Writing Prompts

Write about three things you could do completely quietly.

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

A quiet activity

thee • A familiar way to address someone in the second person.

cloth • A piece of fabric.

thus • In this way.

WORD BOXfun writelibrary televisionread toystalk petdraw walk

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4said*didboy*threedown*workputwere*before*just

waytoo*shallown*mostsure*thing*only*nearthan

fatthird*samelovehearyesterday*eyes*doorclothes*though*

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Writing Prompts

Write from the point of view of an alarm clock.

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

The cat

WORD BOXchased mousewanted quickcaught slowswatted at clawsran tail

Spelling

thud • A dull sound like a heavy blow or fall.

smith • A worker in metal; to form by heating and pounding.

broth • A thin soup.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4said*didboy*threedown*workputwere*before*just

waytoo*shallown*mostsure*thing*only*nearthan

fatthird*samelovehearyesterday*eyes*doorclothes*though*

finishcatchfloorstickgreatguessbridgechurchladytomorrow

Writing Prompts

If I were a superhero, I would be . . .

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

A superhero

WORD BOXfight strongcriminals invisiblesafe crimepeople capefly costume

Spelling

thug • A cruel or vicious person.

thorn • A sharp pointed spine or prickle on a plant.

zing • To move with a sharp singing or whining noise.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4said*didboy*threedown*workputwere*before*just

waytoo*shallown*mostsure*thing*only*nearthan

fatthird*samelovehearyesterday*eyes*doorclothes*though*

finishcatchfloorstickgreatguessbridgechurchladytomorrow

Writing Prompts

The nicest thing anyone has ever done for me was . . .

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

It is nice to

WORD BOXhelp shakeshare sayperson showassist handsmile eyes

Spelling

sling • A strap or band that forms a loop to carry or suspend something.

cling • To hold tight; to stick.

fling • To throw with force or violence.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4said*didboy*threedown*workputwere*before*just

waytoo*shallown*mostsure*thing*only*nearthan

fatthird*samelovehearyesterday*eyes*doorclothes*though*

finishcatchfloorstickgreatguessbridgechurchladytomorrow

Writing Prompts

If I were the teacher the first thing I would do would be . . .

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

The gang

WORD BOXkids namesport televisiongame showfun girlgroup boy

Spelling

bling • Expensive or flashy jewelry.

slang • Special, informal words.

gang • A group of people.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4said*didboy*threedown*workputwere*before*just

waytoo*shallown*mostsure*thing*only*nearthan

fatthird*samelovehearyesterday*eyes*doorclothes*though*

finishcatchfloorstickgreatguessbridgechurchladytomorrow

Writing Prompts

Every Saturday my favorite thing to do is . . .

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

On Saturday

WORD BOXplay moviechores televisionfriends gamesvideo games toysbook family

Spelling

clang • A loud, resonant sound.

pang • A sudden feeling of mental or emotional distress or longing.

prong • A pointed, projecting part.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4long*here*otheroldtakecatagain*giveafter*many*

openkindmust*high*far*bothendalso*until*call

o’clock*second*watertowntookpair*nowkeep*head*food

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Writing Prompts

If I were an animal I would be a . . .

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

The animals

WORD BOXscary fasttiger birdslion junglehungry Africahunters savanna

Spelling

gong • A large metal disk struck with a hammer to make a low bell sound.

stung • Caused a sharp pain.

slung • Threw or hurled.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4long*here*otheroldtakecatagain*giveafter*many*

openkindmust*high*far*bothendalso*until*call

o’clock*second*watertowntookpair*nowkeep*head*food

snowwhomwomenamongroadfarmcousinbreadwrongage

Writing Prompts

My favorite sport is . . . because . . .

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

I like

WORD BOXbasketball hockeyfootball lacrossesoccer tennisbadminton baseballvolleyball golf

Spelling

rung • A step on a ladder.

swung • Caused to move back and forth.

flung • Thrown or hurled with force.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4long*here*otheroldtakecatagain*giveafter*many*

openkindmust*high*far*bothendalso*until*call

o’clock*second*watertowntookpair*nowkeep*head*food

snowwhomwomenamongroadfarmcousinbreadwrongage

Writing Prompts

You are the last surviving member of the human race. What do you do?

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

When I am alone

WORD BOXscared dohappy playlonely televisionread toyswatch sing

Spelling

tar • The black substance used to cover roads.

harm • To cause physical or mental injury or pain.

mark • A visible impression on something.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4long*here*otheroldtakecatagain*giveafter*many*

openkindmust*high*far*bothendalso*until*call

o’clock*second*watertowntookpair*nowkeep*head*food

snowwhomwomenamongroadfarmcousinbreadwrongage

Writing Prompts

Would you eat a bowl of live crickets for $40,000? Explain why or why not.

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

It would be gross

WORD BOXeat foodbugs nosetelevision show picksister handsbrother face

Spelling

lard • Animal fat.

charm • To please or attract someone with personality or beauty.

lark • A type of bird.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4long*here*otheroldtakecatagain*giveafter*many*

openkindmust*high*far*bothendalso*until*call

o’clock*second*watertowntookpair*nowkeep*head*food

snowwhomwomenamongroadfarmcousinbreadwrongage

Writing Prompts

How would escape from a villain?

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

To escape I would

WORD BOXrun hitfight pickkick pokeyell headscream slip

Spelling

darn • To mend; to curse.

ark • A large boat.

dart • A slender, pointed missile that usually has a feather on the end.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot

saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*

ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter

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Writing Prompts

Write from the point of view of a bee.

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

The bee

WORD BOXstung branchflew collectedwas pollenlooking flowerbuzzed hive

Spelling

snarl • To growl threateningly.

spark • An ignited or fiery particle.

parch • To make hot, dry, or thirsty.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot

saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*

ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter

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Writing Prompts

Write about a ship in the voice of a pirate.

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

The pirate

WORD BOXsword patchparrot hatleg shiphook beardeye captain

Spelling

soy • Produced from the soybean.

whip • To beat with a strap, lash, or rod.

whiz • To make a buzzing, humming, or hissing sound; someone who is really good at something.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot

saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*

ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter

becomebodychanceactdierealspeakalreadydoctorstep

Writing Prompts

Write about the best thing you have ever won.

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

My favorite

WORD BOXsport moviefood televisionperson showactivity toybook song

Spelling

wham • A loud sound produced by an explosion or sharp impact.

whack • To strike or hit.

whiff • A slight trace of a smell.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot

saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*

ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter

becomebodychanceactdierealspeakalreadydoctorstep

Writing Prompts

Write about the worst job you could ever have.

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

The worst job

WORD BOXgarbage grosshard plumberteacher meanpeople cashierboss coworker

Spelling

whim • An odd notion or desire.

rank • A person’s position or standing.

sank • To settle or fall gradually.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4for*atwith*itoncan*will*are*ofthis

findbecause*madecould*booklookmother*runschool*people*

jump*helpfly*don’t*fastcoldtoday*does*facegreen

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Writing Prompts

What would you trade for a week-long vacation from school?

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

The best vacation

WORD BOXisland beachweek favoriteswimming golfsand castlehotel room

Spelling

blank • Not filled in.

shank • A cut of meat from the top of the leg.

plank • A long, flat piece of timber.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4for*atwith*itoncan*will*are*ofthis

findbecause*madecould*booklookmother*runschool*people*

jump*helpfly*don’t*fastcoldtoday*does*facegreen

itselfninebabyminuteringwrotehappenappearheartswim

Writing Prompts

Describe the after-life.

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

After death

WORD BOXheaven cloudswhite brightGod angelshappy familygrandparents pets

Spelling

crank • An ill-tempered, grouchy person.

flank • The side of an animal.

prank • A trick.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4for*atwith*itoncan*will*are*ofthis

findbecause*madecould*booklookmother*runschool*people*

jump*helpfly*don’t*fastcoldtoday*does*facegreen

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Writing Prompts

Write about something you discover while digging a hole.

Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

Word Detective vocabulary

The puppy

WORD BOXfound digginghole bonetoy deepdirty buriedlost ground

Spelling

rink • A smooth expanse of ice for skating.

mink • A semiaquatic weasel like animal.

slink • To move with fear or shame.

List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4for*atwith*itoncan*will*are*ofthis

findbecause*madecould*booklookmother*runschool*people*

jump*helpfly*don’t*fastcoldtoday*does*facegreen

itselfninebabyminuteringwrotehappenappearheartswim