The Sketch: Select 1–4 students to come to the board. They have 5 minutes to collaboratively create a scene (a landscape, character, monster, etc.) The Prompt: Once finished, the rest of the class must use the drawing as the setting or subject for a creative writing piece.  Worksheet: Here is an example drawing by a class of sixth graders:

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These prompts work great as creative writing activities, quick class finishers, or even emergency sub plans when you need something engaging and meaningful for students. Video: Worksheet: 2) Creative Writing Prompt: The Day the ROBOTS Took Over!  Video: Worksheet: 3) Writing Challenge: My Life as a Metaphor! Worksheet: 4) Write a Letter to a Fictional Character! Video: Worksheet: 5) The Ultimate Creative Writing Challenge (Vary Sentence Length) Video: Worksheet: 6) Write A Story Inspired by a Song! […]

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