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Writing Prompts Imagine that you have just discovered a new planet. Describe it. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The teacher bran Husks of cereal grain (wheat). bray The loud, harsh cry of a donkey. brass A type of metal made mostly of copper and zinc. WORD BOX asked showed pointed children students wanted explained taught always used Spelling List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4 my very* all would* why* been* out there* from day year* white* got play found* lift men* bring wish black* ride hot grow* cut seven* woman* funny* yes ate* stop room flew office cow visit wait teacher spring picture bird

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Page 1: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

Imagine that you have just discovered a new planet. Describe it.

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The teacher

bran • Husks of cereal grain (wheat).

bray • The loud, harsh cry of a donkey.

brass • A type of metal made mostly of copper and zinc.

WORD BOXasked showedpointed childrenstudents wantedexplained taughtalways used

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

myvery*allwould*why*been*outthere*fromday

year*white*gotplayfound*liftmen*bringwishblack*

ridehotgrow*cutseven*woman*funny*yesate*stop

roomflewofficecowvisitwaitteacherspringpicturebird

Page 2: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

What would you walk 10 miles for?

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The dolphins

prim • Formally precise or proper.

prop • To support or prevent from falling.

breed • To produce offspring.

WORD BOXwent swamtraveled oceanwaves waterjumped weretried looked

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

myvery*allwould*why*been*outthere*fromday

year*white*gotplayfound*liftmen*bringwishblack*

ridehotgrow*cutseven*woman*funny*yesate*stop

roomflewofficecowvisitwaitteacherspringpicturebird

Page 3: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

Write from the point of view of the last tree standing in a forest.

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The house

preen • To dress smartly.• To be proud.

prod • To poke or jab something.

grim • Harsh, fierce, savage, or cruel.

WORD BOXwas darkscary hauntedbats emptyjumped weretried looked

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

myvery*allwould*why*been*outthere*fromday

year*white*gotplayfound*liftmen*bringwishblack*

ridehotgrow*cutseven*woman*funny*yesate*stop

roomflewofficecowvisitwaitteacherspringpicturebird

Page 4: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

List two good reasons to learn another language.

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The semi

grip • To grasp or hold.

grin • To smile.

gram • A unit of measurement.

WORD BOXtruck drovered largebats emptytraveled movedturned sped

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

myvery*allwould*why*been*outthere*fromday

year*white*gotplayfound*liftmen*bringwishblack*

ridehotgrow*cutseven*woman*funny*yesate*stop

roomflewofficecowvisitwaitteacherspringpicturebird

Page 5: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

Write about something you deserve.

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The boy

grill • A grated utensil for broiling meat and vegetables.

gruff • A low and harsh voice.• A rough manner.

greed • Excessive desire for wealth or possessions.

WORD BOXread bookquickly quietlyabout storyhappy enjoyedclass desk

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

myvery*allwould*why*been*outthere*fromday

year*white*gotplayfound*liftmen*bringwishblack*

ridehotgrow*cutseven*woman*funny*yesate*stop

roomflewofficecowvisitwaitteacherspringpicturebird

Page 6: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

If you were a giant, how would you take care of yourself?(food, shelter, clothing)

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The pyramids

grit • Abrasive particles such as sand.

greet • To say hello or welcome.

grub • Insect larva.• An dirty or messy person.

WORD BOXwere stoodtall besidedesert sandyhot manybuilt Egypt

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

goseethen*us*nohim*by*was*comeget

mayletusethese*right*present*tellnext*please*leave

offsister*happyonce*didn’t*setround*dress*fallwash

egggroundafternoonfeedboatplanquestionfishreturnsir

Page 7: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

Write about something that you think people should be arrested for.

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The dragon

sty • A pen or enclosure for a pig.• A filthy place.

sly • Cunning, stealthy, or secretive.

ply • A thickness or layer.• To work with diligently.

WORD BOXmade sewedcostume capered was sewingfor allspent working

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

goseethen*us*nohim*by*was*comeget

mayletusethese*right*present*tellnext*please*leave

offsister*happyonce*didn’t*setround*dress*fallwash

egggroundafternoonfeedboatplanquestionfishreturnsir

Page 8: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

Write about a natural disaster you’d like to avoid. (tornado, flood, forest fire, etc).

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The soldier

pry • To ask.• To move, raise, or open by leverage.

pro • In favor of.• Short for professional.

chat • To talk in an informal manner.

WORD BOXmarched waitedwore knewwatched guardedarmy salutedspent thought

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

goseethen*us*nohim*by*was*come*get

mayletusethese*right*present*tellnext*please*leave

offsister*happyonce*didn’t*setround*dress*fallwash

egggroundafternoonfeedboatplanquestionfishreturnsir

Page 9: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

In your opinion, what is the greatest board game of all time?

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The family

chuck • To toss or throw.

chap • To crack, roughen, and redden the skin.• A man or a boy.

chess • A popular game played by two players.

WORD BOXhad picnicate broughtblanket basketfather motherchildren park

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

goseethen*us*nohim*by*was*comeget

mayletusethese*right*present*tellnext*please*leave

offsister*happyonce*didn’t*setround*dress*fallwash

egggroundafternoonfeedboatplanquestionfishreturnsir

Page 10: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

Which of your teachers would make a great character in a story? Why?

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The forest

chit • A receipt of sorts for money owed.

cheer • A shout of encouragement or approval.

chop • To cut or sever with a heavy blow.

WORD BOXwas treesbirds animalsplants pathcovered growingdark dense

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

goseethen*us*nohim*by*was*come*get

mayletusethese*right*present*tellnext*please*leave

offsister*happyonce*didn’t*setround*dress*fallwash

egggroundafternoonfeedboatplanquestionfishreturnsir

Page 11: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

In your opinion, what is the best skill a person can 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 library

chum • A close friend.• Fish parts dumped into the water to attract other fish.

chaff • Good-natured teasing.• Refuse or something of little worth.

chock • A wedge or block of wood for filling in a space.

WORD BOXwas hadopen secretbooks shelvesdesk on holdmany quiet

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

or*two*manlittle*has*themhowlikeour*what

handmorewhybetter*under*while*should*nevereach*best

startalways*anythingaround*close*walk*money*turnmighthard

fellhillwoodaddicechairwatchalonelowarm

Page 12: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

Invent a NEW candy. Give it a name and describe what it’s made of.

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

Word Detective vocabulary

I had

chug • A short, dull, explosive sound.• To drink something in large gulps.

clench • To grasp firmly.

bunch • A group or cluster of something.

WORD BOXslice pizzahot freshcheesy pepperonisausage deliciousfavorite restaurant

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

or*two*manlittle*has*themhowlikeour*what

handmorewhybetter*under*while*should*nevereach*best

startalways*anythingaround*close*walk*money*turnmighthard

fellhillwoodaddicechairwatchalonelowarm

Page 13: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

If you were a fictional beast, what would you be? (troll, giant, dragon, unicorn, etc.)

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

Word Detective vocabulary

He sailed

munch • To chew steadily.

inch • A unit of length 1/12 that of one foot.• To move very slowly.

leech • An aquatic worm.• To bleed something.

WORD BOXhis oceanboat waterrough seaswindy toquickly weather

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

or*two*manlittle*has*themhowlikeour*what

handmorewhybetter*under*while*should*nevereach*best

startalways*anythingaround*close*walk*money*turnmighthard

fellhillwoodaddicechairwatchalonelowarm

Page 14: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

What are 4 foods that MUST be included in any decent salad bar?

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

Word Detective vocabulary

I

cinch • A firm or tight grip.• To bind firmly.

clinch • To settle decisively or to secure.• To fasten with nails or screws.

ranch • A farm where crops or animals are raised.

WORD BOXsaved spentmoney bankall gavecounted splitwanted bought

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

or*two*manlittle*has*themhowlikeour*what

handmorewhybetter*under*while*should*nevereach*best

startalways*anythingaround*close*walk*money*turnmighthard

fellhillwoodaddicechairwatchalonelowarm

Page 15: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

Write about this picture:

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

Word Detective vocabulary

Mark made

nor • Used in the second part of a negative phrase.

form • The shape of something.• To make or produce.

cord • A string or thin rope.

WORD BOXpancakes panhot freshflipped airexpert syrupfavorite breakfast

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

or*two*manlittle*has*themhowlikeour*what

handmorewhybetter*under*while*should*nevereach*best

startalways*anythingaround*close*walk*money*turnmighthard

fellhillwoodaddicechairwatchalonelowarm

Page 16: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

If you could use anything as our country’s new form of currency, what would it be?(seashells, bottle caps, rocks, etc)

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The nest

scorch • To burn.

fort • A strong structure.

sort • A particular kind of something.• To separate or arrange by type.

WORD BOXhad eggsthree un-hatchedbird treewarm mademother hatch

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

know*makewhich*much*hiswhoantheir*shenew*

another*seemtreenamedear*ranfive*readover*such*

along*bedfinesathope*fire*tenorder*partearly*

dinnerhairserviceclassquitespellbeautifulsickbecamecry

Page 17: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

If you could have a different name, what would it be?Why?

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The goat

torn • The past tense of tear.

lord • A person who has authority.• A title given to the Christian God.

morn • A poetic word for morning.

WORD BOXhad ateread waspaper stoodover madewondered knew

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

know*makewhich*much*hiswhoantheir*shenew*

another*seemtreenamedear*ranfive*readover*such*

along*bedfinesathope*fire*tenorder*partearly*

dinnerhairserviceclassquitespellbeautifulsickbecamecry

Page 18: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

Write about 1 Random Act of Kindness that would really make someone happy. Who would you do this for?

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

Word Detective vocabulary

Bob ate

snort • A force of breath violently through the nostrils.• To express contempt.

dorm • Sleeping rooms at a college; short for dormitory.

ford • A place where a river or body of water is shallow enough to be crossed by wading.

WORD BOXspicy hotpepper redsweat burnedtoo wishedwater lunch

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

know*makewhich*much*hiswhoantheir*shenew*

another*seemtreenamedear*ranfive*readover*such*

along*bedfinesathope*fire*tenorder*partearly*

dinnerhairserviceclassquitespellbeautifulsickbecamecry

Page 19: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

Write about 1 way of showing that you are humble.

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The boy

port • A city or town where ships load and unload things.

torch • A flammable source of light carried by hand.

cork • The outer bark of an oak, used for making stoppers and other items.

WORD BOXpedaled balancedcarefully unicycletried fallpracticed learnedshowed every day

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

know*makewhich*much*hiswhoantheir*shenew*

another*seemtreenamedear*ranfive*readover*such*

along*bedfinesathope*fire*tenorder*partearly*

dinnerhairserviceclassquitespellbeautifulsickbecamecry

Page 20: Writing  Prompts

Writing Prompts

Write about three ways to keep your teeth and mouth healthy.

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

Word Detective vocabulary

The cars

stall • A stable or shed for animals.• A booth, stand, or enclosure.• To stop, or bring to a standstill.

mall • A large building with a variety of stores.

squall • A sudden violent gust of wind and rain.

WORD BOXtraffic crashedtrapped stuckdrivers weredidn’t neededslow stopped

SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4

know*makewhich*much*hiswhoantheir*shenew*

another*seemtreenamedear*ranfive*readover*such*

along*bedfinesathope*fire*tenorder*partearly*

dinnerhairserviceclassquitespellbeautifulsickbecamecry