The University of Iowa

K-2

Spring Writing Prompts

Responding to these fall-themed creative fiction and nonfiction writing prompts can help children and teens keep their literacy skills sharp. Each set includes 10 total prompts that encourage responders to draw from Common Core ELA Writing Standards skills. Tips for including reflection and providing teacher or caregiver feedback are also included.

Printable Prompts With Lines for Writing By Hand

PDF iconGrades K-2 Spring Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Spring Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Spring Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Spring Writing Prompts

Prompts With Fillable Fields for Writing via Typing

PDF iconGrades K-2 Spring Writing Prompts

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Tips for Using Speech-to-Text Software

This guide includes tips for caregivers and educators who are helping students get started with speech-to-text software. It also includes sample word and sentence prompts, examples of dictation practice activities, and printable cue cards.

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Reader's Theatre Scripts

These scripts can be used for reader's theatre, which is an interpretive performance of a dramatic piece. The scripts include roles for 6–8 readers and lists of potentially unfamiliar vocabulary words. Some scripts also feature a list of idiomatic or colloquial expressions used within the piece, which teachers and caregivers can pre-teach, especially for bilingual students.

Reader's theatre can be used to teach and practice reading fluency. Read our blog post on reader's theatre for more information.

PDF iconGrades K-2 Reader's Theatre Scripts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Reader's Theatre Scripts

Winter Writing Prompts

Responding to these winter-themed creative fiction and nonfiction writing prompts can help children and teens keep their literacy skills sharp. Each set includes 10 total prompts that encourage responders to draw from Common Core ELA Writing Standards skills. Tips for including reflection and providing teacher or caregiver feedback are also included.

Printable Prompts With Lines for Writing By Hand

PDF iconGrades K-2 Winter Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Winter Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Winter Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Winter Writing Prompts

Prompts With Fillable Fields for Writing via Typing

PDF iconGrades K-2 Winter Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Winter Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Winter Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Winter Writing Prompts

Fall Writing Prompts

Responding to these fall-themed creative fiction and nonfiction writing prompts can help children and teens keep their literacy skills sharp. Each set includes 10 total prompts that encourage responders to draw from Common Core ELA Writing Standards skills. Tips for including reflection and providing teacher or caregiver feedback are also included.

Printable Prompts With Lines for Writing By Hand

PDF iconGrades K-2 Fall Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Fall Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Fall Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Fall Writing Prompts

Prompts With Fillable Fields for Writing via Typing

PDF iconGrades K-2 Fall Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Fall Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Fall Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Fall Writing Prompts

Summer Writing Prompts

Responding to these summer-themed creative fiction and nonfiction writing prompts can help children and teens keep their literacy skills sharp. Each set includes 10 total prompts that encourage responders to draw from Common Core ELA Writing Standards skills. Tips for including reflection and providing teacher or caregiver feedback are also included.

Printable Prompts With Lines for Writing by Hand

PDF iconGrades K-2 Summer Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Summer Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Summer Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Summer Writing Prompts

Prompts With Fillable Fields for Writing via Typing

PDF iconGrades K-2 Summer Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Summer Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Summer Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Summer Writing Prompts