Writing Prompts
Students need practice writing in response to a prompt because it requires them to analyze the prompt, plan a response, and write an essay—often all completed within a set time limit.
Use these prompts as practice for students preparing for tests with writing prompts or as informal writing practice.
Narrative Prompts
Think about a time in your life when you were afraid but did something anyway. Tell your readers about the event, how you overcame your fear, and what you learned from the experience.
Imagine if you woke up one day with the ability to become invisible. Write a story about what you would do and where you would go.
Expository Prompts
Explain to someone who has never had a pet what is involved in caring for an animal. Use examples from your own life with specific details to illustrate your points. Remember to use strong verbs and interesting adjectives to make your writing entertaining to read.
Compare and contrast rap versus pop music. Explain what you like or don't like about each type.
Persuasive Prompts
Social networking Web sites like My Space.com have received a lot of negative attention recently leading many people to call for more regulation of these sites to protect children and teens. Write a persuasive essay arguing for or against regulating social networking sites.
Experts disagree about whether video games are good or bad for kids. Some claim that video game play is linked with increased violent behavior in children while others point out that video games increase problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination. Write a persuasive essay to either for or against the idea that video games are bad for children.
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