2007
Think about the best time that you have ever had. Maybe you
played all day with friends outside, went on a special trip, participated in a game, or spent some time at camp.
Write a story about this best time. What were you doing? Who
was with you? Where were you? Why was this the best time ever? Give enough details in the story to show the reader what happened.
2006
Think about your favorite thing to do in your free time. Maybe you like to pretend, play sports, read, play a musical instrument,
dance, or do something totally different. Write a story about a fun time that you had doing your favorite thing. Give enough
details to show the reader what happened and why it was fun.
2005
Think about a time you tried something new.
Maybe it was your first day of school, your first time on a bike or bus, the first time you tried a skill learned in class,
or the first time you tried a new sport. Write a story about when you did something for the first time. Give enough details
to show the reader what happened.
2004
Think about a friend who has been an important
part of your life. How did you become friends with this person? Think about when you met, what you did, and how your friendship
grew. Write a story about this friendship. Give enough details to tell the reader about this friendship.
2003
You woke up one morning and learned that it
was snowing. School was closed for the day! It was a dream come true. Suddenly you had time to take a break from the usual
routine and do what you wanted to do. Write a story about a snow day off from school that you remember. Give enough
details in your story to show what you did and how wonderful the day was.
2003 Make-up Prompt
All of us have a favorite place where we get
to do what we want. It could be an indoor place, an outdoor place, or even an imaginary place. What is your favorite place?
Write a story about what you get to do in your favorite place. Give enough details in your story to show your favorite place
and what you get to do there.
2002
All of us have had a special time or adventure
in our lives. It could be anything such as a visit with a friend or relative, a party you went to, or a game you watched or
played. Or it could be something completely different. Write a story about a special time or adventure that you have
had. Give enough details in your story to show what it was like and what made it so special.
2002 Make-up Prompt
Summer is a special time when children get to
do fun things. You have more time during the day to choose activities that you enjoy doing with your friends or family, outdoors
or indoors. There are many different ways to have fun in the summer. What’s yours? Write a story about your favorite
summer activity. Give enough details in your story to show what you were doing and what made this your favorite activity.
