Writing Ideas

I have compiled a bunch of different writing ideas and resources.  I hope you find this information helpful! 

• Write a RAFT-  take the role of somebody else, set a target audience, pick a form, and pick your topic

http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/instruction/ELA/6-12/Reading/Reading%20Strategies/RAFT.htm

http://www.writingfix.com/wac/RAFT.htm

http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/raft/index.html

• Write a recipe- it can be something that you want to try or a really disgusting concoction.

 

• Make a list- maybe its what you would like for your birthday, or some crazy inventions you would like to make someday.

 

• Write a movie script-then draw the pictures to with it or have friends act it out!

 

• Interview someone- generate some questions, interview the person and record their answers then make a podcast or blog!

 

• Make a comic book or graphic novel- http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/comic/

 

• Write a letter or postcard to a friend, president, or penpal- http://www.epals.com/

http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/white_house_101/

• Write a "How To" Guide- This can be about your favorite sport or a hobby you like to participate in.

 

• Keep a journal or diary of your life or interesting things- add pictures, magazine or newspaper clippings

 

• Make a Movie Poster- about your favorite book that you think should be turned into a movie!

 

• Pen your own song- try it out or record it!  You could made your own CD- design the cover to go along with your music!

 

• Design a riddle or joke- perform them for some friends!

           http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/riddle/

 

• Write some poetry- invite some friends over and have your own poetry cafe! This is a good excuse to have mom make those cookies you have been wanting!

http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/poetry_engine.htm#

http://42explore.com/poetry.htm

http://www.fstguide.com/poetry.htm

http://www.kidsturncentral.com/links/poetrylinks.htm

http://www.channel4learning.com/sites/bookbox/games/fridgemagnets/fridgemagnets.swf

 

• Write a story with a friend- watch all the twists and turns it will take, read it out loud when you are finished and enjoy!

 

• Play with MADLIBS

          http://www.eduplace.com/tales/

          http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html

 

• Write your own blog

 

• Create your own board game! -are you bored?  Make your own Kid-opoly!!!

 

• Do you have a favorite book that you would like to recommend to other kids?  Make a book jacket! 

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/bookcover/

• Publish your writing!

http://interactives.mped.org/ppress110.aspx

• Play with words!  Make a word spash about your favorite topic!

           http://www.wordle.net/

• Make a crossword puzzle!

          http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/crossword/

 

Below you will find some great sites for journal prompts or journal writing ideas:

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com/

http://www.writingfix.com/

http://www.tooter4kids.com/journal_writing.htm