Writing Prompts
Electricity is great but what are 3 things you can do when there’s no power?
Three things that you can do when there is no power are …
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The train
staff • a group of employees;• a stick with some special use, such as a walking stick
span • a distance or amount of length;• the full extent, stretch, or reach of anything
sped • past tense of speed;• rapidity in moving, going, or traveling
WORD BOXwas late was brightis yellow came on timeis stuck pullsis very old was green
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
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Writing Prompts
Make up your OWN word, and write a definition for it.
My new word is _______. It means _______________________
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The friends
vat • a large container such as a tub or tank, used for holding liquids.
ban • To have a rule against doing, saying, or using something.• To forbid.
kin • Relatives or family.
WORD BOXshared pictures sang songstalked quietly drew animalswatched TV ate a snack did their math opened gifts
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
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Writing Prompts
What is your worst pet peeve?
My worst pet peeve 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 turkey
scoff • To mock or jeer at.• To make fun of.
snub • To treat in an unfriendly way.• To ignore.
snuff • To put out the flame.• To sniff up into the nose.
WORD BOXwalked wenthappy knewtold visitedflew swam
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
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Writing Prompts
Describe one of your favorite smells.
One of my favorite smells …
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The fairies
lag • To move so slowly as to fall behind.
fad - A custom or style that many people are interested in for a short time.• Passing fashion.
dab • To stroke lightly and quickly.• A small bit of something soft or moist.
WORD BOXpainted coloredtrees leavesflew grewate collected
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
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Writing Prompts
What OBJECT best represents you, and why?
The object that best represents me 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
The bus
stock • A supply of something.• A particular breed of animal or plant.
scat • To go off hastily.• A type of singing.
swell • To make or become larger or greater.• To bulge or curve out.• To be filled with a strong emotion.
WORD BOXwas late frieddrove picked upbaked coloredswam grew
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
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Writing Prompts
Write a good sentence that includes the words pencil, eraser, and teacher.
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
cod • A type of fish.
lop • To cut off or remove a part.
pog • A stopper for glass milk bottles.
WORD BOXdanced stoodposed satgathered leftmet opened
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
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Writing Prompts
How do you think computers have helped our lives?
One way that computers have helped our lives …
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The crocodiles were
task • Work assigned to someone.• A duty.
musk • A strong odor associated with animals.• A heady smell.
risk • To take a chance.• To have a chance of injury or loss.
WORD BOXsmiling taking picturessmall singinghaving lunch wavingdrinking tea on vacation
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the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
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Writing Prompts
After you have looked up the word “recreation” in the dictionary, describe your favorite recreational activity.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The fish were very
shaft • A long pole or beam.
shift • To move from one place to another.
sift • To separate the coarse parts from the fine parts.
WORD BOXhappy colorfullarge sleepybusy worriedscared confused
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the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
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Writing Prompts
Think about all the different ways we can fly: airplane, rocket, hot air balloon, etc. and then explain which mode of flying is the best.
In my opinion, the best way to fly 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 people liked
craft • An art, trade, or occupation requiring special skill;• to make or fashion with skill
swift • moving with great speed ;• quick to understand; smart; clever
tow • to pull or haul by a rope, chain, or other device
WORD BOXreading books eating carrotseating ice cream dogswaiting carrying boxesmeeting sharing dessert
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the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
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Writing Prompts
Write 3 sentences about a weird experience you’ve had in 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 moose
quill • A large feather;• The hollow part of a feather often used for writing.
smock • A loose over garment used to protect clothing while working.
blot • A spot, stain, or blemish;• To dry or remove with absorbent material.
WORD BOXswam paddledwas lost satslept squeezedfloated steered
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for*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 your most memorable restaurant experience.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The statue
tot • A small child.
lox • A kind of smoked salmon.
fax • To transmit a facsimile electronically.
WORD BOXbalanced behavedcounted blushedbegged campedwatched closed
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for*atwith*itoncan*will*are*ofthis
findbecause*madecould*booklookmother*runschool*people*
jump*helpfly*don’t*fastcoldtoday*does*facegreen
countrydifferentbadacrossyardwintertablestorysometimesI’m
Writing Prompts
Write about what you’d say to an uninvited guest.
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
clad • Covered or dressed in.
clan • A group of people of common descent;• Family.
flax • A plant cultivated for its fiber and seeds.
WORD BOXpeeked openedspied coughedcrept worriedpulled chewed
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
for*atwith*itoncan*will*are*ofthis
findbecause*madecould*booklookmother*runschool*people*
jump*helpfly*don’t*fastcoldtoday*does*facegreen
countrydifferentbadacrossyardwintertablestorysometimesI’m
Writing Prompts
Where do you go when you want to get away from the pressures of life?
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The giant
bay • A body of water near a shoreline.
sum • The total of two or more numbers.
huff • A mood of sulking anger;• To treat with contempt.
WORD BOXcarved madethrew crushedcompared dreamedenjoyed found
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
for*atwith*itoncan*will*are*ofthis
findbecause*madecould*booklookmother*runschool*people*
jump*helpfly*don’t*fastcoldtoday*does*facegreen
countrydifferentbadacrossyardwintertablestorysometimesI’m
Writing Prompts
Describe your favorite place to have fun.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The well
flee • To run away from.
flesh • The body or tissue of humans and animals.
fleet • A large group of ships, airplanes, or trucks.
WORD BOXopened ledwas over flowedhung letneeded gave
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
for*atwith*itoncan*will*are*ofthis
findbecause*madecould*booklookmother*runschool*people*
jump*helpfly*don’t*fastcoldtoday*does*facegreen
countrydifferentbadacrossyardwintertablestorysometimesI’m
Writing Prompts
Begin a sentence with “If you’ve never been to a school dance…”
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The dog
pun • A play on words – often that rhyme.
hub • The central part of a wheel;• The center from which other things revolve or connect.
muss • Messy or untidy.
WORD BOXsmiled heldloved rodewatched playedobeyed wished
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your*as*butbehave*heIthey*onegood*
night*intosaythink*back*bigwhere*amball*morning
every*brown*coatsix*gavehatcarwrite*trymyself*
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Writing Prompts
Write about the color of nervousness.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The squirrel
flay • To strip off the skin or outer covering of;• To scold or criticize.
plot • A plan, scheme, or storyline.
plush • A rich, lush, fluffy fabric.
WORD BOXshopped walkeddressed tradedleft hidstarted learned
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
your*as*butbehave*heIthey*onegood*
night*intosaythink*back*bigwhere*amball*morning
every*brown*coatsix*gavehatcarwrite*trymyself*
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Writing Prompts
Write about an animal from Africa.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The frog
tat • To do or make using a knotted lace;• Short for tattoo.
tan • A light brownish color;• To turn into leather.
mat • A small piece of fabric or material that covers the floor or is placed under your plates and silverware.
WORD BOXhung waitedlooked refusedrisked stoppedshivered stuck
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your*as*butbehave*heIthey*onegood*
night*intosaythink*back*bigwhere*amball*morning
every*brown*coatsix*gavehatcarwrite*trymyself*
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Writing Prompts
Write about something you found that had no owner.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The geese
ad • An advertisement used to sell or promote something.
lad • A boy or youth.
nag • To annoy or bother.
WORD BOXworked collectedgathered marchedformed mettalked scratched
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
your*as*butbehave*heIthey*onegood*
night*intosaythink*back*bigwhere*amball*morning
every*brown*coatsix*gavehatcarwrite*trymyself*
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Writing Prompts
Write about something that took you a long time to learn.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The tree houses
zap • To shoot with electrical current;• To strike or jolt suddenly.
map • A visual representation of an area of earth.
sap • The fluid of a plant or tree;• A fool or dupe.
WORD BOXcreaked shadedsettled climbedformed were tallheld climbed
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
your*as*butbehave*heIthey*onegood*
night*intosaythink*back*bigwhere*amball*morning
every*brown*coatsix*gavehatcarwrite*trymyself*
triedhorsesomethingbroughtshoestimeyettrueabovestill