180 Writing Prompts for Parents & Teachers (Grades 3-7).
- Meets 75% of Common Core Writing standards for grades 3-7 with teacher guidance.
- Tested & refined in sixth grade for 20 years.
Unlike state test writing prompts that require a linguistics degree and an energy drink 6-pack, these simple & easy prompts give flexibility to teach writing your way.
For Teachers
- Little to no prep, quick and fun ways to start morning work, essays, or class discussions. Plus, the added convenience for sub days, computer lab, long-term absences, homework, or extra credit.
For Parents
- Summer vacation tune-ups.
- Supplement classroom writing.
- Enrich when students need a challenge.
Contents
- Creative (26)
- Reporting (15)
- Humor (19)
- Dialogue (16)
- Expository (20)
- Persuasive (13)
- Irony (12)
- Realism (41)
- Suspense (8)
- Abstract (6)
- Hyperbole (4)
Plus
- Teacher Notes
- Student Tips
- Index
- CCSS Writing Standards
How do these writing prompts meet 75% Common Core Writing Standards for grades 3-7?
Easy, the standards are all the same. The standards want these grades to learn how to write persuasion, expository, fiction, non-fiction, and practice routinely. For example, third grade calls it "opinion" writing, and by seventh grade it is called "persuasion" with a thesis and examples. Increased expectations and teacher guidance creates the difference between grades.
These numerous prompts facilitate differentiated success. It's just a matter of matching the prompt to the students' needs.
Practice, Supplement, & Enrich!
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About the Author:
Author David Harstad has taught upper elementary over 20-years on the California Central Coast. He graduated from Cal Poly State University and spent time walking in the footsteps of his ancestors.
The Harstad Collection is designed to challenge upper-elementary thinking. The collection complements classroom teaching, opening doors to new knowledge. It develops a well-balanced student, both academically and socially, who will have many life successes.
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