
Idea Jogger : these weekly writing prompts will help jumpstart
the writing process when the page remains blank. Archived topics are also available.
http://www.writersdigest.com/writingprompts.asp
Pick a Grade Writing Prompt: Select your grade level for an appropriate writing
prompt and exercise.
http://tusdstats.tusd.k12.az.us/planning/resources/writprompt/top_nav2.asp
Story Starters: These story starters for elementary students offer three different
prompts in each series, with text, visual, or auditory prompts. They also include
writing rubrics for each grade level.
Writing Topics: This site offers several brief writing topics, all categorized
by grade level.
http://www.lessontutor.com/jmstorystarters.html
Bright Ideas for Writing : For elementary classes, find writing exercises here
for all genres, including opinion and persuasive essays, writing instructions,
stories, or personal narratives.
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/brightideas/
Yearly Writing Program: Select either single paragraph topics for elementary students or five paragraph essay assignments for older classes, and find a year's worth of writing exercises here.
http://www.teachersdesk.org/topics/par_week_program.html
Creative Writing Worksheets: These story starters come in printable student
work-sheets, and should appeal to upper elementary through to middle school
students.
http://bogglesworld.com/creativewriting.htm
Scroll down for numerous story starters, opinion prompts, or narrative ideas.
http://www.creativity-portal.com/becreative/activities/writingprompts.html