180 Writing Prompts for Parents & Teachers (Grades 3-7) . - Meets 75% of Common Core Writing standards for grades 3-7 with teacher guidance. - Tested & refined in sixth grade for 20 years. Unlike state test writing prompts that require a linguistics degree and an energy drink 6-pack, these simple & easy prompts give flexibility to teach writing your way. For Teachers - Little to no prep, quick and fun ways to start morning work, essays, or class discussions. Plus, the added convenience for sub days, computer lab, long-term absences, homework, or extra credit. For Parents - Summer vacation tune-ups. - Supplement classroom writing. - Enrich when students need a challenge. Contents - Creative (26) - Reporting (15) - Humor (19) - Dialogue (16) - Expository (20) - Persuasive (13) - Irony (12) - Realism (41) - Suspense (8) - Abstract (6) - Hyperbole (4) Plus - Teacher Notes - Student Tips - Index - CCSS Writing Standards How do these writing prompts meet 75% Common Core Writing Standards for grades 3-7? Easy, the standards are all the same. The standards want these grades to learn how to write persuasion, expository, fiction, non-fiction, and practice routinely. For example, third grade calls it "opinion" writing, and by seventh grade it is called "persuasion" with a thesis and examples. Increased expectations and teacher guidance creates the difference between grades. These numerous prompts facilitate differentiated success. It's just a matter of matching the prompt to the students' needs. Practice, Supplement, & Enrich! Follow The Harstad Collection , offering similar upper-elementary listings, on TeachersPayTeachers.com