Daily writing prompts

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Writing prompts for the lesson.

How to start a lesson? You may start with warming- up activities or just small talk. Why not to start with writing using prompts?

If you go to www.teacherscorner.net you’ll find a section writing prompts and what I like about this section, it’s organized day by day. So, you can present short writing activity and introduce your students the cultural aspects of the language.

Here is an example from the site:

May 3

May 3rd is “Space Day.” We see the moon almost everyday. Do you think we will ever live on the moon? If we do inhabit the moon, what type of housing do you think we may construct? After writing your thoughts, you may want to draw an illustration.

May 3rd is “National Teacher’s Day.” Plan and write a letter, or poem, to a teacher who has made a difference in your life.

May 4

May 4th is “National Weather Observer’s Day.” Different types of weather occur around the world. What is your favorite type of weather? Be sure to explain why you like this particular type of weather.

May 5

May 5th is “Cinco de Mayo.” This day marks the Mexican Army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. Using resources in the classroom, learn five (5) facts about this event, Mexico and/or the Mexican culture. Summarize your findings in your own words.

The Freedom 7 space capsule took the first American, Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr., to space on this day in 1961. If you had been the first American in space, how do you think you would have felt before, during and after your flight?

May 6

The second week of May is “National Pet Week.” Dogs are America’s most popular pet. Why do you think so many people in America own dogs? If you have a dog, what do you enjoy most about them? If you don’t have a dog, would you like to own one? Why or why not?

May 7

On this day the first stamp collection was started. Do you collect anything? If so, what do you collect and why did you decide to collect this item? If not, is there an item you might like to collect? Or why do you think people collect things?

May 8

Socks come in many colors and designs. May 8th is “No Socks Day.” If you could design a pair of socks that would best describe you, what would those socks look like? What type of colors would you use? What designs or patterns would be on them? Would you include drawings? Be sure to include all the details as well as a drawing