Interactive Writing Prompts

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Total Pages: 48 pages
Answer Key: Does not apply
Teaching Duration: N/A
File Size: 2.99 MB
File Type: PDF

Want to ignite creativity in your classroom with a fun and engaging activity? These Interactive Writing Prompts are just what you need to get students thinking, writing, and collaborating! They're great for writing warm-ups, early finishers, sub plans, or simply as a creative break to refresh students’ minds.

Featuring 21 unique prompts, students take turns adding one sentence at a time to a shared story, promoting teamwork, imagination, and plenty of laughter. Whether you're kicking off the school year or winding it down, this resource adds excitement and connection to your writing time.

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What’s Included:

• A detailed lesson plan with clear instructions
• 21 collaborative writing prompts
• Printable PDF version
• Editable Google Slides™ version for digital use
  

How It Works:

1. Each student starts with a prompt and writes the first sentence.
2. They pass it to a classmate, who adds the next line.
3. The process continues until the story is complete!
4. Students can then share their hilarious, creative results with the class.

Perfect For:

• Writing centers or stations
• Back-to-school icebreakers
• Sub plans or no-prep writing days
• End-of-year reflections
• Fast-finisher activities
• Encouraging teamwork and classroom community

Why Teachers Love This Collaborative Writing Activity:

• Student Engagement: It gets even reluctant writers excited to participate! The group aspect takes the pressure off, and students love the surprise of seeing how their story evolves.
• Movement + Collaboration: It's a great way to incorporate movement and peer interaction into your writing block - perfect for those high-energy days!
• No-Prep & Flexible: With both PDF and Google Slides™ versions included, it’s easy to print or assign digitally. Great for in-person, hybrid, or virtual classrooms.
• Builds Classroom Community: Encourages laughter, teamwork, and creativity. A great activity for bonding at the start or end of the school year.
• Versatile Use: Works as a writing warm-up, filler activity, early finisher task, or emergency sub-plan. Teachers love having a go-to resource that’s ready when they need it.

Teacher Feedback

1. "I love that the students get [to] have fun while writing! Great to use as a time filler, writing centre, or introduction to a new lesson!"
2. "The "I have nothing to write about" during free write time has just been squashed. Thanks!"
3. “Students really enjoyed this activity. I'll continue to use it in the years to come.”

Use this fun group writing activity to bring some excitement to your ELA classes.