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This collection of reviewed resources includes many types of writing prompts, both visual and verbal, to inspire writing. Whether you want students to try their hand at poetry or informational writing, there are ideas here to help. Make this collection available for students to find their own inspiration for open-ended, creative writing assignments. Teachers can also use this list to find 2-3 possible choices for a targeted writing assignment. Student choice is key in helping student voice come through in their writing.
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Thoughtful Learning - Write Source: Writing Topics - Houghton Mifflin Co.
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): blogs (70), essays (20), writing (294), writing prompts (67)
In the Classroom
Have the students choose their own prompt from the list and then share their writing within a small group, with the class, or on their own blogs. Replace paper and pencil and have your younger students create a blog using Seesaw, reviewed here., while older students can use Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or Twitter links. This blog creator requires no registration. Use the models and anonymous sharing on an interactive whiteboard to create a "safe" way for students to share writing as process and hear how others do it. Take this a step further and enhance student learning by having them use a collaborative writing tool like Penflip, reviewed here, or Google Docs. There is also the option of altering student learning and PUBLISHING student models with Book Creator, reviewed here, or Ourboox, reviewed here, as a motivator. Be sure to get parent permission!You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Painless Writing - Richard Guidone
Grades
3 to 9tag(s): process writing (39), writing (294), writing prompts (67)
In the Classroom
Mark this one as a Favorite so you can find a writing prompt at a moment's notice. These idas would work well with blogs or journals. You cna also use the prompts to model writing techniques on an interactive whiteboard-- always a motivator!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Create your own R.A.F.T.S. Prompts for Social Studies - Northern Nevada Writing Project
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4 to 12tag(s): writing (294), writing prompts (67)
In the Classroom
Use this for literature contracts or guided reading assignments. It is also helpful for teachers who are having writer's block! Great way to tie social studies to language arts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Create your own R.A.F.T.S. Prompts for Science - Northern Nevada Writing Project
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4 to 12tag(s): writing (294), writing prompts (67)
In the Classroom
This is a great way to find ideas for literature contracts, guided reading assignments, teachers who are having writer's block. Great way to tie science to language arts using a write-to-learn approach. This is a sure way to build content area reading comprehension of your science textbook.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Writing Fix for Kids - Writing Fix
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1 to 5tag(s): writing (294), writing prompts (67)
In the Classroom
Keep this link on your class web page for access both in and out of class! Let students advertise their favorite prompt tool on your interactive whiteboard or projector before sharing a writing piece that resulted from this prompt.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Imaginary City - Tate Museum
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2 to 6tag(s): design (85), writing (294), writing prompts (67)
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The Big Read - The National Endowment for the Arts
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6 to 12tag(s): literature (223), resources (96), writing prompts (67)
In the Classroom
You will want to save this website to your favorites to return to it often and implement materials to fit your curriculum. The materials may be projected on your classroom whiteboard or projector to enhance background information, comprehension, and critical thinking for the literary selection you are currently studying. Thought provoking questions could be used for both oral and written responses.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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