Grade 5 · Writing · On Level
Free Writing Prompts worksheet - version 12
Grade 5 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 5 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-10I198L-1W51
1.Argue whether homework should have a weekly time limit.
2.Explain how one invention changed daily life.
3.Write a mystery whose clues lead to a fair solution.
4.Retell a historical event from two viewpoints.
5.Describe a difficult decision and the values involved.
6.Write a scene where two characters want opposite outcomes.
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 12
- Argue whether homework should have a weekly time limit.Answers will vary.
- Explain how one invention changed daily life.Answers will vary.
- Write a mystery whose clues lead to a fair solution.Answers will vary.
- Retell a historical event from two viewpoints.Answers will vary.
- Describe a difficult decision and the values involved.Answers will vary.
- Write a scene where two characters want opposite outcomes.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.