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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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or*two*manlittle*has*themhowlikeour*what
handmorewhybetter*under*while*should*nevereach*best
startalways*anythingaround*close*walk*money*turnmighthard
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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
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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
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
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
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
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know*makewhich*much*hiswhoantheir*shenew*
another*seemtreenamedear*ranfive*readover*such*
along*bedfinesathope*fire*tenorder*partearly*
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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*
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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*
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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*
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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*
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