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Writing Prompts Where is your favorite place to go when you feel like laughing? When I feel like laughing, my favorite place to go is … Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective The man fizz • To make a hissing or sputtering sound. fuzz • Loose, light, fluffy matter. • A blur. jazz • A style of music that was especially popular in the 1920s. WORD BOX was spoke announced tried couldn’t said always reminded Spelling List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4 know* make which* much* his who an their* she new* another * seem tree name dear* ran five* read over* such* along* bed fine sat hope* fire* ten order* part early* being care answer course against wear Mr. side poor lost
Where is your favorite place to go when you feel like laughing? When I feel like laughing, my favorite place to go is … Write a paragraph on the topic
Where is your favorite place to go when you feel like laughing?
When I feel like laughing, my favorite place to go is Write a
paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a
topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The man
fizz To make a hissing or sputtering sound. fuzz Loose, light,
fluffy matter. A blur. jazz A style of music that was especially
popular in the 1920s. WORD BOX was spoke announcedtried couldntsaid
alwaysreminded Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 know* make which*
much* his who an their* she new* another* seem tree name dear* ran
five* read over* such* along* bed fine sat hope* fire* ten order*
part early* being care answer course against wear Mr. side poor
lost
Slide 2
Write a letter to yourself for when you turn 25 years old. Dear
_______, Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need
help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective
vocabulary The astronaut mill a factory that makes something. A
machine for grinding solids (coffee; flour). mass Having bulk or
size. A number or quantity. ill Sick or unwell. Unfavorable or
hostile. WORD BOX walkedstepped feltput plantedflew was gladleft
Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 know* make which* much* his who
an their* she new* another* seem tree name dear* ran five* read
over* such* along* bed fine sat hope* fire* ten order* part early*
being care answer course against wear Mr. side poor lost
Slide 3
Compare yourself to any fairy tale character and tell why you
are like them. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If
you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word
Detective vocabulary The submarine speck a small spot. A very
little bit of something. shall Plan to or intend to. hiss A sharp
sound ending with a prolonged S. To show disapproval. WORD BOX
dovelanded spedsearched was fulldiscovered carriedalmost Spelling
List 1List 2List 3List 4 know* make which* much* his who an their*
she new* another* seem tree name dear* ran five* read over* such*
along* bed fine sat hope* fire* ten order* part early* being care
answer course against wear Mr. side poor lost
Slide 4
Write about what you think the president could do for a job if
he werent already the president. Write a paragraph on the topic of
your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your
teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The roller coaster fuss To
complain or protest. To give excessive attention to. weep To cry.
sob To weep with a convulsive catching of the breath. WORD BOX
twirledscared twistedwent was fullbrought scaledreminded Spelling
List 1List 2List 3List 4 know* make which* much* his who an their*
she new* another* seem tree name dear* ran five* read over* such*
along* bed fine sat hope* fire* ten order* part early* being care
answer course against wear Mr. side poor lost
Slide 5
If you were going to be stranded on an island and could bring
only 3 things, what would they be? If I were stranded on an island,
I would bring Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you
need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective
vocabulary The turtle lass a girl or young woman. heel The back
part of the foot. To follow at ones heels (a dog heels). pod A seed
vessel (pea or bean). An insect egg case. WORD BOX was warmfloated
feltrelaxed drankswam neversaw Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4
know* make which* much* his who an their* she new* another* seem
tree name dear* ran five* read over* such* along* bed fine sat
hope* fire* ten order* part early* being care answer course against
wear Mr. side poor lost
Slide 6
Write about a task or chore that you dislike. Write a paragraph
on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic,
just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary Mr. Olson hem To
fold back and sew down the edge. The edge or border of a garment.
hex A spell, charm, or curse. nip To take off by snipping. To
squeeze, pinch, or bite. WORD BOX told storiesfire campchildren
bedtimeslept sharedremembered Spelling List 1 List 2List 3List 4
said* did boy* three down* work put were* before* just way too*
shall own* most sure* thing* only* near than fat third* same love
hear yesterday* eyes* door clothes* though* outside wind Mrs. learn
held front built family began air
Slide 7
Write about a lie you just had to tell. Write a paragraph on
the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just
ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The baker jab To poke.
A short, quick punch. rim The outer edge of something. jay A type
of bird. WORD BOX madebaked breadbrought servedcooled
sharedcustomers Spelling List 1 List 2List 3List 4 said* did boy*
three down* work put were* before* just way too* shall own* most
sure* thing* only* near than fat third* same love hear yesterday*
eyes* door clothes* though* outside wind Mrs. learn held front
built family began air
Slide 8
Write about a habit you find hard to break. Write a paragraph
on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic,
just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The butterfly ram
A male sheep. To strike with great force. snag A hole or tear in a
fabric. Any obstacle. snug Warmly comfortable or cozy. Fitting
closely. WORD BOX knewflew grewwas waitedspoke landedcircled
Spelling List 1 List 2List 3List 4 said* did boy* three down* work
put were* before* just way too* shall own* most sure* thing* only*
near than fat third* same love hear yesterday* eyes* door clothes*
though* outside wind Mrs. learn held front built family began
air
Slide 9
Write an advertisement that tries to persuade people to buy
green cheese. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you
need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective
vocabulary The gorilla tack A short nail with a flat head. To join
together or combine. shuck To remove the husk, pod, or shell. lack
The absence of something needed or desired. To fall short of. WORD
BOX filmedcarried heldwatched toldcamera videomovie Spelling List 1
List 2List 3List 4 said* did boy* three down* work put were*
before* just way too* shall own* most sure* thing* only* near than
fat third* same love hear yesterday* eyes* door clothes* though*
outside wind Mrs. learn held front built family began air
Slide 10
Write a funny phone message to leave on your answering machine.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help
choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary
Matt snip To cut with a small quick stroke. peck To strike or
indent with the beak. A large quantity. A quick kiss (on the
cheek). snob A person who thinks they are better than everyone
else. WORD BOX rodewore fellbicycle helmetpedaled turnedwent
Spelling List 1 List 2List 3List 4 said* did boy* three down* work
put were* before* just way too* shall own* most sure* thing* only*
near than fat third* same love hear yesterday* eyes* door clothes*
though* outside wind Mrs. learn held front built family began
air
Slide 11
What is the best thing in life in your opinion, and why? 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 sandwich jack A device for lifting or raising items. A
playing card with a picture of a soldier. puck A black rubber disc
used in hockey. shack A rough cabin, hut, or shanty. WORD BOX
hasham cheeselettuce mayotomatoes chickenpickles Spelling List
1List 2List 3List 4 long* here* other old take cat again* give
after* many* open kind must* high* far* both end also* until* call
oclock* second* water town took pair* now keep* head* food young
ago world airplane without kill ready stay wont paper
Slide 12
Where would you go if you had a time machine? Write a paragraph
on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic,
just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The zoo tuck To
put into a small place. To thrust end the loose end of something.
hash A dish of diced meat and vegetables. Reworking of old
material. stock A supply of goods kept on hand. To store something.
WORD BOX hasanimals manydifferent elephantslions snakesinteresting
Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 long* here* other old take cat
again* give after* many* open kind must* high* far* both end also*
until* call oclock* second* water town took pair* now keep* head*
food young ago world airplane without kill ready stay wont
paper
Slide 13
What would you do with only three wishes (besides wish for more
wishes)? Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need
help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective
vocabulary Mrs. Hanson sway To move or swing to and fro. stem The
stalk of a plant. To arise or originate from. swell To inflate or
increase in size. Stylish, first rate, or fine. WORD BOX gardengrew
plantedweeded pickeddug carrotsworked Spelling List 1List 2List
3List 4 long* here* other old take cat again* give after* many*
open kind must* high* far* both end also* until* call oclock*
second* water town took pair* now keep* head* food young ago world
airplane without kill ready stay wont paper
Slide 14
Describe one time when you were brave. Write a paragraph on the
topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask
your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The mouse scan To glance or
look over quickly. To read (data or image) for use by a computer.
scum A layer of film that forms on the surface of a liquid. A low,
worthless, or evil person. swish A sound like a rod cutting through
the air, or small waves washing on the shore. WORD BOX
wisheddreamed cheeseknew rememberedthought plannedslept Spelling
List 1List 2List 3List 4 long* here* other old take cat again* give
after* many* open kind must* high* far* both end also* until* call
oclock* second* water town took pair* now keep* head* food young
ago world airplane without kill ready stay wont paper
Slide 15
Imagine you had $100 but you couldn't keep it. You had to give
it away to a person or charity. Who would you give it to and 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 bridge slit A long cut or a thin opening. A playing card with a
picture of a soldier. stiff Rigid, firm, and difficult to bend. Not
working or moving easily. still Remaining in place or at rest.
Motionless. WORD BOX wasout endedneeded brokenrepair fellbicycle
Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 long* here* other old take cat
again* give after* many* open kind must* high* far* both end also*
until* call oclock* second* water town took pair* now keep* head*
food young ago world airplane without kill ready stay wont
paper
Slide 16
If you could cook any meal for your family, what would you
cook? Describe the meal and tell how you would make it. Write a
paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a
topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary Henry drove
slot A narrow notch or slit for admitting something (like a coin or
mail). bless To bestow good upon someone or something. To sanctify
by a religious rite. blush To redden, as from embarrassment or
shame. To become rosy in color. WORD BOX hismother grandmacar
storelibrary carpast Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 the* a is*
you* to and* we that* in not saw* home soon* stand box* upon first
came* girl house* ask* small yellow* show* goes* clean buy* thank
sleep letter hour glad follow company believe begin mind pass reach
month
Slide 17
Describe your favorite character from a book, a movie, or
television. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you
need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective
vocabulary The earth slush Partly melted snow. sleek Smooth or
glossy. Trim and graceful. gloss A glaze, luster, or shine. To put
gloss upon. WORD BOX isgreen oceansblue turnsfar planetlive
Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 the* a is* you* to and* we that*
in not saw* home soon* stand box* upon first came* girl house* ask*
small yellow* show* goes* clean buy* thank sleep letter hour glad
follow company believe begin mind pass reach month
Slide 18
What do you like best about your home? Write a paragraph on the
topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask
your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The kangaroo clot A mass or
clump. clip To cut or trim. cluck The sound that a hen makes. WORD
BOX threwhit boomeranghead was angryfelt wonderedlooked Spelling
List 1List 2List 3List 4 the* a is* you* to and* we that* in not
saw* home soon* stand box* upon first came* girl house* ask* small
yellow* show* goes* clean buy* thank sleep letter hour glad follow
company believe begin mind pass reach month
Slide 19
If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be?
Describe the pet and how you would take care of it. Write a
paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a
topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary Our grocery
bag clash To make a loud harsh noise. To come together or collide.
clam A bivalve mollusk. clay Moist earth that can be used to form
pottery and bricks. WORD BOX hasfruits manyvegetables was
fulltomatoes eggsmilk Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 the* a is*
you* to and* we that* in not saw* home soon* stand box* upon first
came* girl house* ask* small yellow* show* goes* clean buy* thank
sleep letter hour glad follow company believe begin mind pass reach
month
Slide 20
Imagine you opened your own restaurant. Tell the name of your
restaurant, and explain what you would serve. Write a paragraph on
the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just
ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary My dentist flop To plop
or fall down suddenly. To swing loosely or flap. flash A brief
sudden burst of bright light. A very brief moment or instant. flab
Unwanted body fat. WORD BOX toothteeth cleanedpulled fixedhas told
measked Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 the* a is* you* to and*
we that* in not saw* home soon* stand box* upon first came* girl
house* ask* small yellow* show* goes* clean buy* thank sleep letter
hour glad follow company believe begin mind pass reach month