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Jacqueline Firster

Writing Prompt - Create a Map of Your Life...and Write About It!

Grades: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
Subjects: Writing, English Language Arts, Home Learning

Student Instructions

You will be asked to spend at least 10 minutes crafting a response to this writing prompt. 1. First, watch the video video prompt. 2. Think critically and creatively about what this prompt is asking you. 3. Take time to develop a plan for your writing. Organize your thoughts. Who is your audience? What idea do you want to convey in your writing? (This planning should be done on paper). 4. When you are ready, tap the add button add. 5. Choose how you would like to submit your response to this prompt. - Type a note note OR - Write your response on paper and take a CLEAR photo photo of your writing page/pages. You can add an illustration to your writing by tapping the add page button addpage 6. Edit your work by reading it aloud. Does it make sense? If not, revise your work. Check for capitalization, punctuation, and complete sentences. 7. Tap the check to add to your portfolio.

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

10 Minute Writing Prompt ELA Gifted Personalized Student Choice English Language Arts Home STEM "Tell the Story" Creative Writing Map Your Life These writing prompts were expertly created by John Spencer and openly shared to teachers and students. They were created for Middle School students but most can be used with upper elementary students.

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