Prompt Practice

Holidays are times when memories are made. Think of one holiday that you might celebrate with family or friends. Write a story about your time celebrating this holiday.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion

Many children love to read books. Imagine that you found a mysterious book in your school library. Now tell what happened when you opened the book.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion

Everyone has a favorite food. Think about your favorite food. Now explain why this food is your favorite.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion

The school committee is considering shortening or eliminating your recess. They are willing to listen to students' opinions on this topic. Some students may agree with the school committee's proposal and others may not agree with it. What is your opinion of the school committee's proposal?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion

Sometimes doing something for the first time can be scary. Imagine that one day you day the chance to do something that you had never done before. Write a story about the day that you learned how to do something new.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion

Many school districts are considering extending the school day an extra hour. Should an hour be added to every school day? What do you think?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion

Our solar system is a fascinating sight to see and explore. Think about what you have learned about the solar system. Write to explain about the interesting things you have learned through studying the solar system.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion

Inventions make our lives easier and more enjoyable. IMagine that one day you designed an invention for children. Now write a story about what this invention did.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion

Kids enjoy owning special things. Think of an item that you enjoy playing with or using the most. Explain why this one item is your favorite one of all.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion

Many young boys and girls have cell phones. Do you think fourth graders should have cell phones?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion