Writing Prompts

1. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX teacherprivate friend best familynice tell hide trustwon’t A secret Who is a person you trust the most and what does that mean? Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

2. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX Whatmany How kind Whereold WhenWho Why eat A funny question Write about the strangest question you have ever been asked (or think of a strange question you could ask someone). Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

3. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX deletekeyboard save lost filespell check powerscreen printmouse The computer Write about an experience that demonstrated how labor-saving devices can be more trouble than they’re worth. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

4. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX present play wanted get toycry favoritemad didn’tsad I was disappointed Write about an experience that left you disappointed in someone. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

5. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX laughedred people friend lookpointed sadschool hidefell I was embarrassed Write about a time you were really embarrassed. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

6. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX darkfind monster friend spiderhelp lostyell cryfell I was afraid Write about a frightening experience. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

7. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX carhiking plane fun trainpark beachrides swimfamily A vacation Write about a memorable trip (or a trip you would like to take). Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

8. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX yellscry angry tall lookface madwild bigloud A scary person Write about an encounter with someone or something you were afraid of. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

9. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX laughedsit people wouldn’t saidplay lookedtalk hidemean I felt rejected when Write about an occasion when you experienced rejection. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

10. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX barnhorses field sheep cornsmell haychicken cowssounds The farm Write about your first visit to the country or to a large city. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

11. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX happylike play talk gamefriend takesad turnfight My friend Write about the breakup of a friendship. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

12. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX toysbicycle friends good moneybad summerice cream puppycandy I wish for Write about an experience that showed how we should be careful what we wish for. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

13. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX schoolsaid class wrong matherase bumpedwrite sadsorry I made a mistake Write about an important misunderstanding. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

14. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX icerunning slippery hallway fallsharp firefreezing hot scissors It’s dangerous Write about a dangerous experience. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

15. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX tricksneak sheep hide disguisebad dresspretend clotheslook The wolf Write about an experience that showed how appearances can be deceiving. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

16. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX decidesneak food hide moviebad showpretend look I chose Write about a difficult decision that you had to make. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

17. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX workhappy hard book studyschool friends new readmove An important choice Write about an event that marked a turning point in your life. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

18. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX astronautfly moon flag rocket walk landNASA spaceman In history Write about a historic event. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

19. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX helpfight save bullies peoplebad stronghappy bravethank Superman Write about an act of heroism. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.

20. Spelling Word Detective vocabulary Writing Prompts WORD BOX nameplays lives hide boyfunny girlpretend talksgame My imaginary friend Write about an imaginary encounter with a real person. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.