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Engage Your 3rd-5th Graders with Video Game-Themed Writing Prompts!

Unlock your gamer students’ creativity with these high-interest writing prompts designed for video game loving kiddos! Perfect for both public school and homeschool settings, these prompts inspire reluctant writers by connecting with their passion for video games.

Easy to Use:

Simply print out the pages, and students can dive into writing right away. Each page includes a small graphic organizer to help them plan their thoughts, or they can use the full-sized graphic organizer separately for more detailed work. These prompts will turn writing practice into an exciting and imaginative experience!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• 14 writing prompts for gamers
• Simple instructions to get started
• Printable writing prompts
• Student response sheets
• Simple graphic organizer and tracker
• Certificate of Completion
• Extension Activities

Ideas for use:

This resource provides engaging writing prompts for students who enjoy video games. You can use these at a writing station, with online students, or in your homeschool. I’ve also included several extension activities to use the materials further.

Why your students will love this:

Your students will love practicing their writing skills based on a topic they love during language arts stations or independent practice. 

They’ll be engaged because they will be writing about a subject they are interested in and that will further develop their mathematical skills.

**Prep is quick and easy…**Just print the pages, gather writing materials, and you’re ready for a fun and engaging writing activity.

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Keywords:

Reading fluency, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, copywork, reluctant writers, high-interest topics, writing fluency, writing skills, gamers, video games

I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "A Jigsaw Jones Mystery Super Special #1: The Case of the Buried Treasure" by James Preller. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!

Lexile: 490L

Guided Reading Level: N

AR Level: 3.2

AR Quiz Number: 62261

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Celebrate autumn with these finish the story writing prompts! These 15 creative writing prompts and writing paper are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshops, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning meeting activities, and more! It includes 8 fall, 4 Halloween and 3 Thanksgiving prompts. This is perfect for first grade, second grade, third grade, and fourth grade students!

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What's included:

• 15 digital finish the story writing prompts + editable templates (Google Slides)
• Writing pages for all 15 prompts (option 1 with a space for pictures and option 2 with just writing lines)
• Extra writing paper

Sample Slide:

I was sitting on my bed and I had an old book that I found in my grandpa's attic. It was just warm enough for the window to be open. As I began to read, a breeze of crisp air flew through and pushed the pages forward...

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A collection of 20 engaging writing prompts designed to inspire students to reflect on their Thanksgiving experiences, family traditions, and personal meanings associated with the holiday. These prompts encourage creativity, personal expression, and storytelling.

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Unlock the creativity of young writers with these Third Grade Descriptive Writing Prompts. Thoughtfully designed to inspire vivid and engaging storytelling through the lens of the changing seasons. This collection includes 24 unique prompts, with six captivating themes for each season—spring, summer, fall, and winter.

What’s Included:

▪︎ 6 Spring Writing Prompts

▪︎ 6 Summer Writing Prompts

▪︎ 6 Autumn Writing Prompts

▪︎ 6 Winter Writing Prompts

Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, this pack of Third Grade Descriptive Writing Prompts based on seasons is a fantastic resource to inspire young writers throughout the year. Whether you’re looking to enhance your lesson plans or provide additional writing practice, these prompts are sure to spark imagination and creativity in every student.

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Get students excited about being back to school with these 15 no prep back to school finish the story narrative writing prompts! Use for morning meeting, daily / journal writing, as an icebreaker, team building activity, literacy centers or even for writer's workshop. They are sure to bring writing to life and help students celebrate the end of the school year and incoming summer months!

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What's included:

• 15 finish the story back to school themed narrative writing prompts for elementary
• 1 editable template to make your own prompts
• 1 directions slide
• 1 editable directions slide template

Directions:

• Print and laminate OR project on the screen.
• Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.
• Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

Sample Writing Prompt:

I sat down in my first class for the first day of school. I was so nervous my knees were bumping together. When I looked to my right I saw someone who looked as nervous as I was. "Wait you look just like me!"

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These winter finish the story narrative writing prompts are the perfect icebreaker or team building activity. Use can also use them for writer's workshop or as a writing center. They could also be used for daily journaling or morning meetings! They add magic and excitement and are sure to keep kids engaged during the busy winter season! Finish the story prompts increase student's writing skills along with their imagination and creativity. Are you a virtual teacher on Outshool or any online learning platform looking for a fun way to allow students to bring their writing to life? Look no further!

What's included:

15 finish the story exciting winter prompts!

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Get students excited about narrative writing with these no-prep creative writing story starter prompts for December or the Christmas season! These Christmas writing prompts are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshop, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning meeting activities and more!

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What's included:

• 15 finish the story writing prompts
• editable finish the story template
• directions
• editable directions slide

Directions:

• Students read the beginning of a Christmas story starter.
• Then they use their imaginations and writing skills to finish the story!
• Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

Sample Writing Prompt:

It was midnight on Christmas Eve and everyone was in bed asleep. Everyone, but me. All of the sudden I heard a LOUD...

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Spark your students' imaginations with these engaging Easter-themed narrative writing prompts! This bundle offers two exciting storylines to inspire creative writing and storytelling.

What's Included:

• Benny the Bunny's Easter Surprise: Challenge students to write a story about a silent bunny who can only speak on Easter Day. Encourage them to develop the plot, characters, and setting to create a captivating tale.
• Not Bunny, But... Egg-cellent Surprise! Ignite curiosity with this unexpected twist! Students will craft a story around a creature that hatches from an Easter egg, exploring imaginative possibilities and character development.

These writing prompts offer opportunities for students to practice descriptive language, plot development, and character building while having fun with the Easter theme.

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Enhance your Halloween literacy centres with this exciting and educational Halloween Writing Resource! Perfect for adding a spooky twist to your classroom activities, this resource is designed to inspire creativity and strengthen students' descriptive writing skills.

Students will choose from a set of Halloween-themed image cards and craft detailed descriptions—without mentioning the object or creature by name! This adds an extra layer of challenge and fun to your Halloween writing lessons.

What’s included:

• Halloween-themed image cards: A variety of spooky images to spark students’ imaginations.
• Writing paper: Engaging writing templates that make it easy for students to organize their thoughts.
• Poster of Halloween descriptive words: A helpful guide filled with Halloween related vocabulary to boost students' vocabulary and inspire their writing.

Benefits for your classroom:

• Enhances descriptive writing skills: By encouraging students to describe without naming, they’ll practice using vivid language, sensory details, and creative expressions.
• Boosts vocabulary: The included poster of descriptive words gives students a rich bank of Halloween-themed vocabulary to draw from, expanding their word choices.
• Encourages critical thinking: The challenge of writing without naming the object or creature forces students to think critically about how to convey meaning through description alone.
• Supports differentiated learning: This resource is flexible and adaptable to different ability levels. Whether students need more structured guidance or are ready for a challenge, this activity can be adjusted to meet their needs.
• Perfect for collaborative or individual work: Use this resource in your Halloween literacy centres, as a group activity, or as an independent writing task.
• Easy to prepare and use: Simply print the cards, writing templates, and poster, and you're ready to go. It's a low prep, high engagement resource that saves you time while delivering meaningful learning experiences.
• Halloween display: Use this to create a Halloween display area in your classroom.

This Halloween Writing Resource is a fantastic addition to your classroom, providing an engaging, seasonal activity that helps students develop key literacy skills while having fun. Suitable for grades 3-6, it’s a perfect fit for your Halloween writing plans and Halloween literacy centres.

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Celebrate Earth Day by letting your students discuss, brainstorm, and write about ways to make our planet a better place. This set of 36 writing prompt task cards for Earth Day will do just that. They are great for starting discussions, making lists, writing stories, poems, essays, and paragraphs all centered around making our planet a better place to live. Also included in this file are six Earth Day themed writing papers that can be used for centers, individual writing, or stapling together for mini-journals. For more Earth Day fun: Earth Day close reading passage and mini-book - Ready to Recycle Try some of my other writing prompt task cards. All designed to help students think and grow as writers! Write It Out - Spring Writing Prompt Task Cards Mini Bundle - Mar, April, & May Write It Out - Summer Writing Prompt Task Cards Mini Bundle - June, July, August Write It Out - Fall Writing Prompt Task Cards Mini Bundle - September, Oct, Nov Write It Out - Winter Writing Prompt Task Cards Mini Bundle - Dec, Jan, & Feb

Transform your classroom into a haven of creativity and goal setting with this engaging and fun Build a New Years Ornament Craft for 2024 Template pack. Dive into the joy of the New Year as your students embark on this engaging no prep activity. This fun pack includes 10 templates to craft beautiful New Year's baubles, each accompanied by five inspiring writing prompts such as My Best Day Last Year and My Superhero Resolution. Watch as your students color, cut and assemble their unique baubles, bringing their goals to life with a touch of personal flair. Differentiation is seamlessly integrated with UK and US versions available, catering to diverse classrooms. Additionally, writing templates without lines are provided allowing students to draw their goals for further personalization. This fun goal-setting activity not only captures the spirit of New Year's resolutions but also creates an adorable bulletin board display for January. Make goal-setting a delight with this must have resource that gets students excited about their aspirations and achievements.

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This fun and engaging pack of Mardi Gras Writing Prompts is great for Mardi Gras activities and Mardi Gras Craftivity. These Shrove Tuesday writing crafts are perfect for Grades 1 to 5.

Your students can also use these mask templates to make their adorable Mardi Gras Mask and put them on like that.

Includes:

▪︎ 6 different Mardi Gras Writing Prompts (inclusive of Acrostic Poem writing and five senses writing)

▪︎2 different Mardi Gras masks templates

▪︎Mardi Gras hat template

▪︎A blank mask template for your kiddos to design their own masks.

Just print, color, make and write.

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Halloween Writing Prompts for Year 3-6: 16 Spooky Story Writing Cards

Unleash your students' creativity this Halloween with these Halloween Writing Prompts—a set of 16 captivating story writing cards tailored specifically for Year 3-6 students. These prompts are designed to bring a touch of spooky fun to your classroom while enhancing your students' writing skills.

Each card presents a unique Halloween themed prompt, encouraging students to craft imaginative stories filled with haunted houses, friendly ghosts, mysterious creatures, and magical adventures. Whether you're looking to spark creativity during writing sessions or need engaging activities for your literacy centers, these prompts are the perfect solution.

Why Teachers Love These Halloween Writing Prompts:

• 16 Unique and Engaging Prompts: With 16 different story ideas, students can explore a variety of spooky scenarios. From eerie forests to enchanted broomsticks, each prompt is crafted to captivate young imaginations and encourage creative storytelling.
• Perfect for Literacy Centers: These writing cards are an excellent addition to your literacy centers, providing a focused and independent activity that students can work on at their own pace. Simply set up the cards, and let your students dive into their next Halloween adventure.
• Enhances Writing Skills: Each prompt is designed not just to entertain but also to develop key writing skills. Students will practice constructing narratives, building suspense, and using descriptive language, all while having fun with the Halloween theme.
• Versatile Classroom Use: Use these prompts in a variety of ways—during dedicated writing sessions, as early finisher activities, or as part of a Halloween-themed lesson plan. They’re also perfect for group work, where students can collaborate on writing stories based on a shared prompt.
• Encourages Imagination and Creativity: These prompts are crafted to ignite students' imaginations. From solving the mystery of the missing pumpkins to discovering the secrets of a haunted library, your students will be inspired to think creatively and write with enthusiasm.
• Ready to Use and Easy to Implement: The writing cards are designed for easy, hassle-free use. Simply print, distribute, and watch as your students engage with the prompts, crafting stories that are sure to be full of Halloween spirit.

Add Some Halloween Magic to Your Classroom:

Bring the spooky season to life with these Halloween Writing Prompts. They’re a fantastic way to make writing fun and relevant for your students, encouraging them to develop their literacy skills while exploring the magic and mystery of Halloween. Whether you're looking to inject some seasonal excitement into your lessons or need a creative way to support your literacy goals, these story writing cards are the perfect tool.

Get ready to see your students' imaginations run wild with these Halloween writing prompts, turning your classroom into a hub of creative storytelling and spooky fun!

Transform your classroom's writing sessions with our Daily Writing Prompts for Year 3-6 students, specially designed for the month of August. This resource is meticulously crafted to engage students' creativity and enhance their writing skills through a variety of fun and thought-provoking prompts. Ideal for the Daily 5 writing block, this collection offers a seamless integration into your daily routine, ensuring your students have a structured and stimulating writing experience every day.

Key Features:

• Engaging Prompts: Includes exciting prompts such as "Describe your ideal summer vacation" and "If you could have any animal, what would it be and why?" These prompts are designed to spark imagination and encourage detailed, creative responses from students.
• Versatile Formats: Available in both PowerPoint and PDF formats, making it easy to use with different teaching tools and preferences. Whether you're projecting the prompts on a screen or distributing printed copies, we've got you covered.
• Daily 5 Writing Integration: Perfectly aligns with the Daily 5 writing framework, helping students develop their writing skills through consistent practice and varied prompts. Each day's prompt is designed to fit seamlessly into your Daily 5 routine.
• Month Long Coverage: With 31 unique prompts, you'll have a fresh and engaging writing activity for every school day in August. This ensures your students remain motivated and excited about writing throughout the month.

Benefits:

• Enhances Writing Skills: Regular practice with diverse prompts helps students improve their writing abilities, expand their vocabulary, and develop their storytelling techniques.
• Promotes Creativity: Each prompt is crafted to inspire creativity and critical thinking, allowing students to express themselves freely and imaginatively.
• Easy to Implement: The ready-to-use PowerPoint and PDF formats make it simple to incorporate into your lesson plans, saving you valuable preparation time.

Perfect for Year 3-6 Students:

These Daily Writing Prompts are tailored specifically for students in years 3-6, ensuring that the content is age-appropriate and engaging for this developmental stage. Whether used as a morning warm up, part of your writing centre, or an end-of-day activity, these prompts are designed to make writing fun and accessible for all students.

Upgrade your classroom writing sessions with our August Daily Writing Prompts and watch your students' writing skills flourish!

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Dive into storytelling & creative writing with these super fun & adorable Teddy Bear Picnic Writing Prompt Templates. Perfect for sparking young imaginations. This My Teddy activity pack includes 20 writing prompts like My Teddy is special and picnic adventures in a bear holding a frame template, 6 teddy bear face cut-outs and 4 picnic basket cut-outs. This versatile pack is ideal for thematic learning, literacy centers or as a fun complement to any teddy bear picnic day activities. Encourage your students to explore their creativity, improve their writing skills and delve into the magical world of teddy bears with these adorable and thought-provoking templates. UK and US versions available.

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• 10 My Teddy prompts,
• 10 Picnic prompts in frame,
• 6 Teddy bear face cut out templates,
• 4 Picnic basket cut outs with prompts/openers.

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Unleash your students' creativity with this Halloween-themed writing bundle!

This engaging resource combines narrative writing and persuasive writing prompts to inspire your students' imaginations and hone their writing skills.

What's Included:

• Narrative Writing Prompts: Spooky and fun prompts to encourage students to write creative stories.
• Persuasive Writing Prompts: Topics related to Halloween that require students to argue their point of view.
• Writing Templates: Optional templates to provide structure and guidance for students.
• Rubric: A scoring rubric to help students assess their writing.

How it Works:

1. Choose a Prompt: Students select a narrative or persuasive writing prompt.
2. Plan and Write: Students brainstorm ideas, develop a plot, and write their story or persuasive piece.
3. Revise and Edit: Students review their writing for clarity, coherence, and grammar.
4. Share and Reflect: Students share their work with classmates and receive feedback.

Benefits:

• Engaging and Fun: The Halloween theme makes writing more exciting and enjoyable.
• Improves Writing Skills: Helps students develop their narrative and persuasive writing abilities.
• Sparks Creativity: Encourages students to think outside the box and create unique stories.
• Promotes Critical Thinking: Challenges students to analyze and argue their point of view.

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Students roll the dice to unravel an exciting tapestry of fall and autumn themed settings, protagonists, antagonists, conflicts, and spring elements, igniting creativity and narrative fluency! Perfect for before or after fall break, narrative writing units, centers, daily writing, public speaking practice, Fun Friday, and more!

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What's Included

• A PowerPoint with 5 unique boards
• 1 editable Roll a Story Board
• A QR Code on each board that leads to digital dice (so no dice needed, just devices!)
• Vocabulary page
• Writing page

Story Elements

• Setting (examples: Thanksgiving where the food comes alive, town where it is always Halloween, creepy cabin with a mind of its own)

• Protagonists (examples: scarecrow who is scared of everything, the Tooth Fairy, alien who visits earth on Halloween)

• Conflict (examples: is stalked by, is spellbound by, is bitten by)

• Antagonists (examples: baker turned mad scientist, football player who thinks they’re famous, turkey who think they’re a master of disguise)

• Fall Elements (examples: abandoned ghost ship, black cat that brings bad luck, an angry mob of turkeys)

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Students roll the dice to unravel a magical and exciting tapestry of settings, protagonists, antagonists, conflicts, and summer elements, igniting creativity and narrative fluency! Perfect for narrative writing units, centers, daily writing, public speaking practice, Fun Friday, and more!

✨Roll a Story Bundle✨

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What's Included

• A PowerPoint with 5 unique boards
• 1 editable Roll a Story Board
• A QR Code on each board that leads to digital dice (so no dice needed, just devices!)
• Vocabulary page
• Writing page

Story Elements

• Setting (examples: a futuristic resort on the moon, summer camp for aspiring mad scientists, tropical rainforest with talking animals)

• Protagonists (examples: a swim instructor with fear of water, an ice cream flavor inventor, a ship captain who always falls asleep)

• Conflict (examples: is challenged by, is embarrassed by, is threatened by)

• Antagonists (examples: a referee who referees everything, an influencer trying to get followers, a body builder obsessed with their looks)

• Summer Elements (examples: a talking seagull, a message in a bottle, sunglasses that show you the future)

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Dive into the spirit of Thanksgiving with this engaging Opinion Writing Worksheet pack. Featuring 10 prompts and includes picture prompts related to Thanksgiving, these worksheets are designed to foster narrative, opinion & informative writing skills. Students will sharpen their abilities in organization, providing evidence, crafting sentences & honing grammar, all while expressing their own ideas. These versatile prompts can be used for a range of activities, including opinion writing, sentence construction or as thought-provoking conversation starters during morning meetings.

This pack includes:

• 10 worksheets with a clean background for straightforward printing,
• 10 identical worksheets with a Thanksgiving-themed backdrop.

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