Ready-to-Go Spring Writing Prompts

In writer's workshop, I try to make sure my students have an engaging mini-lesson followed by writing practice each and every day. Even with the best of intentions, however, this doesn't always happen. For days when time is short and I want a quick assignment, or I have a guest teacher in my classroom, I rely on writing prompts for my students to get their daily dose of writing. 

So that I'm not left scrambling for the perfect writing assignment, I've created a set of writing prompts I can choose from for each month of the school year. These prompts stand alone, which means they don't need an accompanying mini-lesson and my students can complete them independently. Easy to use with minimal planning needed — what could be better?

This week I'm happy to share with you a collection of my favorite spring prompts. Below you will find writing activities that work well with a wide range of students. Most can be completed in a single class period.

March Prompts

Complementary Paper for March Prompts

I've taken a few of the prompts from the sheet above and put them on paper that I can print and copy. These are my go-to morning activity with subs. Click on the image below to print your own copy. 

April Writing Prompts and Paper

Use the ready-to-print papers below with April's writing prompts. 

I hope you enjoy using these prompts! Please let me know if you would like to see more for the other months of the year!

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