One of the things that I’d like for us all to do during this online school time is WRITE!
Just like reading, the more you write, the better you get at writing! So, I’m going to provide you with 3 Writing prompts per week, and I would love it if EVERYONE could try to write at least once every week. Your writing should be a paragraph or more in length.
If you do not feel inspired by the prompts, you are free to write on a topic of your choice, but try to write a little every week. Even just a journal entry of what you’re reading or how you’re feeling would be great. If you don’t want to put your writing on the blog, just write and send it to me via email. If you can’t share your writing at all, just write for yourself.
If you choose one of these prompts, please put the image into your blogpost first and then write your blogpost.
How to put an image into your post:
- Right click on the image
- Select “Save Image As”
- Save your image with a title you’ll remember
- In your blog, put your cursor where you want the image
- Click on the “Add Media” button that appears right under your blog title
- Click on ‘upload file’ and find your file
- After your image loads, look at the right hand side bar and scroll down
- You will see the following:
In the right hand corner, you can decide where the photo will go (left, center, right), how big the photo will be (thumbnail, medium, full size) and then click “Insert into Post.”
Now that you know how, here are the Prompts!
Prompt #1 :
Write a short story based on this photograph.
Writing Prompt #2 
Writing Prompt #3 : You can use this one in two ways. See below!
- This is actually a photo taken from a news article in the New York Times. Can you explain what you think is happening in this photo? What’s your best guess? I will post a link to the actual story next week.
- Write a fictional short story based on this photo.
Oh, and ONE MORE THING . . . I expect you to comment on each other’s writing. Find 2 other students in your grade and comment on their blogposts. Say something specific, like “I like the way you used . . . . ” or “You made me feel . . . . ”
I can’t wait to read your writing!
Prompt #5: Write a story that starts here!
