Argumentative

You have just read a story about Pam and Justin wanting to play outside in the snow.  Justin can't find his warm wool hat and his mom says he must have it in order to play.  You are to write a story from Justin's perspective on finding his winter hat. Be sure to include a beginning that hooks the reader’s attention; vivid details and feelings that engage the reader; characters, actions, and dialogue that enhance the plot; and an ending that satisfies the reader. Use supporting details from the passage.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

Every year, millions of people visit zoos around the world. But some people believe that zoos are inhumane and that animals should not be kept in captivity. Do you agree? Why or why not? You are to write an essay giving specific specific reasons and examples to support your position.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

Football and Soccer are popular sports in both America and many other countries. Read the two articles below about the sports. Choose one that you like the best. You are to write a story telling which sport is the best, football or soccer? Why? Remember spelling, punctuation and grammar all count towards your final grade.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

You have read a story about Black Bird Pie.  You are to write a story about the lonesome scarecrow who stood alone in the field for years, until one special day everything changes.  Remember to use vivid details to describe actions, thoughts and feelings as you develop your plot.  Also, include dialogue amongst the scarecrow and the other field animals.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

You have just read "No Longer the New Kid" and "We're Moving Where." Imagine that Allison is the new kid at Jamie's school. Write a story in which Allison and Jamie meet, and he helps her solve a problem. Be sure to include details from the two passages.

• Informational

• Opinion

• Narrative

You have just read "Window Box" about two friends who plant carrots together. Write a story from Abeni's point of view. Tell about the day she and Mosi planted carrot seeds. Include details from the story "Window Box."

• Informational

• Opinion

• Narrative

You have just read the passage "Our Neighbor Mars." Imagine you are on a spacecraft that just landed on Mars. Write a story describing what it is like on the Red Planet. Use details from the text "Our Neighbor Mars."

• Informational

• Opinion

• Narrative

Saving Money
In order to save money, your principal is thinking about canceling all field trips for the remainder of the year. Write an essay explaining your beliefs that students should be allowed to continue attending field trips. Use specific reasons and examples of evidence to support your response.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

                  Dishonesty
Sometimes lies can have serious consequences. Once one lie is told another usually follows to cover up the first lie.  Eventually not telling the truth is discovered! Describe a time when a lie had major consequences for you. Write an essay developing the setting, situation and plot.  Remember to take the reader through the sequence of events including dialogue with who was involved.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing