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Writing Prompts
Write about three things you could do completely quietly.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
A quiet activity
thee • A familiar way to address someone in the second person.
cloth • A piece of fabric.
thus • In this way.
WORD BOXfun writelibrary televisionread toystalk petdraw walk
SpellingList 1 List 2 List 3 List 4said*didboy*threedown*workputwere*before*just
waytoo*shallown*mostsure*thing*only*nearthan
fatthird*samelovehearyesterday*eyes*doorclothes*though*
finishcatchfloorstickgreatguessbridgechurchladytomorrow
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Writing Prompts
Write from the point of view of an alarm clock.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The cat
WORD BOXchased mousewanted quickcaught slowswatted at clawsran tail
Spelling
thud • A dull sound like a heavy blow or fall.
smith • A worker in metal; to form by heating and pounding.
broth • A thin soup.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4said*didboy*threedown*workputwere*before*just
waytoo*shallown*mostsure*thing*only*nearthan
fatthird*samelovehearyesterday*eyes*doorclothes*though*
finishcatchfloorstickgreatguessbridgechurchladytomorrow
Page 3
Writing Prompts
If I were a superhero, I would be . . .
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
A superhero
WORD BOXfight strongcriminals invisiblesafe crimepeople capefly costume
Spelling
thug • A cruel or vicious person.
thorn • A sharp pointed spine or prickle on a plant.
zing • To move with a sharp singing or whining noise.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4said*didboy*threedown*workputwere*before*just
waytoo*shallown*mostsure*thing*only*nearthan
fatthird*samelovehearyesterday*eyes*doorclothes*though*
finishcatchfloorstickgreatguessbridgechurchladytomorrow
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Writing Prompts
The nicest thing anyone has ever done for me was . . .
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
It is nice to
WORD BOXhelp shakeshare sayperson showassist handsmile eyes
Spelling
sling • A strap or band that forms a loop to carry or suspend something.
cling • To hold tight; to stick.
fling • To throw with force or violence.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4said*didboy*threedown*workputwere*before*just
waytoo*shallown*mostsure*thing*only*nearthan
fatthird*samelovehearyesterday*eyes*doorclothes*though*
finishcatchfloorstickgreatguessbridgechurchladytomorrow
Page 5
Writing Prompts
If I were the teacher the first thing I would do would be . . .
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The gang
WORD BOXkids namesport televisiongame showfun girlgroup boy
Spelling
bling • Expensive or flashy jewelry.
slang • Special, informal words.
gang • A group of people.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4said*didboy*threedown*workputwere*before*just
waytoo*shallown*mostsure*thing*only*nearthan
fatthird*samelovehearyesterday*eyes*doorclothes*though*
finishcatchfloorstickgreatguessbridgechurchladytomorrow
Page 6
Writing Prompts
Every Saturday my favorite thing to do is . . .
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
On Saturday
WORD BOXplay moviechores televisionfriends gamesvideo games toysbook family
Spelling
clang • A loud, resonant sound.
pang • A sudden feeling of mental or emotional distress or longing.
prong • A pointed, projecting part.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4long*here*otheroldtakecatagain*giveafter*many*
openkindmust*high*far*bothendalso*until*call
o’clock*second*watertowntookpair*nowkeep*head*food
snowwhomwomenamongroadfarmcousinbreadwrongage
Page 7
Writing Prompts
If I were an animal I would be a . . .
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The animals
WORD BOXscary fasttiger birdslion junglehungry Africahunters savanna
Spelling
gong • A large metal disk struck with a hammer to make a low bell sound.
stung • Caused a sharp pain.
slung • Threw or hurled.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4long*here*otheroldtakecatagain*giveafter*many*
openkindmust*high*far*bothendalso*until*call
o’clock*second*watertowntookpair*nowkeep*head*food
snowwhomwomenamongroadfarmcousinbreadwrongage
Page 8
Writing Prompts
My favorite sport is . . . because . . .
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
I like
WORD BOXbasketball hockeyfootball lacrossesoccer tennisbadminton baseballvolleyball golf
Spelling
rung • A step on a ladder.
swung • Caused to move back and forth.
flung • Thrown or hurled with force.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4long*here*otheroldtakecatagain*giveafter*many*
openkindmust*high*far*bothendalso*until*call
o’clock*second*watertowntookpair*nowkeep*head*food
snowwhomwomenamongroadfarmcousinbreadwrongage
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Writing Prompts
You are the last surviving member of the human race. What do you do?
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
When I am alone
WORD BOXscared dohappy playlonely televisionread toyswatch sing
Spelling
tar • The black substance used to cover roads.
harm • To cause physical or mental injury or pain.
mark • A visible impression on something.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4long*here*otheroldtakecatagain*giveafter*many*
openkindmust*high*far*bothendalso*until*call
o’clock*second*watertowntookpair*nowkeep*head*food
snowwhomwomenamongroadfarmcousinbreadwrongage
Page 10
Writing Prompts
Would you eat a bowl of live crickets for $40,000? Explain why or why not.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
It would be gross
WORD BOXeat foodbugs nosetelevision show picksister handsbrother face
Spelling
lard • Animal fat.
charm • To please or attract someone with personality or beauty.
lark • A type of bird.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4long*here*otheroldtakecatagain*giveafter*many*
openkindmust*high*far*bothendalso*until*call
o’clock*second*watertowntookpair*nowkeep*head*food
snowwhomwomenamongroadfarmcousinbreadwrongage
Page 11
Writing Prompts
How would escape from a villain?
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
To escape I would
WORD BOXrun hitfight pickkick pokeyell headscream slip
Spelling
darn • To mend; to curse.
ark • A large boat.
dart • A slender, pointed missile that usually has a feather on the end.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
becomebodychanceactdierealspeakalreadydoctorstep
Page 12
Writing Prompts
Write from the point of view of a bee.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The bee
WORD BOXstung branchflew collectedwas pollenlooking flowerbuzzed hive
Spelling
snarl • To growl threateningly.
spark • An ignited or fiery particle.
parch • To make hot, dry, or thirsty.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
becomebodychanceactdierealspeakalreadydoctorstep
Page 13
Writing Prompts
Write about a ship in the voice of a pirate.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The pirate
WORD BOXsword patchparrot hatleg shiphook beardeye captain
Spelling
soy • Produced from the soybean.
whip • To beat with a strap, lash, or rod.
whiz • To make a buzzing, humming, or hissing sound; someone who is really good at something.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
becomebodychanceactdierealspeakalreadydoctorstep
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Writing Prompts
Write about the best thing you have ever won.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
My favorite
WORD BOXsport moviefood televisionperson showactivity toybook song
Spelling
wham • A loud sound produced by an explosion or sharp impact.
whack • To strike or hit.
whiff • A slight trace of a smell.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4the*ais*you*toand*wethat*innot
saw*homesoon*standbox*uponfirstcame*girlhouse*
ask*smallyellow*show*goes*cleanbuy*thanksleepletter
becomebodychanceactdierealspeakalreadydoctorstep
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Writing Prompts
Write about the worst job you could ever have.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The worst job
WORD BOXgarbage grosshard plumberteacher meanpeople cashierboss coworker
Spelling
whim • An odd notion or desire.
rank • A person’s position or standing.
sank • To settle or fall gradually.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4for*atwith*itoncan*will*are*ofthis
findbecause*madecould*booklookmother*runschool*people*
jump*helpfly*don’t*fastcoldtoday*does*facegreen
itselfninebabyminuteringwrotehappenappearheartswim
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Writing Prompts
What would you trade for a week-long vacation from school?
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The best vacation
WORD BOXisland beachweek favoriteswimming golfsand castlehotel room
Spelling
blank • Not filled in.
shank • A cut of meat from the top of the leg.
plank • A long, flat piece of timber.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4for*atwith*itoncan*will*are*ofthis
findbecause*madecould*booklookmother*runschool*people*
jump*helpfly*don’t*fastcoldtoday*does*facegreen
itselfninebabyminuteringwrotehappenappearheartswim
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Writing Prompts
Describe the after-life.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
After death
WORD BOXheaven cloudswhite brightGod angelshappy familygrandparents pets
Spelling
crank • An ill-tempered, grouchy person.
flank • The side of an animal.
prank • A trick.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4for*atwith*itoncan*will*are*ofthis
findbecause*madecould*booklookmother*runschool*people*
jump*helpfly*don’t*fastcoldtoday*does*facegreen
itselfninebabyminuteringwrotehappenappearheartswim
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Writing Prompts
Write about something you discover while digging a hole.
Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice.If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher.
Word Detective vocabulary
The puppy
WORD BOXfound digginghole bonetoy deepdirty buriedlost ground
Spelling
rink • A smooth expanse of ice for skating.
mink • A semiaquatic weasel like animal.
slink • To move with fear or shame.
List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4for*atwith*itoncan*will*are*ofthis
findbecause*madecould*booklookmother*runschool*people*
jump*helpfly*don’t*fastcoldtoday*does*facegreen
itselfninebabyminuteringwrotehappenappearheartswim