It's no secret, writing is a lot more enjoyable when it's about something we care about. This simple exercise engages children in producing original writing, while allowing them to share their personal interest with others.

Concepts

Writing, Writing Prompts, explanatory writing, Expository Writing, reflective writing

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have students complete this writing exercise as an introduction to a research project on self-chosen topics
• Offer this writing prompt as a back-to-school activity, gaining insight into the interests of your new students
• Use children's writing to help differentiate lessons to meet their interests and abilities

Pros

• Guiding questions are included in the prompt that help direct student writing
• Depending on handwriting size, space is provided for one or two paragraphs of writing

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.2.1 W.2.2 W.3.1.a W.3.2.a W.4.1.a W.4.2.a W.5.1.a W.5.2.a W.6.1.a W.6.2.a