David Harstad

180 Writing Prompts David Harstad

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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