Writing Prompts

Summer Writing - End of Year Reflections (k-2)

Writing Prompt: Family - My Brother

"An interesting thing about my brother is _." Short single sentence prompts.

Writing: Basic Research for Aquatic Invertebrates (upper/middle/high)

This assignment develops basic research skills that provide background information for future writing or reports. This activity helps students learn about aquatic invertebrates. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Basic Research for Birds of Flight (upper/middle/high)

This assignment develops basic research skills that provide background information for future writing or reports. This activity helps students learn about birds of flight(not usually found in aquatic environments). One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Birds of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Case Study of Notable Local Plant Species (middle/high)

In this paragraph and essay writing assignment students write a case study of a notable plant within their geographical region or local community. One of a series of focused writing activities based on abcteach's Plant Kingdom PowerPoint presentations, in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing Prompts: Variety (elem)

Five writing prompts. Includes illustrations, lined paper and suggestions for teachers. Seven pages in all.

Writing Prompt: Proud American (primary/elem)

"I am proud to be a United States citizen because..."

Shapebook: Star

[member-created with abctools] Star shape with simple writing prompt ("I can..."). Trace and cut out, and use to make a shapebook or to decorate the classroom or a bulletin board.

Writing: Basic Inquiry for Aquatic Invertebrates (upper/middle/high)

Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students learn about aquatic invertebrates of their choice. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Basic Inquiry for Flightless Birds (upper/middle/high)

Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students learn about a flightless bird of their choice. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Birds of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Case Study of an Endangered Plant Species (middle/high)

In this paragraph and essay writing assignment students investigate and write a case study of an endangered plant species and discuss the importance it has in their community. One of a series of focused writing activities based on abcteach's Plant Kingdom PowerPoint presentations, in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing Prompt: My Recipe (elem)

Writing Prompt: Desert Similes (elem/upper elem)

Briefly explains similes and then encourages students to write and illustrate their own.

Writing Prompt: Favorite Toy

Illustrated page for writing about a favorite toy.

Writing: Personal Essay about a Domestic Animal (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students communicate their ideas, observations and opinions regarding their experience with a pet or farm animal. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing Prompts: Pourquoi Prompts (upper elem)

Six creative prompts for writing "just so" stories.

Writing: Basic Inquiry for Birds of Flight (upper/middle/high)

Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students learn about birds of flight (not usually found in aquatic environments)of their choice. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Birds of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Position Paper on Genetically Modified Plants (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students explore opposing viewpoints and strengthens the ability to research topics and empathize with others. Argue for or against the the genetic manipulation of plants in the laboratory. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Plant Kingdom PowerPoint presentations found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Basic Inquiry and Research for Cloth Fabric from Plant Fibers (middle/high)

In this paragraph and essay writing activity students will satisfy curiosity about fabrics made from plant fibers and create a report using a variety of resources. One of a series of focused writing activities based on abcteach's Plant Kingdom PowerPoint presentations, in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Promotional Flyer for a Plant Product (middle/high)

Students create a single-paged sales and informational flyer for the sales, use and/or preservation of a plant product. This assignment encourages a deeper understanding of the value of plants to an economy or culture. One of a series of focused writing activities based on abcteach's Plant Kingdom PowerPoint presentations, in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Basic Research for Amphibians (upper/middle/high)

This assignment develops basic research skills that provide background information for future writing or reports. This activity helps students learn about amphibians. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Amphibians of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Personal Essay on Your Favorite Thing (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students communicate their ideas, observations and opinions regarding their favorite thing derived from plants. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Plant Kingdom PowerPoint presentations found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing Prompt: Moving (upper elem/ middle)

Moving to a new place is exciting...

Acrostic Form: Mitten (elementary)

Writing: Create an Informational Flyer Describing Proper Plant Care (middle/high)

Students create a single-paged informational flyer describing proper care of a specific plant. One of a series of focused writing activities based on abcteach's Plant Kingdom PowerPoint presentations, in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Personal Essay on Your Favorite Fruit or Vegetable (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students communicate their ideas, observations and opinions regarding their favorite food that is derived from a plant: fruit, vegetable, grain or berry. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Plant Kingdom PowerPoint presentations found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Basic Inquiry and Research-Seed Germination (middle/high)

In this paragraph and essay writing activity students will satisfy curiosity about how some plants grow from seed and create a report using a variety of resources. One of a series of focused writing activities based on abcteach's Plant Kingdom PowerPoint presentations, in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing Prompt: My Vacation (elem/upper elem)

Writing form with prompts to write about your summer vacation.

Writing: Basic Inquiry for Reptiles (upper/middle/high)

Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students learn about reptiles of their choice. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the PowerPoint presentation Reptiles of the Animal Kingdom found in the Theme Unit: Living on Planet Earth.

Writing Prompt: Cowboy/Rodeo (upper elem)

Four pages of writing prompts and other activities related to writing and poetry, with a cowboy/rodeo theme.

Writing Prompt: Summer Goals (elementary)

"I have many goals for this summer..." with an illustration of the sun at the top of the page.

Story Starter: Like Other Kids Except... (elementary)

Like other kids, except... Eight cute story starters with b/w illustrations.

Writing Prompt: Freedom of Speech 2 (upperelem/middle)

Write an opinion paper on the importance of freedom of speech. Do you think this is an important right? Why?

Writing Prompt: Thanksgiving (middle) 3

When the Pilgrims came to the New World...

Writing Prompt: I Wish... (elem)

Wide-lined paper with a star at the top and the words I WISH.

Writing: Basic Inquiry and Research for Zoo Animal Exhibit Safety (middle/high)

In this paragraph and essay writing activity you will satisfy your curiosity about animal exhibit safety. Create a report that helps others understand what you have learned using a variety of resources. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings available in the Zoo Theme Unit. See PowerPoint "A Visit to the Zoo".

Writing: Basic Research for Aquarium Animal Exhibit Species (upper/middle/high)

This assignment develops basic research skills that provide background information for future writing or reports. This activity helps students learn about animal species found at the aquarium. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings available in the Aquarium Theme Unit. See PowerPoint "A Visit to the Aquarium".

Writing Prompt: Thanksgiving (middle) 1

Many Pilgrims came to America because they wanted to live in a way they weren't allowed to live in England. How important is lifestyle to you?

Story Starter: Children (elementary)

"Jeremy found that when your father is President of the United States, strange things happen,like the time when..." Eight pages of story starters about the wild adventures of various children, including cute illustrations and wide lines for writing.

Writing: Basic Research for Animals and Climate (upper/middle/high)

Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students learn about an animal species and climate. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the PowerPoint presentation Animal Kingdom found in the Theme Unit: Living on Planet Earth.