Mrs. Orman's Classroom Creative Writing Prompts Write a scene that includes a character speaking a different language, speaking in a thick accent, or otherwise speaking in a way that is unintelligibe to the other characters. (Note: You don't necessarily need to know the language the character is speaking—be creative with it!) Describe a character's reaction to something without explaining what it is. Write a story or a scene about one character playing a prank on another. Writing Prompt: Write a story that involves confusion over homonyms (words that have the same spelling but different meanings) or homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently). For World Storytelling Day, share the best story you've ever heard or told by word of mouth, or have a fictional character recount their favorite story. You're making your way down a cobbled street when a stocky, red-bearded man beckons you into an alley. Pick an item from each column in the chart to create a simile.
180 Journal Writing Prompts: Enough for Every Day of the School Year Notes on Journal Promptsjournal journal writing promptswriting prompts Based on the assumption that an academic year, in most cases, consists of 180 days divided into 4 quarters, I have grouped these prompts accordingly. You, of course, may choose to use any of these at whatever time you like. There are eight graphics on this page to serve as general visual bookmarks. Additionally, please consider using the following text links to jump to specific points on this page: Go to 1st Quarter PromptsGo to 2nd Quarter Prompts Go to 3rd Quarter PromptsGo to 4th Quarter Prompts 1st Quarter Journal Writing Prompts Return to top of page What follows below is a simple listing of prompts. If you'd like to make these really POP (and save yourself some effort at the same time), you may be interested in Journal Jumpstarts, Volume 1, which contains prompts 1-20 listed below. 1. journal writing prompts 2. 4. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33.
Science Shows Something Surprising About People Who Love to Write - Mic The benefits of writing go far beyond building up your vocabulary. No matter the quality of your prose, the act of writing itself leads to strong physical and mental health benefits, like long-term improvements in mood, stress levels and depressive symptoms. In a 2005 study on the emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing, researchers found that just 15 to 20 minutes of writing three to five times over the course of the four-month study was enough to make a difference. By writing about traumatic, stressful or emotional events, participants were significantly more likely to have fewer illnesses and be less affected by trauma. It turns out writing can make physical wounds heal faster as well. Even those who suffer from specific diseases can improve their health through writing. So what is it about writing that makes it so great for you? James W. Why? Rachel Grate I'm an avid reader, an enthusiastic eater, a slow but determined runner, and a proud feminist.
Top Five Writing Prompts for Students in Fiction Writing written by: Julia Bodeeb • edited by: Wendy Finn • updated: 1/5/2012 Students often have a hard time thinking of an idea to create a short story; thus they find writing prompts very helpful. If you give them a starting sentence it prompts their creativity and it becomes much easier to start to craft a story. They will be able to easily begin shaping the story. Use Photo Prompt and Have Volunteers State a First SentenceMany students like to have a visual prompt to stir creativity. Thus a teacher may hold up a photo or put a poster on the board.
English Language Arts: Writing Prompts/Journal Topics What is... What is something you dislike about yourself? What is something you do well? What is your favourite room in your home and why? What is a good neighbour? What is the worst thing parents can do to their children? What if... What would happen if you could fly whenever you wanted? What do you think... What do you think of 3D movies? What...misc. What do you like most about yourself? How... How do you feel when it's your birthday? I wish... I wish I had a million... When... When you are angry, how do you look? Which... Which quality best describes your life--exciting, organised, dull--and why? Why... Why is it important to be honest? Misc... Do you think there is too much fighting on t.v.
writing prompts Disney Lunar Eclipse: Kickin’ It, Mighty Med, and Lab Rats There will be a full eclipse of the moon on Monday night and into the early, early hours of Tuesday morning. Some people believe that a lunar eclipse can cause bizarre things to happen. Have you ever noticed that the word “lunatic” has the same root as “lunar?” And that Luna Lovegood is kind of, well, loony? Kickin’ It: “Invasion of the Ghost Pirates” (8:00 pm – 8:30 pm E.T. Mighty Med: “Night of the Living Nightmare” (8:30 pm – 9:00 pm E.T. Lab Rats: “Principal from Another Planet” (9:00 pm – 9:30 pm E.T. Q: What strange or wacky thing do you wish would happen as a result of this eclipse? What do YOU hope will happen as a result of the lunar eclipse? — Sonja, STACKS Staffer Interviews by Gerri Miller Image courtesy Disney XD
English / ELA | Visual Writing Prompts Not even sure this one is a great idea.