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Writing Prompts
Write about 2 good ways to prepare for a test.
The first good way to prepare for a test is…
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The bath tub
cap • a brimless hat with a visor. • to put a limit on.• the top of something.
gap • a break, space, or opening.
rap • To strike or knock with quick, light blows.• To speak rapidly.
WORD BOXwas warm was coldfelt relaxedwas full emptiedalways reminded
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
meabout*had*if*some*upher*dowhenso
livefour*lastcolor*awayredfriend*pretty*eat*want
longer*those*holdfullcarry*eight*singwarm*sitdog
meetsincenumberstatematterlinerememberlargefewbit
Writing Prompts
Write about the loudest thing you’ve ever heard.
The loudest thing I’ve ever heard was …
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The flag
cab • a taxicab.• The covered or enclosed part of a vehicle.
lab • Short for laboratory.• Short for Labrador retriever.
gab • To talk.
WORD BOXwas old had alooked waved in theflew washad strange always
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
meabout*had*if*some*upher*dowhenso
livefour*lastcolor*awayredfriend*pretty*eat*want
longer*those*holdfullcarry*eight*singwarm*sitdog
meetsincenumberstatematterlinerememberlargefewbit
Writing Prompts
Write an excuse for not working today.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The dinosaur
meek • Humbly patient.• Gentle or kind.
reel • The winding part of a fishing rod.• Something wound on a spool .
heed • To give careful attention to.
WORD BOXdrew wrotethought of knewcopied workedpracticed traced
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
meabout*had*if*some*upher*dowhenso
livefour*lastcolor*awayredfriend*pretty*eat*want
longer*those*holdfullcarry*eight*singwarm*sitdog
meetsincenumberstatematterlinerememberlargefewbit
Writing Prompts
Write three sentences about your favorite holiday that rhyme.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The boy
hex • To bewitch.• A magical spell or charm.
pep • Lively or full of energy.
den • A lair or shelter of a wild animal.• A name for a scout pack, like in Boy Scouts.
WORD BOXspilled droppedbroke lostwas hadforgot tripped on
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
meabout*had*if*some*upher*dowhenso
livefour*lastcolor*awayredfriend*pretty*eat*want
longer*those*holdfullcarry*eight*singwarm*sitdog
meetsincenumberstatematterlinerememberlargefewbit
Writing Prompts
Write about your first toy or most memorable toy.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The diver
yap • To bark sharply or talk shrilly.• Slang for mouth.
yip • A sharp bark or yelp.
wit • Showing clever ideas.• A person’s mental resources.
WORD BOXswam dovefound looked forwore waitedstopped was
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
meabout*had*if*some*upher*dowhenso
livefour*lastcolor*awayredfriend*pretty*eat*want
longer*those*holdfullcarry*eight*singwarm*sitdog
meetsincenumberstatematterlinerememberlargefewbit
Writing Prompts
Write a GREAT lead sentence for a story about an igloo adrift in the sea on a slab of ice.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The horse
reed • A stalk of tall grass.• A flexible mouthpiece on a wind instrument.
seek • To search or look for.
keen • Finely sharpened like an edge.• Showing strong desire or mental capacities.
WORD BOXdanced stompedtrotted stoppedran kickedwalked went
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
myvery*allwould*why*been*outthere*fromday
year*white*gotplayfound*liftmen*bringwishblack*
ridehotgrow*cutseven*woman*funny*yesate*stop
coverwindowevencitytogethersunlifestreetpartysuit
Writing Prompts
What has been your biggest challenge over the past year?
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
Paul
wee • Little or very small.• Very early.
dash • A small portion added to something.• A sudden movement.• A mark or sign that looks like this -
mush • A thick soft mass of something.
WORD BOXclimbed held onworried waitedslipped caughthoped pulled
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
myvery*allwould*why*been*outthere*fromday
year*white*gotplayfound*liftmen*bringwishblack*
ridehotgrow*cutseven*woman*funny*yesate*stop
coverwindowevencitytogethersunlifestreetpartysuit
Writing Prompts
Write an exciting newspaper headline followed by 3 sentences about it.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The octopus
shun • To keep away from
sash • A long band or scarf worn over the shoulder or around the waist.
lash • A swift blow with a whip.• The flexible part of a whip.
WORD BOXopened founddiscovered showedwas sharedlifted thought
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
myvery*allwould*why*been*outthere*fromday
year*white*gotplayfound*liftmen*bringwishblack*
ridehotgrow*cutseven*woman*funny*yesate*stop
coverwindowevencitytogethersunlifestreetpartysuit
Writing Prompts
Write about your idea of a perfect vacation.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
His computer
blob • A small drop of liquid.
lug • To pull or carry.
jig • Moving a fishing lure up and down to attract fish.• A type of dance.
WORD BOXexploded blew upstopped refusedhad wenttried didn’t
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
myvery*allwould*why*been*outthere*fromday
year*white*gotplayfound*liftmen*bringwishblack*
ridehotgrow*cutseven*woman*funny*yesate*stop
coverwindowevencitytogethersunlifestreetpartysuit
Writing Prompts
What annoys you about the state of Minnesota?
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
Bessy rode
sill • The part under a window.
hull • The outer covering of a seed.• The hollow lowermost part of a boat or ship.
dill • A plant whose seeds are used for flavoring food.
WORD BOXher scooter bestquickly pastaround throughbehind over
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
goseethen*us*nohim*by*was*comeget
mayletusethese*right*present*tellnext*please*leave
offsister*happyonce*didn’t*setround*dress*fallwash
wordalmostthoughtsendreceivepaynothingneedmeanlate
Writing Prompts
What does “a string of laughter” make you think of?
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The elephant
vex • To irritate or annoy.• To afflict with pain.
mock • To make fun of.
hack • To cut or chop something.
WORD BOXstopped dranksat stoodgathered wasnever always
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
goseethen*us*nohim*by*was*comeget
mayletusethese*right*present*tellnext*please*leave
offsister*happyonce*didn’t*setround*dress*fallwash
wordalmostthoughtsendreceivepaynothingneedmeanlate
Writing Prompts
What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with Batman?
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The scientist
muck • Mud, mire, or manure.
wick • A strip of fabric used in a candle or lamp.
quip • A clever or witty remark.
WORD BOXmade heldpotion greenwaved threwopened invented
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
goseethen*us*nohim*by*was*comeget
mayletusethese*right*present*tellnext*please*leave
offsister*happyonce*didn’t*setround*dress*fallwash
wordalmostthoughtsendreceivepaynothingneedmeanlate
Writing Prompts
Use lots of adjectives to describe a very hot day.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The rain
scam • To cheat or swindle someone.
steep • Having an almost vertical slope or pitch.• Extremely expensive.
spun • The past tense of spin.
WORD BOXfelt keptalways stoppedshowered camelet up washed
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
goseethen*us*nohim*by*was*comeget
mayletusethese*right*present*tellnext*please*leave
offsister*happyonce*didn’t*setround*dress*fallwash
wordalmostthoughtsendreceivepaynothingneedmeanlate
Writing Prompts
What do you like to do on a rainy day?
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The
flick • A light but rapid movement.
scuff • To mar by scraping.
bluff • To deceive or mislead.
WORD BOXfarm catred dogsat drovetractor stopped
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
goseethen*us*nohim*by*was*comeget
mayletusethese*right*present*tellnext*please*leave
offsister*happyonce*didn’t*setround*dress*fallwash
wordalmostthoughtsendreceivepaynothingneedmeanlate
Writing Prompts
Write about 3 things worth saving.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
My dad
glib • An insincere response
glee • Pleasure, delight, or joy.
glen • A narrow valley.
WORD BOXcarved madepumpkin designedface chosehelped me said
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
or*two*manlittle*has*themhowlikeour*what
handmorewhybetter*under*while*should*nevereach*best
startalways*anythingaround*close*walk*money*turnmighthard
halffightenoughfeelduringgonehundredweekbetweenchange
Writing Prompts
Describe what loneliness smells like.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The penguins
reef • A ridge of coral near the surface of the water.
seep • To filter or pass through a porous substance.
deed • Something that is done or performed.
WORD BOXplayed madebuilt threwknew how chosetook enjoyed
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
or*two*manlittle*has*themhowlikeour*what
handmorewhybetter*under*while*should*nevereach*best
startalways*anythingaround*close*walk*money*turnmighthard
halffightenoughfeelduringgonehundredweekbetweenchange
Writing Prompts
Write about what you’d cook for an enemy.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
We
gash • A long deep cut.
gush • To flow out suddenly and forcibly.
mesh • Interwoven fabric.
WORD BOXplayed swamwater parkliked to slidelooked had
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
or*two*manlittle*has*themhowlikeour*what
handmorewhybetter*under*while*should*nevereach*best
startalways*anythingaround*close*walk*money*turnmighthard
halffightenoughfeelduringgonehundredweekbetweenchange
Writing Prompts
Write about a time that you hid something from someone.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The worker
muff • A bungled, clumsy action.
buff • Muscular or physically attractive.• To clean or polish.
doff • To tip (your hat).• To remove or take off.
WORD BOXthought paintedfinished rolledliked to waitedstood had
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4
or*two*manlittle*has*themhowlikeour*what
handmorewhybetter*under*while*should*nevereach*best
startalways*anythingaround*close*walk*money*turnmighthard
halffightenoughfeelduringgonehundredweekbetweenchange