This activity utilizes simple and open-ended writing prompts to stimulate student thinking for an impromptu write. A successful writing prompt should immediately provide a connection for students that will support their thinking.
Strategies/Skills Used
Writing Skill 1: I generate ideas in a variety of ways.
(1) Model for students, a few times, how to use writing prompts to inspire impromptu writing. See Sample Writing Prompts.
(2) Discuss how different people have different interpretations of a writing prompt. Help students understand that it is acceptable for us to interpret writing prompts differently.
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