Christmas Writing Challenge
Listed below are various Christmas/Winter writing ideas. Starting November 29th you can choose any of these writing prompts below to complete. You need to complete 5 before December 20th. Each finished sample must include the following:
1) Show the writing process ( A pre-write, a rough draft and final copy)
2) Show THOROUGH work. If you can only think of a few sentences to write ..... then CHOOSE another topic
3) Show proof or editing and revising ( signature/comments from 2-3 peers on PREWRITE)
4) Include a heading:
Name
Writing prompt title
Date
5) Collected in CHRISTMAS WRITING FOLDER
6) Show original creativity. I can't wait to see what you create!
We will be sharing these at our CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST ON 12/22
1) Show the writing process ( A pre-write, a rough draft and final copy)
2) Show THOROUGH work. If you can only think of a few sentences to write ..... then CHOOSE another topic
3) Show proof or editing and revising ( signature/comments from 2-3 peers on PREWRITE)
4) Include a heading:
Name
Writing prompt title
Date
5) Collected in CHRISTMAS WRITING FOLDER
6) Show original creativity. I can't wait to see what you create!
We will be sharing these at our CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST ON 12/22
CHRISTMAS JOURNAL TOPICS
You will need to create a pre-write for each topic you choose. The pre-write will show your plans and ideas for each topic.
- Write directions for how to make a snowman
- My magical snowman
- The snowman that never melted
- Design a new sleigh for Santa that includes modern technology such as a GPS and computerized devices. Draw this high tech sleigh and write a detailed description of HOW it works..
- Taking a ride in Santa's sleigh
- Baking cookies with Mrs. Claus
- My favorite winter sport
- A wonderful Christmas memory
- If I owned a toy store
- The great caroling catastrophe
- Off in the distance, I heard the sound of sleigh bells. ...
- Write a letter to Santa describing someone that you know who has been very good and kind this year.
- Write about one of your family's holiday traditions. Describe it in detail, tell how you feel about it, and what this tradition means to you.
- Pretend that you have just given Santa a mobile phone, laptop, or Ipad. Explain to Santa how this new technology will help him and save him a lot of time.
- Decorating the Christmas tree; A How to Guide to the Best Looking Holiday Tree
- If you were a Christmas tree, how would you want to be decorated?
- What do you enjoying doing during your Christmas break?
- We should have the Christmas spirit all year round.
- You go to the mailbox and find that Santa has written you a letter. Write a letter from Santa to yourself.
- Rudolph's nose was green!
- My vacation at the North Pole
- Draw a town map that lays out what the North Pole looks like. Write a detailed description of the important highlights of the North Pole
- Describe your new job as an elf at the North Pole.
- Write a paragraph describing what this Christmas phrase means to you: "Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men."
- What are your wishes for the world this Christmas season?
- Write an unselfish letter to Santa, asking him to bring a needed item to a friend or family member.
- "The best gifts are gifts from the heart." What does this phrase mean to you?
- If I could give a Christmas gift to the world, it would be ...
- How to wrap a Christmas present.
- The best present that I ever gave to someone ...
- Presents should not be important on Christmas Day.
- It is better to give than to receive. Describe a time when you did something thoughtful for someone or gave a person a thoughtful gift.
- This holiday season I plan to do something helpful to others. My plan is ...
- Pretend that you are a penguin who loves to "tweet." Write 15 tweets describing what it is like to live Antarctica.
- The adventures of having a penguin as our family pet
- The day Frosty the Snowman met Rudolph
- The Abominable Snowman is an ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan regions of Nepal and Tibet. Write a story about seeing the Abominable Snowman.
- School has been cancelled for the day because of a snow storm. What would you like to do during this unexpected day off from school?
- The gingerbread man jumped out of the oven and...
- Describe how the Grinch changed from the beginning of the story to the end of the story.
- How would you help the Grinch if you were a Who in Who-ville?
- Prior to the winter vacation, read your students A Christmas Carol (or show them the movie).
- Describe how Ebenezer Scrooge changed from the beginning of the story to the end of the story.
- Pick three New Year's Resolutions. Describe why you picked them and how you will accomplish them.
- Design your own Christmas or New Years card.
This list is just a way to get your ideas flowing if you would like to.... Create YOUR OWN writing idea and share it with me before you start.