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Leprechaun's Pot of Gold Writing Prompt WritingLeprechaun's Pot of Gold Writing Prompt Writing
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Leprechaun's Pot of Gold Writing Prompt

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Everyone wants to find the gold at the end of a rainbow. What would your learners do with their newfound riches? This prompt asks just that and provides the space for individuals to explain their plans.

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Concepts

st. patrick's day, Narrative Writing, leprechauns, spending money

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Use this prompt on St. Patrick's Day and have every learner share what they would do with the treasure
  • Invite pupils to draw a picture that demonstrates what they would do and buy when they found the gold

Classroom Considerations

  • This is just a single writing prompt, but it would be a fun St. Patrick's Day activity

Pros

  • Handwriting lines are provided to support beginning writers

Cons

  • None

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