5th Grade Treasures
Weekly writing Prompts
Unit 1
1.1There are many ways students can complete. Think about a time you entered a contest, played a game, or competed against someone. Write to describe how you felt before and during the contest and what the results were using supporting details. (Narrative)
1.2There many types and definitions of a hero. Think about what you believe a hero is. Write to tell your opinion of what makes a hero using details and examples. (Opinion)
1.3Trees are important to animal life. Think of some animals that utilize the trees in their habitat. Choose three animals that trees are an essential part of their life. Write to explain why trees are vital to each animal using details and example. (Informative/ Explanatory)
1.4Space exploration is expensive. Think about how you feel about space exploration. Write to share your opinion of whether you think we should continue space exploration. Use details and examples. (Opinion)
1.5There are many breeds of dogs. Think about some types of dogs that interest you. Write to inform others about a particular type of dog and its specific traits using examples and details. (Informative/ Explanatory)
1.6End of Unit Writing Workshop-Personal Narrative
Unit 2
2.1There are many types of pets. Consider of all the possible types of pets. Write to tell your opinion about which pet is best using supporting reasons and information. (Opinion)
2.2Snakes have many unique features and traits. Think about what you know about snakes. Spend time researching snakes. Write to inform others about snakes. (Informative/ Explanatory)
2.3Monuments are built to recognize and remember. Research a monument. Write to explain the purpose and physical features of that monument. (Informative/ Explanatory)
2.4In the vocabulary story, Johanna was able to convince her father to let her go to the Mermaid Festival. Think of something your parents were or are hesitant to let you do. Write your opinion telling your parents why you should be allowed to do what it is you want to do using reasons and information. (Opinion)
2.5Life of a cowboy or cowgirl can be adventurous. Think about the day in the life of a cowboy or cowgirl. Write a poem or song that describes a day in their life using sensory details. (Narrative)
2.6End of Unit Writing Workshop- Persuasive
Unit 3
3.1There were other countries that helped Americans gain their independence. Imagine you are one of the foreign military leaders who came from France or Germany to help the Americans defeat the British. You have not met any Americans before and are sitting around a campfire with some of the soldiers. Write a letter to tell about the experience using dialogue and sensory details. (Narrative)
3.2Not everyone has always had the right to vote. Imagine you have been denied the right to vote because of your age, gender, race, education, or wealth. You have been fighting for this right and finally it has been granted after a lot of hard work. Today is your first time voting. Write to tell about the experience using sensory details and logical sequence. (Narrative)
3.3Adults and children have concerns about our environment. Many are troubled about pollution and loss of natural resources. Some think we need to be better at recycling. Think about some concerns you have about the environment. Write to share your opinion, supporting it with reasons and information. (Opinion)
3.4Every state has unique features. Think of the unique features of Utah. Write to describe the features of Utah using facts and concrete details. (Informative/ Explanatory)
3.5Technology is always changing and makes life easier. Think about all the technology that is available today. Write your opinion about which piece of technology you believe is the best, supporting it with reasons and information. (Opinion)
3.6End of Unit Writing Workshop- (Fictional Narrative)
Unit 4
4.1There were many important people who were influential in the Civil Rights Movement. Research the life of Martin Luther King Junior or other civil rights leaders. Write to explain what that person did and how it helped the civil right movement. (Informative/ Explanatory)
4.2Animals face danger when other animals prey upon them. Think of a specific animal. Write to explain how that animal defends itself against danger. (Informative/ Explanatory)
4.3Many Americans do not vote. Imagine you are 18 and eligible to vote. Do you think you would vote? Write to explain using reasons and information. (Opinion)
4.4We experience weather using all our senses. Some people like the cold and snow others do not. Think about today’s weather. Share your opinion about the day’s weather in a journal entry using reasons, information, and sensory details. (Opinion)
4.5Most Fables are stories that usually feature animals as the characters and have a moral or a lesson learned. Think about some fables you have read. Write a fable of your own using animals as the characters and include a moral. (Narrative)
4.6 End of Unit Writing Workshop- Expository Writing: Research report
Treasures Weekly Writing Prompts Unit 5
5.1The crew on the Endurance expedition endured a lot. How would you feel if you were in Shackleton’s crew? Write to describe your feelings about the expedition using sequence and sensory details. (Narrative)
5.2 Wesley created a civilization in his backyard. Imagine a civilization you would like to create in your backyard. Write to describe what it is like. (Narrative)
5.3Lewis and Clark went on a historic journey and discovered and documented many new plants and animals. Think about a particular plant or animal you know about. Pretend you discovered it and are documenting it for others. Write to inform others about this new discovery. (Informative/ Explanatory)
5.4In the story the unbreakable code, grandfather says that, “You fight for what you love.” Do you agree with that statement? Write to tell your opinion using examples and experiences. (Opinion)
5.5Ana Rosa’s brother is always focused on “what tomorrow is going to bring”. Do you think people should consider what might await them in the future? Write to tell your opinion using examples and experiences. (Opinion)
5.6End of Unit Writing Workshop- Descriptive Writing: Compare and Contrast
Treasures Weekly Writing Prompts Unit 6
6.1In fairy tales, wishes often come true after mishaps or trials. Imagine you are given three wishes. Think about three things you might wish for and some trials that each might bring. Write to tell about your three wishes and the misfortunes that may happen. Use examples and details. (Narrative)
6.2Camping is an adventure that allows us to encounter many new sights, scents, and sounds. Suppose you have gone camping and are lying in a tent in the woods. Write to describe the sounds you would hear as you drift off to sleep. (Narrative)
6.3There are many people with disabilities. These disabilities can make everyday activities difficult for some. If you could invent something that would help someone with a disability, what would it be? Write to explain your invention and how it would help. (Informative/ Explanatory)
6.4Gravity is a part of our daily life. Using details and examples from daily life on Earth, write a clear explanation of gravity as you might describe it to a young child. (Informative/ Explanatory)
6.5There are many different areas of science. You have learned about many topics in science this year. Think about the topics you studied. Which topic was your favorite? Write to tell your opinion using examples and experiences. (Opinion)
6.6End of Unit Writing Workshop-Explanatory Writing: How-to-Article