Grade 1 · Writing · Challenge
Free Writing Prompts worksheet - version 11
Grade 1 writing prompts matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 6 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Writing Prompts
Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-18U8ITI-FHBY
1.Create a dialogue between the Sun and the Moon.
2.Tell a story in which a mistake leads to a discovery.
3.Write a diary entry from the viewpoint of a migrating bird.
4.Write instructions for a game you know.
5.Describe a place without naming it; let a reader guess.
6.Explain the water cycle to a younger student.
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 11
- Create a dialogue between the Sun and the Moon.Answers will vary.
- Tell a story in which a mistake leads to a discovery.Answers will vary.
- Write a diary entry from the viewpoint of a migrating bird.Answers will vary.
- Write instructions for a game you know.Answers will vary.
- Describe a place without naming it; let a reader guess.Answers will vary.
- Explain the water cycle to a younger student.Answers will vary.
Worked example
Plan a beginning, supporting details, and a clear ending.
Common mistake
Starting before deciding the main idea.
Helpful hint
Jot down three details before writing.