A Family Celebration

Writing Prompt

What special holidays and traditions does your family celebrate? Write about and explain the tradition. Why do you celebrate? With whom? Where? What makes it a special tradition that is repeated every year?

On Skis... Write a story to go along with the image.

Picture Prompt

Animal Adaptations

Writing Prompt

Many animals have adapted in some way to their environment for survival. For example, some animals are able to camouflage themselves whereas others have hard shells to protect them from their enemies. The owl has good vision and hearing to hunt at night. Choose an animal and talk about how it has adapted to its environment

The First Time...

Writing Prompt

Think about the first time that you did something, i.e. rode a bike, lost a tooth, had your first day at school. Describe the moment vividly, writing about the people involved, what happened and how you felt.

Invent a Celebration or Tradition

Writing Prompt

Invent a new holiday, celebration or tradition that you think everybody should celebrate. Explain how this celebration came about, why and what people would do to celebrate it, and where it would be celebrated. Are there any special decorations, food, song or dance, or clothing that people might wear to celebrate it? Get creative! Persuade others to celebrate your new tradition!

A Small Special Moment

Writing Prompt

Choose a memorable celebration or tradition and write a story to share this special moment. It can be related to a religious holiday or an end of the year celebration, a winter tradition, or any celebration that is special to you. As with all stories, describe where it takes place and who is involved, and organize your story in the order that the events happen.

My Best Friend

Writing Prompt

Think about your best friend and the reasons why you like her/him. Think about the things that you enjoy doing together. Remember to use interesting adjectives and specific examples to support and explain your reasons.

Someone Important

Writing Prompt

Write about someone very important in your life and what they mean to you. Who is this person and why are they important?

A World Leader

Writing Prompt

Think of an important world leader from the past or present. Research their life story and write a biography to highlight their most significant contributions to the world. How can we learn from this leader?

The Best Pet

Writing Prompt

If you could have any pet in the world, what would it be and why? Persuade others to share your opinion!

I Really Want a Pet!

Writing Prompt

You absolutely adore animals and you are desperate to have a pet! The only problem is that your parents don’t want a pet. Write a letter to persuade your parents to let you have a pet at home.

Taking Care of a Pet

Writing Prompt

Do you have a pet? Are you an expert on a certain kind of pet? Tell us how you take care of this pet and make it happy. Does it need a cage? What type of food does it eat? Challenge: Include any other interesting facts you know about this pet.

Zoo: What Do You Think?

Writing Prompt

While it is fun to go to the zoo and see different animals, if you think about their living conditions compared to if they were in the wild, are zoos really the best place for animals? On the other hand, if they were in the wild, there would be many sources of danger that might threaten their survival. Share your opinion and discuss whether or not animals belong in a zoo.

If an Animal Could Talk

Writing Prompt

Imagine if animals could talk. Choose one animal and make it the main character in a story. What would they say? What would they do? Write a story about them.

Caring for Nature

Writing Prompt

How do you care for nature? What do you do in your daily life to help nature? Share how you contribute to protecting nature and thus make the planet a better place for all those who share it.

All About Plants

Writing Prompt

Plants and trees are some of the living creatures that share this planet with us. In order for plants to survive their basic needs have to be met just like humans. Tell us everything you know about plants!

Plant Life Cycle

Writing Prompt

Like humans and animals, plants have a circular life cycle, starting as a seed that sprouts into a plant that, with the help of pollination, in turn reproduces to make more plants. Explain how this life cycle works for any flower or plant that you are familiar with.

Exploring the Forest

Picture Prompt

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Writing Prompt

These words come up a lot when we talk about protecting the environment and doing our part to be responsible. Explain what they mean and give an example of how you might be able to reduce, reuse and recycle in your daily life

The Origins of...

Writing Prompt

Folktales often explain the origin of something, or why things are. For example, why do giraffes have long necks? Why is the ocean salty? Create your own folktale that explains the origin of something.

The Best Season

Writing Prompt

What is your preferred season and why?

The Big Show

Writing Prompt

Choose one of the characters in the audience and write a story from their perspective about what they are watching.

Your Neigborhood

Writing Prompt

Describe your neighborhood or town/city

Sports Fanatic

Writing Prompt

What sport do you enjoy? Share what you know about the sports such as: The rules, Where, when and with whom you play, Your favorite professional team/s, Why others should also start playing.

Riding Your Bike

Writing Prompt

Choose one of the cyclists in the picture and write a story from their perspective.

The Best Way to Get to School

Writing Prompt

What is the best way to commute to school? Defend your opinion and try to convince others to adopt the same way of travelling to school! Think of some strong reasons to support your choice as well as some possible counter-arguments.

Would You Rather …

Writing Prompt

Would you rather ride a bike, a scooter or a skateboard? Explain why you would prefer that mode of transport. What are the benefits of that type of transport? Are there any disadvantages? You may want to think about factors such as efficiency, speed, safety, cost, impact on the environment, etc.

How to Make My Favourite Meal

Writing Prompt

Write a recipe describing how to make your favorite meal step-by-step. Make sure to use words such as: First, Next, Then and Last.

A Magic Key

Writing Prompt

You found a magic key, where does it take you to?

The Old House

Writing Prompt

Olivia had always wanted to go into the old haunted house and now she finally had her chance …