"If you could un-invent something what would it be?" "What are you more comfortable with—routine or spontaneity?" Here's a packet of one-a-day writing prompts. Although designed for fifth graders, the topics are appropriate for any grade level.

Concepts

Narrative Writing, Expository Writing, Persuasive Writing

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Set aside class time each day for writing
• Post a prompt that ties to concepts or topics being studied
• Have class members create a blog and post daily

 

Pros

• The Table of Contents lists the prompts by month, one for each day
• Subjects range from the silly to the serious, from the personal to the global

Cons

• None