Teacher Workbooks

Language Arts Series Writing Starters – Beginning Level

Volume 3, Narrative

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Table of Contents

Theme Narrative 1-30

Topics Generosity 1 Birthday Wishes 2 Insight 3 Vacation 4 Presidency 5 Wishes 6 Freedom 7 Best Friends 8 The Future 9 Joy 10 Radios 11 Gold 12 Caught! 13 Prepared 14 Stuck? 15 Ace! 16 Kindness 17 Leaves 18 Sharing 19 Time 20 Hope 21 Magic 22 Decision 23 Discovery 24 Fit 25 Error 26 Language 27 Beauty 28 Priorities 29 School 30

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Generosity

You have saved your allowance for one complete year. You have decided to contribute your savings to a local charity. What will you do with the money?

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Birthday Wishes

Your birthday is just around the corner. Write about what you would like to do on your upcoming birthday.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Insight

Your grandmother/grandfather just arrived for a visit. After spending time talking and playing, what was the most important idea or lesson shared?

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Vacation

Write about your most favored and perfect vacation.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Presidency

Pretend you are elected the next president of the United States of America. Describe what you would do.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Wishes

Imagine you could be any bird of your choosing. What bird would you be and why?

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Freedom

As a recent contest winner, you may select anywhere in the world to visit. Where would you go and why?

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Best Friends

Describe a best friend.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

The Future

In 10 years, I can see myself…

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Joy

I am most happy when…

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Radios

At one time, many homes only had radios as a source of public announcements and entertainment. Describe what life may have been like with only a radio.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Gold

What would life be like if you discovered gold in your backyard?

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Caught!

As you pulled your hand out of the glass cookie jar, it tipped and fell to the floor crashing into a zillion pieces! It was only ½ hour until dinner and you were not to be eating cookies so close to mealtime. Write about what happened next.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Prepared

Prior to receiving a puppy for your birthday, you read many books on puppy care. Write about how it felt to be ready when your new puppy arrived.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Stuck?

Math assignments are a piece of cake for you. However, you left your assignment at school. Write an ending to this predicament.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Ace!

Describe how it felt to get a 100% on a recent test.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Kindness

Imagine you could invite three people to go with you anywhere in the world. Whom would you choose and where would you go?

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Leaves

After two hours of raking leaves with your friend, you look around with satisfaction of a job well done. Nine large piles of leaves are placed in the yard. They look so inviting! Finish this story.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Sharing

After three months of saving your bottle return money, you decide to spend the money on a gift for someone other than yourself. With whom did you share your savings? Why?

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Time

It’s been a rushed morning for you. You overslept. Your orange juice spilled on the counter. Your younger sibling tore up your homework. Yikes! Your bus is approaching and your coat is nowhere to be seen! Finish this story.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Hope

Pretend you have discovered the healing recipe and ingredients that will cure a current disease. Describe your discovery.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Magic

Imagine you discovered a magic wand. What would you do? What would the wand be capable of? Tell about your discovery.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Decision

While taking a test, you noticed your friend looking onto another student’s paper for answers. Will you report it to the teacher? Will you confront your friend? What will you do?

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Discovery

While walking along the sidewalk, you glance down and notice a leather wallet. You open it up and find a person’s license and $50.00. Describe what you will do next.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Fit

The sneakers you have always wanted were in your birthday basket! After wearing them for two days, they begin to hurt your feet. You love the sneakers and have waited what seems like forever to get them! What will you do? Finish the story.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Error

After your language test is returned to you graded, you discover that three errors that were not marked as wrong. What will you do next? Finish the story.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Language

A new student joined your class today. He/She spoke no English. Describe how you would befriend this new student and make them feel welcomed.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Beauty

You just saw an incredible display of fireworks. Describe the sight. Describe the sounds.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

Priorities

Think about the five most important things, people, and aspects in your life at this very moment. Describe them.

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Name _______________________________ Date __________________________ Writing Starter Theme: Narrative

Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

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Directions: Respond to the following writing prompt. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Include at least five to twelve complete and vivid sentences!

School

Tell about your best day at school, ever.

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