Writing+Prompts

Directions: Read the prompt. On the line write the type of essay, E for expository or N for narrative.

1. You pass a door every day. It is always locked. One day you pass the door it is unlocked. You open the door and walk inside. Write to tell what happens when you open the door and walk inside.

2. As the students entered the room, something strange happened. Each student became smaller until they were only 12 inches tall. Now tell about what happened the day you became only 12 inches tall.

3. Everyone has a favorite hobby or activity outside of school. Think about an activity or hobby you have or would like to have. Describe this special interest and explain why it is important to you.

4. Think of your best or worst day in school. Tell the story of what happened.

5. People learn things in school and in life. What is the most important thing you have ever learned? You may have learned how to do something. Perhaps you learned a valuable lesson about how to get along with people. Think about reasons why this lesson was important to you. Write an essay telling at least three reasons why what you learned was so important. Use specific details to explain and support your reasons.

6. A role model is a person you look up to. Think about someone you look up to. Why do you admire this person? Write a composition in which you explain to your classmates whom you admire and why you admire this person.

7. Imagine you are on a magic carpet that takes you anywhere you choose. Think about where you would go and what you might do. Write a story about your adventure. 8. Everyone enjoys receiving a gift. What is the best gift you ever received? Why was it so special? Now explain in an essay what your favorite gift was and why it was so special. Support your reasons with examples and details. 9. Suppose you could have any animal in the world for a classroom pet. Think about what animal you would like to have for a classroom pet. Now write to explain why this animal should be your classroom pet. 10. What might happen if a famous person came to visit you? Think about what would happened if a famous person came to visit you. Now write about the time a famous person visited you.