***Library Hot Five #197: Writing Prompts***

 No more writer's block! Students will grab their pencils when presented with a terrific prompt.

 
Workout Room: Writing Prompts http://www.everydayspelling.com/workout/prompts/promptsndx.html
These writing prompts, organized by grade level, encourage students to use their spelling and proofreading skills.

 Bright Ideas for Writing http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/brightideas/index.html
Try some writing topics that include photos for added inspiration.

 Writing: Prompts http://www.pasd.com/pssa/writing/wri20.htm
Learn about the modes of writing and suggested assignment styles. Check out the narrative/imaginative, informal, and persuasive prompts.

 Journal Writing Every Day: Teachers Say It Really Works! http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr144.shtml
Teachers share their best experiences with classroom journals in this article that includes several writing prompts.

 Story Starters http://library.thinkquest.org/J001156/writing%20process/sl_storystarters.htm?tqskip1=1&tqtime=1008
Here are 50 ideas to get the creative juices flowing. Click Writing Process at the bottom of the page for help with brainstorming, graphic organizers, the first draft, revising, editing, and the final copy.
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