Timed Writing Prompt

Students wrote a descriptive essay for thirty minutes.

You may approach your writing with a variety of planning strategies, such as a web or list. The purpose of planning is to organize your thoughts and write paragraphs with a familiar order.

Choose ONE writing prompt from the box.

A.      Describe a favorite activity. B.      Who is the most interesting/ridiculous person I know? C.      I admire ______________. (This person can be a peer or adult.) D.      When I grow up…

In the space below, plan your writing. A plan includes at least three topics or key points with supporting details. If it is difficult starting, you may also try answering the 5 W’s and H about the topic (who, what, when, where, why and how).