creative writing – Lets Share Knowledge

Grade 5 Creative Writing Prompt “Superhero” with sample answers

Somaira Khatri — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:42:36 +0000

These Grade 5 Grammar and Creative Writing Worksheets are for understanding and practice purpose.

Superhero

Writing Prompt: On a piece of paper, write a story about an adventure a superhero goes on to help someone.

Before you begin writing, you’ll need to brainstorm ideas for your story. Think: What are your superhero’s powers? What will be his/her adventure? Who will she help? How will she help the person? There are many different answers to each of these questions, so your story should be unique.

Take a look at the two sample answers provided in response to the given writing prompt. Sample answer number one is a story about a superhero named Zack who can shape shift into anything he wants. There is a little girl stuck in a basement, and Zack uses his superpowers to get to her.

In sample answer number two, the story is about super lady who has the power to control things with her mind. When a family drives the car off a bridge into a river, super lady uses her powers to save them.

Sample Answer #1

One day, Zack, a superhero, was flying through the forest as a bird after a big storm. He wanted to make sure no one was stuck out here. After a few minutes of flying, he spotted a house with trees fallen all around it. He carefully landed outside of the house and shape shifted back into his human form. Then, he heard a faint cry. He followed the noise to a window that looked into the basement. He looked in the window and saw a small girl crying in the corner. The window was mostly covered by trees. Zack looked for the door but it was smashed in by trees, and he wasn’t strong enough to move them. He was walking around the house when something caught his eye. It was a hole leading into the house small enough for a mouse. Zack quickly shape shifted into a tiny mouse and crawled through the hole. Once he was inside, he shape shifted back into his human form and helped the little girl get upstairs and safely out of the house.

Example story #1

Question 1) In your story, what powers does your superhero have?
Answer: My superhero, Zack, has the powers to shape shift into anything.
Question 2) In your story, what adventure does your superhero go on?
Answer: Zack is flying through the forest as a bird when he finds a little girl who needs rescuing.
Question 3) In your story, who does your superhero save?
Answer: Zack saves a little girl trapped in a basement.

Question 4) In your story, how does your superhero save the person?
Answer: Zack saves the little girl by shape shifting into a mouse so he can get to the little girl and help her out of the house.

Question 5) If you could be a superhero, what power(s) would you have?
Answer: If I could be a superhero, then I would have flying powers.

Question 6) Who is your favorite superhero (from a movie, comic, etc.) and why?
Answer: My favorite superhero is Superman because he can fly.

Sample Answer #2

Elsa, an ordinary girl to most, is secretly a superhero. She is known as super lady. She has the superpower to control things with her mind. She even has a special suit she wears when she is saving people. One day, she was going on a walk through the park when she came to a bridge. She walked down the side while cars drive by her. Suddenly, a car tire blew and the car swerved causing another car to also swerve. Unfortunately, the car drove right into the side of the bridge and crashed right through it. Super lady watched as the car fell over the side of the bridge toward the river below. After a second, a loud splash sounded as the car hit the water. Super lady noticed a family stuck inside the car panicking inside. Using her mind control powers, super lady brought the car out of the water and safely back onto the road of the bridge. Once the car was back on the road, she ran to it to make sure the family inside was safe. Thankfully, they were all okay, and they thanked super lady for saving them all.

Example story #2

Question 1) In your story, what powers does your superhero have?
Answer: Super lady has the powers to control things with her mind.
Question 2) In your story, what adventure does your superhero go on?
Answer: Elsa was walking through the park when her superhero alias, super lady, was needed.
Question 3) In your story, who does your superhero save?
Answer: Super lady saved a family from a drowning car.

Question 4) In your story, how does your superhero save the person?
Answer: Super lady uses her power to control things to control the car and bring it out of the river and back safely to the road.

Question 5) If you could be a superhero, what power(s) would you have?
Answer: If I could be a superhero, then I would have super strength.

Question 6) Who is your favorite superhero (from a movie, comic, etc.) and why?
Answer: My favorite superhero is the Hulk because he is super strong.

Grade 5 Creative Writing Prompt “Schedule/Timeline” with sample answers

Somaira Khatri — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:41:58 +0000

These Grade 5 Grammar and Creative Writing Worksheets are for understanding and practice purpose.

Schedule/Timeline

Writing Prompt: In the space below, write about the events, in order, that occur on a school day from the time you wake to the time you go to bed.

This specific writing prompts requires you to write out a schedule or timeline of events. You may either write it in essay format or list format.

Before you begin writing, you’ll need to brainstorm ideas for your story. Think: What is the first thing you do when you wake up? What do you do when you get home from school? What is the last thing you do before going to bed? There are many different answers to each of these questions, so your story should be unique.

Take a look at the two sample answers provided in response to the given writing prompt. Sample answer number one is written in essay format.

In sample answer number two, the schedule is written in list format, listing the timeline of events in chronological order.

Sample Answer #1

When I have school, my mom wakes me up early. First, I go downstairs and eat my breakfast. Usually, I eat cereal with milk. Sometimes I have waffles. After I eat, I brush my teeth and hair and then get dressed. After all of this, I get my backpack, and my mom drives me to school. When I get to my classroom, I start my morning work. I have math class first, then english, and then social studies. After social studies, I go to lunch. I eat with my friends. After lunch is reading time. After thirty minutes of reading, I have science class, and we do a science experiment. My last class of the day is my elective. My elective can be gym, art, or music. My mom picks me up from school. As soon as I get home, I eat a snack and watch TV for thirty minutes. Then, I sit at my desk in my room and do my homework. Sometimes, I have to ask my mom for help. Once I finish all of my homework, I am allowed to go outside and play. If it is raining, then I stay inside and play video games. My dad gets home around 6pm and that is when we all eat dinner together. Then, after dinner, I take a shower and brush my teeth. After, I get my backpack ready for school in the morning, and my mom and dad tuck me into bed.

Example story #1

Question 1) In your story, did you write your story in essay format or in list format?
Answer: I wrote my story in essay format.
Question 2) What is the first thing you do when you wake up for school in the mornings?
Answer: The first thing I do when I wake up for school is go downstairs to eat breakfast.
Question 3) What is one thing you always do at school everyday?
Answer: Everyday I eat lunch with my friends.

Question 4) What is the last thing you do before you go to bed on a school night?
Answer: The last thing I do before I go to bed on a school night is get my backpack ready for the next day.

Question 5) What is the first thing you do when you get home from school?
Answer: The first thing I do when I get home from school is eat a snack.

Question 6) List one thing that is different about your day schedule when you have school versus when you do not have school.
Answer: When I don’t have to go to school, I don’t get up as early. I like to sleep in late.

Sample Answer #2

Below is the list of things I do on a school day in order.
1. Wake up to my alarm clock.
2. Take a shower.
3. Get dressed, brush my teeth, and brush my hair.
4. Get on the school bus to school.
5. Eat breakfast at school in the cafeteria.
6. Go to class and turn in all of my homework.
7. Science class and quiz.
8. English/Language arts class.
9. Lunchtime and recess with friends.
10. Reading time
11. Social studies class
12. Music, art, or gym class
13. Math class
14. Get on the school bus for home.
15. Do my homework.
16. Eat a snack.
17. Take my dog outside for a walk.
18. Come inside for dinner with my mom, dad, brother, and sister.
19. Watch TV.
20. Eat a bedtime snack.
21. Brush my teeth and put on my pajamas.
22. Go to bed.

Example story #2

Question 1) In your story, did you write your story in essay format or in list format?
Answer: I wrote my story in list format.
Question 2) What is the first thing you do when you wake up for school in the mornings?
Answer: The first thing I do after I wake up for school is take a shower.
Question 3) What is one thing you always do at school everyday?
Answer: Every day at school we have a quiz.

Question 4) What is the last thing you do before you go to bed on a school night?
Answer: The last thing I do before I go to bed is brush my teeth and put on my pajamas.

Question 5) What is the first thing you do when you get home from school?
Answer: The first thing I do when I get home from school is do my homework.

Question 6) List one thing that is different about your day schedule when you have school versus when you do not have school.
Answer: When I don’t have school, I spend more time outside playing during the day.

Grade 5 Creative Writing Prompt “Research” with sample answers

Somaira Khatri — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:09:59 +0000

These Grade 5 Grammar and Creative Writing Worksheets are for understanding and practice purpose.

Research

Writing Prompt: On a piece if paper write research facts about topics of your interest. Then, write an essay about it.

Statue of Liberty, Julius Caesar, The Constitution, Great Barrier Reef, Lewis and Clark, Beluga Whales, Rome Colosseum, Martin Luther King ,Diamonds, Mt. Everest or Lions

Writing prompts may instruct you to write about fiction or nonfiction. If the prompt does not specify, feel free to make up a story or draw from personal experience. This prompt is nonfiction. Utilize resources such as the internet and books to find information on your topic.

Before you begin writing, you’ll need to brainstorm ideas for your story. Think: What is your research topic? What are some basic facts about the person, place, or thing? Where can it be found? What can it do or what is its purpose? There are many different answers to each of these questions so your story should be unique.

Take a look at the two sample answers provided in response to the given writing prompt. Sample answer number one provides research on the topic Great Barrier Reef located off the northeastern coast of Australia. It is a popular tourist spot and is home to a variety of marine life.

In sample answer number two, the author researches and writes about the topic diamonds. Diamonds are formed from carbon and are most known for their elegance and use in jewelry.

Sample Answer #1

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on Earth. It is located off the northeastern coast of Australia. According to an article, “Facts About the Great Barrier Reef,” the reef spans over 1,500 miles. It is so big that it can be seen from space, and according to one site, it is the only living thing that can be seen from space. The reef is home to numerous types of marine life including corals, jellyfish, sharks, rays, and fish.
The Great Barrier Reef is a huge draw for tourists. The article, “Great Barrier Reef Facts,” states that about two million people visit the reef every year. People have the option to take a boat ride over the reef or swim, snorkel, or dive in the reef. There are over 900 islands located throughout the reef and over 2,600 individual reefs. According to some, the Great Barrier Reef has been around for about 20 million years.

Today, climate change, warm ocean waters, and pollution threaten the Great Barrier Reef and the creatures that live in it. Some believe that these events may eventually damage the reef to no existence.

Example story #1

Question 1: In your story, what topic was your research about?
Answer: My research topic was on the Great Barrier Reef.

Question 2: In your story, was your research topic a person, place, thing, or animal?
Answer: My research topic was a place.

Question 3: Write one new fact you learned while researching your topic.
Answer: The Great Barrier Reef has more than 900 islands.

Question 4: Where did you find your information to your research topic?
Answer: I found the information on the internet and from reading library books.

Question 5: Where does your research topic live or where can it be found?
Answer: The Great Barrier Reef can be found off the coast of eastern Australia.

Question 6: List the most interesting fact about your topic you found.
Answer: The Great Barrier Reef is the only living thing that can be seen from space.

Sample Answer #2

Diamonds are best known for their beauty and use in jewelry. But diamonds do not start out so beautiful and elegantly shaped. Diamonds are created from carbon during extremely high temperatures and pressure. The process of forming diamonds is not quick. According to one site, it takes anywhere between one to three billion years for diamonds to form from carbon. Volcanoes play a big role in the formation of diamonds.

Diamonds are extremely hard substances. In fact, one site refers to it as the hardest material that we know of. This site also states that it can only be scratched by other diamonds. Approximately nine billion dollars’ worth of diamonds are mined every year. Almost 50% of all diamonds are mined from Central Africa and Southern Africa. However, diamonds can also be mined in Canada, Russia, Australia, Brazil, and India.

Today, diamonds continue to be mined every year from the places listed above. Diamonds are often seen in pieces of jewelry such as rings, earrings, and necklaces.

Example story #2

Question 1) In your story, what topic was your research about?
Answers: My research topic was on diamonds.

Question 2) In your story, was your research topic a person, place, thing, or animal?
Answers: My research topic was a thing.

Question 3) Write one new fact you learned while researching your topic.
Answers: I learned that diamonds are made from carbon during high temperature and pressure times.

Question 4) Where did you find your information to your research topic?
Answers: I found the information on the internet.

Question 5) Where does your research topic live or where can it be found?
Answers: Diamonds are most often mined for in Central and South Africa.

Question 6) List the most interesting fact about your topic you found.
Answers: Diamonds take anywhere between one and three billion years to form.

Grade 5 Creative Writing Prompt “Point of View” with sample answers

Somaira Khatri — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:14:33 +0000

These Grade 5 Grammar and Creative Writing Worksheets are for understanding and practice purpose.

Point of View

Writing Prompt: On a piece of paper, write a story that is from the main character’s point of view.

Writing prompts may instruct you to write about fiction or nonfiction. If the prompt does not specify, feel free to make up a story or draw from personal experience. In this prompt, if you are the main character, you may write from a personal experience from your account, or you may make up a story and write from the main character’s point of view. This type of writing is first-person.

Before you begin writing, you’ll need to brainstorm ideas for your story. Think: What will your story be about? Who will be telling the story? What pronouns will you use if you are telling your story from the main character’s point of view?

Take a look at the two sample answers provided in response to the given writing prompt. Sample answer number one is a story told by the author himself about a true story when he went hiking with his dad.

In sample answer number two, the author makes up a story about a princess who gets lost one day when she’s out riding her horse. The story is written in first-person point of view (from the point of view of the princess).

Sample Answer #1

Last year, for my birthday, my dad took me hiking. I was so excited when he told me what we were doing. I love hiking through the forest. It is really cool to get to see all of the animals that live there. My favorite is a snake. We see lots of different species of snakes all of the time.

We woke up really early to go hiking. We ate a healthy breakfast before we left. I had fruit and oatmeal, and my dad ate a granola bar and protein shake. The trip was about an hour. When we got there, we strapped on our backpacks which had snacks, water, and a first aid kit in it. We hiked for an hour and a half before we stopped. It was so cool. There were lots of bridges, hills, and ponds. We saw a pond with a bench by it, and that is where we stopped. I had a granola bar.

After our snack, we hiked for another hour and half. Then, we made it to this beautiful, large waterfall. I took some pictures with my dad’s phone. Then, we hiked back to the car to go home. Our feet were so sore after our long hike, but it was a lot of fun. I can’t wait for our next father and son hiking trip.

Example story #1

Question 1) From whose point of view was your story written?
Answer: I wrote the story from my point of view.
Question 2) What is your story about? Summarize the main points.
Answer: My story is about a hiking trip my dad and I went on for my birthday.
Question 3) In your story, as you wrote from the characters point of view, what pronouns did you use?
Answer: I used the following pronouns: I, we, and our

Question 4) Fill in the blank. Writing from the main character’s point of view is also called _____ – person point of view.
Answer: First

Question 5) Did you write a true story from your own point of view, or did you make up a story and write it from the main character’s point of view?
Answer: I wrote a true story from my own point of view.

Question 6) Which of the following pronoun is NOT one that should be used to properly write from a main character’s point of view?
Answer: c) she

Sample Answer #2

My name is Alana. I am a princess. One day, I went on a ride on my royal horse. I always go on rides with her. Her name is Giselle. There is path in the forest just outside the castle where I live. We ride the same path every day. But this one day in particular, I decided to take a different path. I didn’t mean to get lost. I guess I just rode too far into the forest.
Giselle and I tried to turn around and take the same path back, but the path blended in with the rest of the ground, so it was hard to tell where it was sometimes. It started to get dark. I knew my parents must have been looking for me. It turned out that I was right. They were looking for me because they knew I was gone longer than usual. Thankfully, my mom, dad, and the guards safely found us, and we were returned safely home.
Now, whenever I go for a ride, I have to have a guard accompany me. I like having someone with me just in case something happens.

Example story #2

Question 1) From whose point of view was your story written?
Answer: My story was written from the main character’s point of view. This was the princess, Alana.
Question 2) What is your story about? Summarize the main points.
Answer: My story is about a princess named Alana who goes on a horse ride on day and gets lost.
Question 3) In your story, as you wrote from the characters point of view, what pronouns did you use?
Answer: I used the pronouns me, I, we, and us.

Question 4) Fill in the blank. Writing from the main character’s point of view is also called _____ – person point of view.
Answer: First

Question 5) Did you write a true story from your own point of view, or did you make up a story and write it from the main character’s point of view?
Answer: I made up a story and wrote it from the main character’s (the princess) point of view.

Question 6) Which of the following pronoun is NOT one that should be used to properly write from a main character’s point of view?
Answer: c) she

Grade 5 Creative Writing Prompt “Persuasion” with sample answers

Somaira Khatri — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:14:07 +0000

These Grade 5 Grammar and Creative Writing Worksheets are for understanding and practice purpose.

Persuasion

Writing Prompt: On a piece of paper, write an essay to convince someone why either zombies or vampires are better than the other. Include three main reasons.

This specific writing prompts requires you to write a persuasive essay. In other words, you want to come up with three reasons to persuade someone why one thing is better than the other. Your essay should have five separate paragraphs. The first should be the introduction. The second, third, and fourth paragraphs should be the three reasons, and the final paragraph should be the conclusion.

Before you begin writing, you’ll need to brainstorm ideas for your story. Think: Do you think vampires or zombies are better than the other? What are the three reasons you believe this? There are many different answers to each of these questions, so your story should be unique.

Take a look at the two sample answers provided in response to the given writing prompt. Sample answer number one is an essay trying to persuade the readers that zombies are better than vampires. The three reasons why zombies are smarter is because they eat brains, zombies can go outside anytime during the day or night, and they are related to Frankenstein the monster who is awesome.

In sample answer number two, the writer is trying to persuade the readers that vampires are better than zombies. The three reasons why that are given are vampires have sharp teeth, vampires can turn into bats and fly, and vampires are faster than zombies.

Sample Answer #1

I think that zombies are better than vampires. I have three main reasons why I believe this. First, zombies are smarter than vampires because they eat brains. Second, zombies are able to go outside at any point during the day or night. Third, they are single minded.
First, I think zombies are much smarter than vampires are because they eat brains. All of those brains must make them smart. Being smart is a good characteristic for anyone to have.
Second, in addition to being smarter, I believe that zombies are also better because they can be outside at any point during the day or night. Vampires, on the other hand, can only be outside at night because they will burn if they are exposed to the sun. Because of this, vampires sleep all day and are lazy. Lazy people don’t get things done.

Finally, zombies are better than vampires because they are cousins of Frankenstein the monster, and Frankenstein is just plain awesome. So, anyone or anything related to him is also awesome.

Therefore, I believe that zombies are better than vampires. Zombies are smarter, can go out anytime, anywhere, and they are related to Frankenstein.

Example story #1

Question 1) In your story, what did you write was better than the other, vampires or zombies?
Answer: I wrote a persuasion essay arguing that zombies are better than vampires.
Question 2) List your first reason of persuasion for your opinion.
Answer: My first reason was that zombies are smarter than vampires because they eat brains.
Question 3) List your second reason of persuasion for your opinion.
Answer: My second reason was that zombies can be outside at anytime during the day and night whereas vampires can only be out at night.

Question 4) List your third reason of persuasion for your opinion.
Answer: My third reason was that zombies are related to Frankenstein the monster who is awesome, so zombies too must also be awesome.

Question 5) Choose the best choice synonym for the word persuade.
a) Convince b) Influence c) Encourage d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Question 6) How many paragraphs should a persuasion essay requiring FOUR reasons have?
Answer: A persuasion essay requiring four reasons should have six paragraphs – introduction, four reasoning paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Sample Answer #2

I believe that vampires are better than zombies for many reasons. The main reasons include vampires have sharp teeth, vampires can turn themselves into bats and fly, and vampires are fast.
First, vampires have very sharp teeth. These sharp teeth help them bite and chew things easily. Zombies have difficulty with this because their teeth aren’t sharp like vampire teeth.
My next reason is that vampires are better than zombies because they can fly. Zombies can’t fly. They can only walk and that is lame. Vampires are able to fly by turning themselves into bats. In this form, they are able to fly all around the sky.

Finally, my last reason is that vampires are fast. They are much faster than zombies. This is primarily because of their ability to fly. Vampires can cover more ground and get more done than zombies can because of their quickness.

In conclusion, it is clear that vampires are much better than zombies are. They have sharp teeth, can fly, and are fast. These are all great qualities that set them apart from zombies who have dull teeth, can’t fly, and are slow.

Example story #2

Question 1) In your story, what did you write was better than the other, vampires or zombies?
Answer: I wrote a persuasion essay arguing that vampires are better than zombies.
Question 2) List your first reason of persuasion for your opinion.
Answer: My first reason was that vampires have sharp teeth so they can bite things easily.
Question 3) List your second reason of persuasion for your opinion.
Answer: My second reason was that vampires can turn into bats and fly around.

Question 4) List your third reason of persuasion for your opinion.
Answer: My third reason was that vampires are faster than zombies.

Question 5) Choose the best choice synonym for the word persuade.
a) Convince b) Influence c) Encourage d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Grade 5 Creative Writing Prompt “Opinion” with sample answers

Somaira Khatri — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:13:37 +0000

These Grade 5 Grammar and Creative Writing Worksheets are for understanding and practice purpose.

Opinion

Writing Prompt: On a piece of paper, write about an opinion you have on movies vs. books. Give at least two reasons why you think what you do.

Writing prompts may instruct you to write about fiction or nonfiction. In this prompt, you are instructed to write about your opinion on whether books or movies are better.

Before you begin writing, you’ll need to brainstorm ideas for your story. Think: Do you like movies or books better? Why? What are strong selling points of your opinion? There are many different answers to each of these questions, so your story should be unique.

Take a look at the two sample answers provided in response to the given writing prompt. Sample answer number one tells about the author’s opinion on why he thinks books are better than movies. His two reasons are that you can imagine more of the world in a book than you can when watching a movie and books help you learn vocabulary and writing skills unlike movies.

In sample answer number two, the author writes about her opinion of movies being better than books. She gives two reasons. One is that movies are more visually enjoyable than books. The second reason is that movies tell a story over a shorter period than books do.

Sample Answer #1

My opinion of movies versus books is that books are better than movies. I have two main reasons why I believe this.
First of all, I think books are better than movies because they allow you to immerse yourself into the world of the book and imagine things the way you want. There is more freedom to do this when reading a book than when watching a movie. When you watch a movie, everything visually plays out in front of you, including the events and the characters. However, in a book, you have more freedom to imagine these things yourself.
My second reason why I believe books are better than movies is that they help you learn. Reading books helps to strengthen your mind. It shows you different writing styles, can teach you grammar, and can teach you vocabulary. Further, reading books helps you to become a better writer yourself.

In conclusion, I think books are better than movies. I have two reasons why I believe this. One is that books give you the freedom to imagine the world more than movies. The second is that books help you to learn.

Example story #1

Question 1) What is your opinion of books vs. movies (which do you like better)?
Answer: My opinion is that books are better than movies.
Question 2) What is one reason you like books better than movies or vice versa?
Answer: One reason I like books better than movies is that you have more freedom to imagine the world than when you watch the world play out in front of you when watching a movie.
Question 3) In your own words, what does the word opinion mean to you?
Answer: Opinion means what you believe.

Question 4) Which of the following is a synonym for the word opinion?
Answer: d) all of the above

Question 5) What do you feel makes a strong argument on why one thing is better than the other?
Answer: I feel that reasons that cannot be disputed make a strong argument.

Question 6) Write one reason supporting the opposite of your opinion.
Answer: Movies are better than books because they are more visually appealing than books.

Sample Answer #2

My opinion on movies versus books is that movies are better than books. I believe this for two reasons. First, movies are more visually appealing than books. Second, movies play out a story quicker than books do.
To further support my opinion, I will give additional detail on my reasons. First, movies are primarily visual. Books, on the hand, are not very visually appealing. They are comprised of mainly text. Movies play out a story, the events, and its characters on a screen.
My second reason is that movies play out a story over a shorter time period than books do. To read a book takes a long time. Sometimes, I read books for days or weeks. I get anxious about how a story ends this way.

However, on the other hand, movies play out a story over a much faster time period, usually between one and a half and three hours. This is also good because it allows you to have time to do other important things.

Therefore, my opinion is that movies are better than books. They are more visually appealing than books are, and they tell a story over a shorter time period, allowing you more time to do other things.

Example story #2

Question 1) What is your opinion of books vs. movies (which do you like better)?
Answer: My opinion is that movies are better than books.
Question 2) What is one reason you like books better than movies or vice versa?
Answer: One reason I like movies better than books is because they are more visually enjoyable than books.
Question 3) In your own words, what does the word opinion mean to you?
Answer: Your opinion is your view of something.

Question 4) Which of the following is a synonym for the word opinion?
Answer: d) all of the above

Question 5) What do you feel makes a strong argument on why one thing is better than the other?
Answer: I feel many reasons to support your opinion helps to make a strong argument.

Question 6) Write one reason supporting the opposite of your opinion.
Answer: Books are better than movies because they can help you teach things like reading and writing skills.

Question 6) True or False. Stories can have more than one main point.
Answer: True.

Grade 5 Creative Writing Prompt “Main Point” with sample answers

Somaira Khatri — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:37:30 +0000

These Grade 5 Grammar and Creative Writing Worksheets are for understanding and practice purpose.

Main Point

Writing Prompt: On a piece of paper, write a story with any main point and provide two examples of support for your main point.

Writing prompts may instruct you to write about fiction or nonfiction. If the prompt does not specify, feel free to make up a story or draw from personal experience.

Before you begin writing, you’ll need to brainstorm ideas for your story. Think: What is my main point? How will I support my main point? Writing can have multiple main points of view, but please only pick one for your story. There are many different answers to each of these questions, so your story should be unique.

Take a look at the two sample answers provided in response to the given writing prompt. Sample answer number one is a story with the main point: It is important to follow all rules at school. This main point is supported with examples of what will happen if you don’t follow the rules at school.

In sample answer number two, the author writes a story with the main point: Waterparks are really fun. The main point is supported with examples of why and how waterparks are really fun such as big slides and junk food.

Sample Answer #1

There are many rules at school. It is important to follow all of them. If you don’t follow the rules, there are consequences. Your teachers and the principal can give you some kind of warning or punishment. Also, if you get in trouble at school for not following the rules, you may miss out on fun things like recess and field trips.
First, it is important to follow the rules at school because your teacher may give you detention. Detention is not a good thing and it is definitely not fun. You have to stay late after school and sit and do extra work. If you keep not following the rules, the principal may even decide to suspend you which is like a really long detention. That is not fun either, so it is best to follow all of the rules.
Second, it is important to follow the rules at school because you may miss out fun things like field trips and recess. One time, my best friend was talking during our walk to lunch which is supposed to be quiet time, and he had to sit out from recess that day. If you are really bad, you may even miss a really cool field trip, like our one coming up to the art museum.

As you can see, it is very important to follow all of the rules at school. If you don’t, you could end up in detention, missing recess, or missing out on field trips.

Example story #1

Question 1) In your story, what is your main point?
Answer: My main point is that it is important to follow the rules at school.
Question 2) In your story, what is the first example you used to support your main point?
Answer: My first example I used to support my main point was that if you don’t follow the rules at school, you could end up in detention or suspended.
Question 3) In your story, what is the second example you used to support your main point?
Answer: My second example I used to support my main point was that if you don’t follow the rules at school, you could miss out on fun things like recess and field trips.

Question 4) Which of the following is the opposite of the word main?
Answer: d) Minor

Question 5) Which of the following phrases is synonymous with main point?
Answer: d) all of the above

Question 6) True or False. Stories can have more than one main point.
Answer: True.

Sample Answer #2

Waterparks are really fun. They have a bunch of really tall slides you can go on. They also have wave pools. Another big reason waterparks are fun are because they have places to eat that give you hot dogs and cotton candy.
If you haven’t been to a waterpark before, you should go because they are really fun. First of all, they have a bunch of really tall slides that you can slide down. Some of the slides you use a tube to slide down on but on other slides, you go down on your back. Some slides are enclosed while others are open. Some slides are curvy too. Waterparks also have wave pools where you can swim in or take a tube. The waves make you go up and down. It’s a lot of fun.
Second, waterparks are really fun because they have a lot of places where you can go eat junk food. Last month, when I went to a waterpark, we ate lunch at a place that had hot dogs, burgers, and pretzels. It was delicious. There were also a bunch of places with cotton candy, ice cream, and candy.

1. As you can see, waterparks are really fun. If you have never been before, you should check one out so you can enjoy the tall slides, wave pool, and junk food.

Example story #2

Question 1) In your story, what is your main point?
Answer: My main point was waterparks are really fun.
Question 2) In your story, what is the first example you used to support your main point?
Answer: My first example I used to support my main point was that waterparks are really fun because they have a bunch of tall slides and have a wave pool.
Question 3) In your story, what is the second example you used to support your main point?
Answer: My second example I used to support my main point was that waterparks are really fun because they have a lot of places where you can go eat junk food.

Question 4) Which of the following is the opposite of the word main?
Answer: d) Minor

Question 5) Which of the following phrases is synonymous with main point?
Answer: d) all of the above

Question 6) True or False. Stories can have more than one main point.
Answer: True.

Grade 5 Creative Writing Prompt “Instructions” with sample answers

Somaira Khatri — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:37:02 +0000

These Grade 5 Grammar and Creative Writing Worksheets are for understanding and practice purpose.

Instructions

Writing Prompt: In the space below, write a set of instructions that tell someone how to do a certain task. Number each step.

Before you begin writing, you’ll need to brainstorm ideas for your story. Think: What item or task are you telling your readers how to make/do? What items or skills are needed to complete the instructions? How long will the task take to complete? There are many different answers to each of these questions, so your instructions should be unique.

Take a look at the two sample answers provided in response to the given writing prompt. Sample answer number one is a sheet of instructions that tells someone how to train a dragon.

In sample answer number two, someone writes instructions on how to paint a rainbow fish using only three colors.

Sample Answer #1

How to Train a Dragon
Training a dragon is no easy task. To fully train a dragon, approximately four weeks of training is necessary. The steps are broken down below by week.
Week One:
1. Find a dragon.

2. Get a leash for your dragon and put him or her on it. Tie the leash to a tree to ensure your dragon does not escape.

3. Teach your dragon how to sit and stay in one place by demonstrating the actions. When the dragon successfully imitates you, give him a treat.

Week Two:
1. This week, you will teach your dragon to breathe fire. With the help of an adult, set up a firepit.

2. Tell your dragon to breathe out forcefully at the firepit. Have him or her take deep breaths to help get fire out. Repeat this until your dragon is able to light up the firepit with his or her breath.

Week Three:
1. This week, you will teach your dragon to fly. Untie your dragon’s leash from the tree. Demonstrate flying motions by flapping your arms. Let your dragon imitate you. Give a treat when he or she does this.

2. Once your dragon can flap his or her wings, teach him or her how to get air by jumping while flapping your arms. Once he gets air, give him a treat. Continue this until he is able to fly around the area.

Week Four:
Find a way to get on your dragon’s back. Once on, use his collar to hold on. Then, tell your dragon to fly. Use him or her to fly you wherever! And this is how you train a dragon.

Example story #1

Question 1) In your instructions, what item or task did you write instructions for?
Answer: I wrote instructions for someone to learn how to train a dragon.

Question 2) In your instructions, what items or skills are needed to complete the set of instructions?
Answer: You will need a dragon, a collar, a leash, and a firepit.

Question 3) In your instructions, how long will the task take to complete?
Answer: The task will take four weeks to fully train a dragon.

Question 4) In your instructions, how many steps are there?
Answer: There are a total of eight steps over a period of four weeks.

Question 5) Did you write about a set of instructions for something that is real or a fantasy? If it is real, is it something you have done before?
Answer: I wrote a set of instructions for a task that is a fantasy.

Question 6) Have you ever had to follow instructions to make something or complete a task? If so, for what?
Answer: Yes, I have had to follow instructions to make an origami bird in art class.

Sample Answer #2

Paint a Rainbow Fish Using Only Three Colors
Follow these instructions to paint your own rainbow fish using only three colors.
1. Pour blue, yellow, and red paint on a plate.
2. Get a water cup to rinse your paintbrush.
3. Lay a sheet of white paper out in front of you.

4. Get a pencil and draw the outline of a fish.

5. Now, take your paintbrush and paint your first stripe on your rainbow fish. You will go in order of the colors of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple). Start with red.

6. Rinse your paintbrush.

7. Next, you will need to mix the red and yellow paint to make orange. Once you do this, paint the orange stripe on your fish next to the red stripe.

8. Rinse your paintbrush.

9. Paint a yellow stripe on your fish next to the orange stripe.

10. Rinse your paintbrush.

11. Next, you will need to mix the blue and yellow paint to make green. Once you do this, paint the green stripe on your fish next to the yellow stripe.

12. Rinse your paintbrush.

13. Paint a blue stripe on your fish next to the green stripe.

14. Next, for your last stripe, you will need to mix the blue and red paint to make purple. Once you do this, paint a purple strip on your fish next to the blue stripe. And now, you have created a rainbow-striped fish using only three colors!

Example story #2

Question 1) In your instructions, what item or task did you write instructions for?
Answer: I wrote instructions for how to paint a rainbow fish using only three colors.

Question 2) In your instructions, what items or skills are needed to complete the set of instructions?
Answer: To complete the task, the following items are needed: blue, yellow, and red paint, paintbrush, plate, water cup, pencil, and paper.

Question 3) In your instructions, how long will the task take to complete?
Answer: The task will take between 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

Question 4) In your instructions, how many steps are there?
Answer: There is a total of fourteen steps.

Question 6) Have you ever had to follow instructions to make something or complete a task? If so, for what?
Answer: Yes, I had to follow instructions in my swim class for how to do the butterfly.

Grade 5 Creative Writing Prompt “Holiday” with sample answers

Somaira Khatri — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 06:38:56 +0000

These Grade 5 Grammar and Creative Writing Worksheets are for understanding and practice purpose.

Holiday

Writing Prompt: In the space below, write about a major holiday, what you know about it, and what typically happens on this day.

Before you begin writing, you’ll need to brainstorm ideas for your story. Think: What holiday do you want to write about? What does this holiday celebrate? Who celebrates this holiday? How is this holiday celebrated? There are many different answers to each of these questions, so your story should be unique.

Take a look at the two sample answers provided in response to the given writing prompt. Sample answer number one is about Independence Day, a holiday in the United States where people celebrate the country’s independence. People often celebrate with patriotic displays such as fireworks.

In sample answer number two, the author wrote about New Years. New Years is celebrated in many countries over a two-day period. New Year’s Eve begins the last night of the year. People celebrate with parties into New Year’s Day, the first day of the new year.

Sample Answer #1

Independence Day is a national holiday celebrated in the United States of America. This day marks the day when the United States declared its independency through a document known as the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence went into effect on July 4th, 1776. Now, every year, on the fourth of July, people celebrate this great event and the country’s independence.

To celebrate Independence Day, people put on patriotic displays such as fireworks. At night, many places will put on a large display of fireworks for people to come, watch, and celebrate. People also may have the option to buy their own fireworks to put on their own display. Often times, people will spend the day outside with family, friends, and neighbors and host barbeques or picnics. Patriotic parades can also be seen on this day.
The colors of Independence Day are red, white, and blue which represent the colors of the American flag. Many people can be seen wearing these colors on the fourth of July in recognition of the Independence Day holiday.

Example story #1

Question 1) In your story, what is the holiday you wrote about?
Answer: I wrote about Independence Day.

Question 2) In your story, who celebrates the holiday?
Answer: People in the United States of America celebrate Independence Day.

Question 3) In your story, when is the holiday celebrated?
Answer: Independence Day is celebrated every year on the fourth of July.

Question 4) In your story, what does the holiday represent/what is being celebrated?
Answer: Independence Day celebrates the day the United States became an independent nation.

Question 5) In your story, how do people celebrate the holiday?
Answer: People often celebrate with fireworks, picnics, and barbeques.

Question 6) Do you celebrate the holiday you wrote about?
Answer: Yes, I celebrate Independence Day.

Sample Answer #2

New Years is an international holiday celebrated by many countries around the world. It is a two-day event, starting on the very last day of the year, December 31st. This day is called New Year’s Eve. People celebrate this holiday through the next day, the first day of the new year, or New Year’s Day. This day is the first of January.

People around the world and in different countries celebrate this holiday in different ways. For example, in the United States of America, a famous celebration event is the ball drop in New York City that takes place at midnight on New Years. Other countries, such as in Europe, celebrate with fireworks or music.

New Years is a holiday to mark the start of a new year. Many people make goals for this new year. Also, many people celebrate this holiday in social groups with friends and family and will countdown the minutes or seconds until midnight. This holiday takes place every year around the world.

Example story #2

Question 1) In your story, what is the holiday you wrote about?
Answer: I wrote about New Years.

Question 2) In your story, who celebrates the holiday?
Answer: People around the world celebrate New Years.
Question 3) In your story, when is the holiday celebrated?
Answer: New Year’s Eve starts the last day of the year, December 31st, and ends New Year’s Day, the first day of the new year, January 1st.

Question 4) In your story, what does the holiday represent/what is being celebrated?
Answer: New Years is a holiday to celebrate the ending of the previous year and the start of a new one.

Question 5) In your story, how do people celebrate the holiday?
Answer: People celebrate in different ways, such as fireworks, social groups, music, and more.

Question 6) Do you celebrate the holiday you wrote about?
Answer: Yes, I celebrate New Years.

Grade 5 Creative Writing Prompt “Historical Figure” with sample answers

Somaira Khatri — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 06:38:24 +0000

These Grade 5 Grammar and Creative Writing Worksheets are for understanding and practice purpose.

Historical Figure

Writing Prompt: In the space below, write a true story about a historical figure you have learned about.

Writing prompts may instruct you to write about fiction or nonfiction. If the prompt does not specify, feel free to make up a story or draw from personal experience. This specific prompt is nonfiction, meaning you will write a story that is true or based on real life events.

Before you begin writing, you’ll need to brainstorm ideas for your story. Think: who is the historical figure you will choose? What significant thing did this person do? What year did the person do his or her significant act? There are many people you can choose from; think about people you have learned in history or social studies class.

Take a look at the two sample answers provided in response to the given writing prompt. Sample answer number one is about George Washington, the first President of the United States. He became President in 1789 and served until 1797. Before this, he served as the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783.

In sample answer number two, the historical figure is William Shakespeare. He is most well-known for the plays and poems he wrote between the mid-1590s and 1616. He had more plays turned into theater performances than any other written plays.

Sample Answer #1

George Washington was the first President of the United States. He was born in the year 1732 in Virginia where he worked much of his life on a plantation farm. In 1759, he married a woman named Martha Custis. Martha had two children of her own, and George Washington cared for them as if they were his own. He never had a child that was biologically his.
In 1775, George Washington was honored with the role of commander in chief during the American Revolutionary role. He served in this role for eight years until 1783. Prior to this, George Washington had experience fighting in the French and Indian war.
Perhaps his most well-known accomplishment, George Washington became President in the year 1789, and he served until the year 1797. He was the very first person who served as the President of the United States. Unfortunately, shortly after his service as President, he died. He was 67 years old at this time. His death was due to complications from a cold and infection.

Example story #1

Question 1) Who is the historical figure you chose?
Answer: I chose George Washington.
Question 2) What is one significant act the historical figure did?
Answer: George Washington served as the very first President of the United States.
Question 3) In what year did the historical figure complete this act?
Answer: George Washington served as President from 1789 to 1797.

Question 4) Where did you learn about this historical figure? (Class, internet, friend, etc.)
Answer: I learned about George Washington in my social studies class.

Question 5) Write an interesting fact about the historical figure you chose.
Answer: George Washington worked on a plantation farm in Virginia when he was young.

Question 6) The type of writing you just did is called nonfiction writing. In your own words, describe what nonfiction means.
Answer: Nonfiction means the writing or text is based on true events or a real person.

Sample Answer #2

William Shakespeare was born in England, thought the exact year is unknown. It is known, however, he was baptized in England in the year 1564. Little is known about Shakespeare’s educational background. At the young age of 18 years, he married a woman named Anne Hathaway. Together, they had three children. They were married for sixty years up until his death in 1616.
William Shakespeare is best known for his famous plays and poems he wrote. He wrote across multiple genres, including tragedy, comedy, and history. Some of his most famous works include, “Romeo and Juliet,” “Hamlet,” and “Macbeth.” Although the exact dates of when these works were written are unknown, it is likely they were written sometime between the mid-1590s and 1616.
Due to an unknown condition, Shakespeare died in the year 1616. However, Shakespeare did not leave the Earth without leaving a great legacy. A large majority of his plays have been performed at theaters. In fact, he has written more plays that have been turned into theater performances than anyone else. Still today, his plays are performed and his poems are studied in classes.

Example story #2

Question 1) Who is the historical figure you chose?
Answer: I chose William Shakespeare.
Question 2) What is one significant act the historical figure did?
Answer: Shakespeare wrote many plays and poems that still have impact in theater and classes today.
Question 3) In what year did the historical figure complete this act?
Answer: Shakespeare’s most famous works were written between the period of the mid-1590s and the year 1616.

Question 4) Where did you learn about this historical figure? (Class, internet, friend, etc.)
Answer: I learned about William Shakespeare by doing research on the internet.

Question 5) Write an interesting fact about the historical figure you chose.
Answer: William Shakespeare had more plays turned into theater performances than anyone else.