What You Need to Know

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2 What You Need to Know FILE TIPS: This product contains PDF documents that can NOT be edited. If you find an error, please me at PRODUCT TIPS: The main PDF document contains the writing prompts and word banks for each month. There is also a folder that contains PDF documents with the writing prompt strips that can be glued in student writing journals. ASSEMBLY TIPS: I recommend printing the writing prompts on cardstock and laminating for durability. The writing prompts are black and white to save ink but can be printed on any color paper or cardstock to fit your classroom theme! I recommend hole punching your laminated writing prompts and organizing them in a binder for students to easily grab when writing! PRINTING TIPS: I recommend printing the writing prompts and word banks double sided. To print double sided, select Print on both sides and then select Flip on the long edge.

3 MONTHLY Writing PROMPTS

4 JANUARY Writing Prompts What are your new years resolutions? My favorite thing about winter is Do you like winter or summer better? Why? Write about your favorite thing to do in the snow. Write a story about a snowman that comes to life. Describe how to make hot chocolate. What is your favorite food to eat on a cold day? Describe how to build a snowman. Would you want to live in an igloo? Why or why not? Would you want a penguin as a pet? Why or why not? I think Martin Luther King Jr. believed that Write a story about the best snowball fight ever. I was skating on a frozen pond when suddenly A snowflake lands on your shoulder and whispers hello Write a story that takes place at the North Pole. This morning I woke up trapped in a snow globe and Write what you know about snow. Would you want a reindeer as a pet? Why or why not? Describe what it would be like to live in a gingerbread house. What would you do if school was cancelled for snow?

5 JANUARY Writing Word Bank arctic balloons blanket celebrate cocoa cold confetti dream flurries freezing frost glacier gloves hibernate hot chocolate ice iceberg icicle igloo January Martin Luther King Jr. midnight mittens penguin resolution scarf shiver sled snowball snowflake sweater winter

6 FEBRUARY Writing Prompts Design your own football team and write about it. Do you want the groundhog to see his shadow? Why? Write about an important African American. My favorite Valentine s candy is Would you want to be Cupid? Why or why not? Cupid s wing is broken. How would you help him fly? Make a list of people you love and tell why. Describe what makes someone a good friend. What does love mean to you? Write a letter to your family and tell them why you love them. Describe the best Valentine s Day you have ever had. Create a new Valentine s Day mascot. If you could meet the president, what would you say? If I were president, I would What is the best way to show someone you love them? If I were a type of candy, I would be Tell about a time you lost a tooth. If you could have any pet, what would it be? Which is better: Hershey kisses or candy hearts? Why? Make a list of ways to keep your heart healthy.

7 FEBRUARY Writing Word Bank arrow candy card chocolate conversation heart crush cupcake Cupid doves envelope February flowers friends gift groundhog heart hibernate hug kiss love party pink poem president red romance rose shadow sweetheart valentine Valentine s Day winter

8 MARCH Writing Prompts Are you looking forward to spring? Why or why not? What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Why? What would you do if the Cat in the Hat came to your house? Write a letter to a leprechaun to convince him to give you his gold. Explain the steps you would take to catch a leprechaun. Would you want to be a leprechaun? Why or why not? Write a story about finding gold at the end of a rainbow. Do you have a lucky pair of socks? Write about them. Write about what you would do with a pot of god. What would you do if everything you touched turned green? If I found a four leaf clover, I would Write what you know about rainbows. Where would you hide your gold if you were a leprechaun? What would you do if you were invisible for a day? What are 3 things you can give away during spring cleaning? Pretend you are a kite flying over your town. What do you see? I can t wait until I m old enough to How do you feel about rollercoasters? Why? You find a note in a bottle in the ocean. What does it say? Design a new pair of shoes and write about them.

9 MARCH Writing Word Bank bagpipe basketball bloom coins Dr. Seuss fortune four-leaf clover gold green holiday Ireland kilt kite lamp legend leprechaun lion lucky magic March myth parade rainbow rainy saint shamrock snake spring St. Patrick s Day tournament warm windy

10 APRIL Writing Prompts Describe a funny trick someone has played on you. My favorite thing about spring is Would you want a chick as a pet? Why or why not? What would it be like to be the Easter bunny? If I would be a butterfly for a day, I would What would you do if you could stay up all night? What is your favorite thing to do inside on a rainy day? Describe your perfect Easter basket. Would you want a rabbit as a pet? Why or why not? Create a new flavor of jellybean and describe it. One day it rained so hard that Describe how you would plant a garden. Write about a chocolate bunny that comes to life. Where would you want to go for a spring vacation? Write a funny story about a day it rained chocolate chips. My favorite smell in the spring is What would you pack for a trip to the moon? The best part about being a kid is Imagine you are a bumblebee and write about your day. If I were a superhero, I would

11 APRIL Writing Word Bank April basket bird birdhouse bonnet bunny butterfly chicks chocolate clean Earth Day Easter eggs family flowers garden jellybeans leaves litter nest pollution puddles rabbit rain recycle reduce showers spring sprout Sunday umbrella warm

12 MAY Writing Prompts What makes a great teacher? Write a letter to your teacher to say thank you. What qualities make a great mother? What does April showers bring May flowers mean to you? What makes your mom special? Write a letter to your mother to say thank you. If I switched places with my mom If a flower could talk, it would say When I grow up, I want to be famous for Would you rather explore inside a volcano or the ocean? Would you rather live in a sand castle or igloo? Why? Do you think testing is good or bad? Why? Imagine you are swimming in a pool of apple juice. Write about it. Would you rather live on a boat or in a cabin? Why? What makes someone a hero? Imagine you take a trip to space. Write about it. How can you honor the people who have died for our country? Describe the perfect burger. What toppings would it have? If you could be any animal, what would you be? Why? What is your favorite part of Field Day?

13 MAY Writing Word Bank appreciate birds bloom butterfly card caring daisy flowers garden grief honor inspire kites learning lilac love May Memorial Day military mother Mother s Day parade plant rose service soldier spring Sunday sunshine teacher vacation warm

14 JUNE Writing Prompts My favorite thing about summer is Write a story about your day at the beach. List 3 important things you learned in school this year. When I grow up, I want to be Describe your favorite day of school this year If I could go anywhere this summer, I would go Draw the perfect treehouse and describe it. Convince your teacher to let you have a class party. What is the nicest thing a classmate has done for you? What is your favorite outdoor activity? Why? If you could have any job at your school, what would it be? Write a funny story about spending the night at school. We were enjoying our picnic when all of a sudden My favorite animal to visit at the zoo is because If I were in a hot air balloon, I would fly to Describe how to make a sandcastle. Write a letter to a student who will be in this class next year. If you could have a summer job to earn extra money, what would it be? If I were trapped in an amusement park over night, I would Describe the best vacation you have ever taken.

15 JUNE Writing Word Bank beach berries bright camping fireflies fresh friend fruit grill heat humidity June lake muggy outdoors park pool refreshing ripe school shorts summer sunburnt sunglasses sunny sunshine sweaty sweet swimsuit tan teacher waterpark

16 JULY Writing Prompts Describe your favorite memory of summer. Write about the best way to celebrate the 4 th of July. I think freedom means Write about what you think your teacher does in the summer. Before school starts again, I want to In the summer, my favorite fruit is Write about what a sunburn feels like. Should teachers assign summer homework? Why or why not? What is your favorite breakfast food? Why? Imagine you can talk to animals. What would you say? Describe how to make the perfect ice cream sundae. What is your favorite kind of weather? Why? I was holding an ice cream cone and then I tripped One day I swallowed a watermelon seed and Design a new bike and write about it. If I had a water park in my backyard, it would be If you could fly a plane anywhere, where would you go? Why? Write about your favorite sport. Design your dream house and write about it. Who is smarter: dogs or cats? Why?

17 JULY Writing Word Bank American backyard barbecue beach blue camping celebrate eagle fireworks flag flip-flops freedom hamburger independence July lemonade ocean patriotic picnic popsicle proud red sandcastle sparklers stars stripes summer swimming vacation watermelon waterpark white

18 AUGUST Writing Prompts Write a letter to your teacher introducing yourself. Imagine you are the teacher for a day. What would you do? How is this year different than last year? The best book I read this summer was My favorite thing I did this summer was Write about a place you visited over the summer. One thing I wish I had done this summer is Describe how it feels to jump into a pool on a hot day. What are five things you can do to be a better student? My favorite subject in school is What do you want to be when you get older? Should students have homework? Why or why not? My least favorite subject in school is My favorite flavor of ice cream is What does your teacher do outside of school? Where would be the best place to go for a field trip? What would be the perfect school lunch? Describe the perfect school playground. If you were the principal, what would the school rules be? Design a sandcastle and write about it.

19 AUGUST Writing Word Bank art August backpack book bus cafeteria classes classmate classroom desk friend grades gym homework library lunch math music paper pencil playground principal reading recess school science social studies student subject summer teacher writing

20 SEPTEMBER Writing Prompts My favorite thing about fall is Write a story about a magical bus. Where would it go? Write about your favorite school lunch. Draw a picture of your teacher and describe him/her. What one thing would you change about school? This year I really want to learn Explain why it is important to learn how to read. Describe your favorite place to read a book. The best way to make new friends is Write about something you are good at. One day it started raining apples and What is your favorite afterschool snack? Why? Describe your new classroom in detail. Write about 5 things that make you happy. Which is better: indoor or outdoor recess? Why? What are your classroom rules? Do you agree with them? Convince your teacher to give you more recess time. Imagine you are a squirrel and write about living in a tree. I bit into an apple and found What is your favorite movie? Why?

21 SEPTEMBER Writing Word Bank acorn apple autumn backpack brown cider classroom cornucopia crayons crops eraser fall football friend glue harvest learning leaves orange orchard paper pencil playground rake scarecrow school scissors September student supplies teacher yellow

22 OCTOBER Writing Prompts When autumn leaves begin to fall, it makes me feel Write a story about a scarecrow that comes to life If I could stay up until midnight, I would The thing I am most afraid of is If I had a magic broomstick, I would My jack-olantern came alive and said I stepped inside the haunted house and saw If I were a bat on Halloween I would Design your own monster and write about it. I was raking leaves when suddenly I was trick-ortreating when I heard this strange noise Design your own haunted house and write about it. I drank a magic potion at a Halloween party and The best Halloween costume for my teacher is Describe the best Halloween you have ever had. If I were invisible like a ghost, I would Write your own scary story! Write 5 ways you can stay safe trick-ortreating. What is your favorite Halloween candy? Why? Design your favorite costume and write about it.

23 OCTOBER Writing Word Bank bats broom candy carve cauldron costumes dark Dracula footsteps frightened ghost graveyard Halloween haunted house howl jack-o-lantern midnight monster moon mummy October orange potion pumpkin patch scared spiders spooky treats tricks trick-or-treating vampire witch

24 NOVEMBER Writing Prompts Write what you know about turkeys. Is corn yummy or yucky? Give reasons why! What is your favorite holiday? Why? Write a letter to a veteran. Thank him/her for serving! I would be very thankful if I never have to What is your favorite sport to watch or play? Why? Draw and describe your idea of the perfect meal. If you could eat dinner with anyone, who would it be? Imagine you are sailing on the Mayflower and write about it. When I grow up, I would like to be famous for Do you think a turkey would make a good pet? Why? I jumped in a big pile of leaves and found Write about a time when you felt stuffed! Who are you thankful for and why? Write a funny story about a talking turkey. Is pumpkin pie yummy or yucky? Give reasons why! Describe how you would escape if you were a turkey. Make a list of your favorite Thanksgiving Day foods. The turkey jumped out of the oven and said Imagine you are a turkey. Convince people not to eat you!

25 NOVEMBER Writing Word Bank apples bread cornucopia cranberry drumstick England family feast grateful gratitude harvest Indians joyous kitchen Mayflower November oven Pilgrims Plymouth potatoes pumpkin roast Squanto squash stuffing thankful Thanksgiving tradition turkey utensils voyage Wampanoag

26 DECEMBER Writing Prompts What if there was an abominable snowman? Design a gingerbread house and write about it. Describe the taste of hot chocolate. Write a story about building toys with elves. Suddenly the gingerbread man jumped out of the oven Would you rather live with lots of snow or none? If you were with Frosty the snowman, what would you do? What will you miss most about school during break? My favorite holiday movie is Would you want a reindeer as a pet? Why or why not? Is it more fun to give or receive gifts? Design a new toy and write about it. My favorite holiday food/treat is What holiday traditions does your family have? Describe what you would pack for a trip to the North Pole. What are the 5 things you want most for the holidays? Design a holiday cookie and write about it. Write about what you are going to do during break. I woke up this morning as an elf and Write about your favorite memory from this year.

27 DECEMBER Writing Word Bank angel blizzard caroling Christmas cookies December elf fireplace freezing frost gingerbread gloves ice lights mistletoe North Pole ornament peppermint presents reindeer Rudolph Santa Claus scarf shovel skating sledding sleigh snow snowman stocking winter wreath

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