WRITING  PROMPTS
GRADE 5

Compiled by:  Paulette Cefalu-Walkwitz

A community group is sponsoring a contest, and you decide to enter.  In your composition you should explain the following:                                                                                      THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE IS THE SOUTH Be specific.  You might want to write down ideas before you begin.  Think about  why someone would think this is the best  place to live. You might want to jot down a few ideas before you begin. Your multi-paragraph composition should be at least 100-150 words long.

-----Give specific details and enough information
-----Be sure to write clearly.
-----Check your writing for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Your class is creating a book about families.  Your teacher has asked you to write about your favorite relative. Before you begin to write, think about your favorite relative.  Why is this person your favorite?  Now write a multiparagraph composition that identifies your favorite relative and explains why this person is your favorite.

-----Your composition  should have at least two paragraphs.
-----Give specific details and enough information.
-----Be sure to write clearly.
-----Check your writing for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.