Beginning to Write – Journal Prompts

This is the fourth and last blog in this series about beginning writing and as the weather changes, we are beginning to think about spring and summer activities. I have discussed how providing pictures for younger students can help them think about topics to write about.

A series of pictures can help young writers expand on their topic and think about the time order in which things occur.  You can find free clip art on websites such as http://www.clker.com  or in old magazines. Print or clip the pictures and paste them onto lined paper for your students.  Ask them to write about what happens first, next, and last.

Here are some additional writing prompts you can give your students:

What I like about spring is…

The earliest thing in my life that I remember is…

The most fun thing I do with my family is…

My favorite things to do alone are…

What I like best about my family is…

The thing that I like most about summer is…

When I take a walk in my neighborhood I see…

The thing I like best to learn about is…

I feel very thankful for…

I really like my favorite teacher because…

I have fun with my friend because…