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by Betsy Franco

WonderfulWriting Prompt

Mini-BooksReproducible Mini-Books With Instant Prompts and Story Frames

That Invite Kids to Write About Themselves and Create Fun Stories

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New York • Toronto • London • Auckland • SydneyMexico City • New Delhi • Hong Kong • Buenos Aires

15 Wonderful Writing Prompt Mini-Books © Scholastic Teaching Resources

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For the children of El Carmelo School,

who give me “writingprompts” every morning just by being themselves.

Cover design by Josué Castilleja

Cover and interior artwork by Paige Billin-Frye

Interior design by BHG Graphic Designs

ISBN: 0439-26277-1

Copyright © 2001 by Scholastic, Inc.

All rights reserved.

Printed in the U.S.A.

Scholastic Inc. grants teachers permission to photocopy the contents of this book for classroom use only. No other part of this

publication may be reproduced in whole or in part, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means,

electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission of the publisher. For information

regarding permission, write to Scholastic Inc., 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012.


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My Book About Feelings . . . . . 9

All About Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The Friendly Monster . . . . . . . 17

I'm Thankful! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

My Favorite Things . . . . . . . . 25

Animal Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Silly Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

School Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

The 100th Day of School . . . . . 41

The Lonely Giant . . . . . . . . . . 45

My Words of Wisdom . . . . . . 49

Happy Valentine's Day! . . . . . 53

My Buggy Book . . . . . . . . . . 57

My Dream World . . . . . . . . . . 59

My Very Own Folk and Fairy Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using the Mini-Books in Your Classroom . . . 5

How to Assemble the Mini-Books . . . . . . . . .5

Creating the Mini-Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Contents

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riting will flow freely from children with

15 Wonderful Writing Prompt Mini-Books! These

make-your-own books are fun, engaging, relevant,

and carefully crafted for young writers. As children

complete each of the 15 books in the set, they will be

engaged in writing, reading, oral literacy, and art.

Children will create little books that are so personal and

charming, they will surely become family keepsakes for

years to come! Children will have a variety of writing

experiences:

Some of the mini-books encourage children to write about their feelings,their families and friends, their favorite things, and their school.

Some awaken children’s imaginations as they write silly stories and tall tales about such things as babysitting for a gorilla! In Animal Tales, they describe what it might be like to swim like a fish or fly like an eagle.

Holidays come into play in the books Happy Valentine’s Day! and I’m Thankful!

Children are also given a chance to write their own fairy tales and to write letters to favorite fairy tale characters. For example, they’ll give a few helpful suggestions to Goldilocks and the Big Bad Wolf!

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Depending on ability and developmental level, children will respond to the prompts in differentways. Some will answer in one word or sentence,while others will take the prompt and “run with it.”These simple steps will help you and your class getthe most from each book:

Explain to children that they will be writingtheir very own books and show an assembled

book to the class. Discuss how several authors canwrite about the same topic and come up with a completely different book — this is what keepslibraries and bookstores full! Emphasize that eachchild is an author with his or her very own stories to tell.

For every book, photocopy the pages for eachchild and model the assembly of the books as

children follow your lead (see right).

Discuss the title and the topic of each book. On pages 6–8, you'll find specific suggestions

for getting started. These introductory brainstormingand discussion sessions will clarify the task andinspire children to write.

Go through each book page by page so children understand what information and

illustrations they will be contributing.

Give children time to complete and color theirbooks. Explain that this is an opportunity to

tell about themselves or to use their limitless imaginations! Encourage them to write as much as they can.

Sharing the books is an important final step.Children will strengthen their oral literacy, and

the experience will validate their writing attempts asothers listen to their feelings, opinions, and ideas.Children can share with the whole class, in smallgroups, with a partner, or with an older buddy.Finally, taking the books home helps familiesbecome involved with the growing literacy of theirchildren.

The books have beendesigned for ease of assembly. It is best toassemble the books together as a class—youmight assemble and complete one yourself touse as a model when intro-ducing the book.

1. Copy the pages for books onstandard 8 1/2- by 11-inchpaper, making the pages double-sided.

2. Fold each page in half alongthe dashed lines.

3. Place the pages in numberorder and staple along thespine.

For the smaller mini-books (see pages 57-60)1. Copy the page onto

standard 8 1/2- by 11-inchpaper, making the pages double-sided.

2. Cut each sheet into four smallpages and arrange in numberorder. Staple.

If desired, children can createadditional protective covers with construction paper.

Using the Mini–Books in Your Classroom How to Assemble the Mini–Books

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My Book About FeelingsChildren label and elaborate upon different feelings.Introduce the Book: Have children name as many feeling words as they can. Record theircontributions on chart paper. You might discuss how children are feeling that day or help themrecall situations that have made them happy, sad, mad, or scared.Make the Book: Help children assemble the book and invite them to write about situations that cause them to feel certain ways, then color each page.

All About MeChildren experience the genre of autobiography.Introduce the Book: Show children the cover and explain that this type of book is called an autobiography.Make the Book: Let children illustrate and complete each page. Point out illustrations when they appear, and encourage children to use them spark ideas.

The Friendly MonsterChildren narrate a full-length piece of fiction.Introduce the Book: Discuss with children what it might be like to have a pet monster! What might they name their monster?Make the Book: Children complete each sentence with their ideas about what the monstermight do in the various settings, and then color in and add to the illustrations.

I'm Thankful!Patterned, predictable text helps children reflect on Thanksgiving.Introduce the Book: Discuss the meaning of the word “thankful” and have children list thingsfor which they are thankful. Record responses on chart paper.Make the Book: Children can color and complete each page. This little book makes a perfectThanksgiving gift for families!

My Favorite ThingsChildren extend the autobiography experience.Introduce the Book: Talk about the concept of “favorites.” Ask each child to name a favorite ice cream flavor, favorite color, and so on. Make the Book: Children complete and illustrate or color each page.

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Animal TalesChildren take flights of fancy in an imaginative mini-book.Introduce the Book: Ask children which animal they would be if they could be any animal,and have them explain why. Make the Book: Children complete sentences and color each page. Explain that the sky’s the limit and that they can write anything they imagine!

Silly StoriesOpen-ended fictional prompts springboard children into theworlds of fantasy and tall tales.Introduce the Book: Brainstorm with the writing prompt on the first page about a child who looks at him or herself in the mirror and exclaims, “Oh, no!” Let the class imagine what provoked the exclamation.Make the Book: Point out the dedication page and explain what a dedication is. On each page, children use the picture and sentence starters as writing prompts.

School DaysPerfect for open houses, this mini-book invites children to describeand illustrate their school experience.Introduce the Book: Ask children what they like to learn, what their favorite places in school are, and so on.Make the Book: Children complete the sentences and color or illustrate each page. You mightpoint out page 7, on which they describe a funny thing that happened at school (remind them thatthis should be something that was funny for everyone, not something embarrassing to one child!)

The 100th Day of SchoolChildren enrich their “100th Day of School” experience with thiscreative mini-book!Introduce the Book: Use this book on the 100th day of school. Start by asking questions suchas: What food would you like to eat 100 of? Make the Book: Children color and complete each page. Encourage them to explain their rea-sons for their choices.

The Lonely GiantChildren narrate a full short story from beginning to end.Introduce the Book: Discuss situations in which children feel lonely. Have them speculate asto why a giant might be lonely (for instance, he doesn't physically fit anywhere, everyone isafraid of him, and so on).Make the Book: Children color in the illustrations on each page and use the writing prompts tocomplete the story. Point out that the last page is “About the Author,” and help them decide whatinformation to include about themselves.

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My Words of WisdomChildren take an imaginative trip into both the fairy tale and theletter-writing genres.Introduce the Book: Quickly review the story of Cinderella or Rapunzel and together, write acollaborative letter with suggestions to either character. For instance, children might suggest toRapunzel that she start doing exercises so that she can escape by climbing down the outside ofthe tower.Make the Book: Children can compose their own letter on each page and color the illustrations.On the last page of this book, children can correspond with any character from a favorite story.

Happy Valentine's Day!Infuse this holiday with literacy by creating colorful, descriptivevalentine books.Introduce the Book: Discuss the meaning and history of Valentine’s Day. You might alsoshare different Valentine’s Day cards with the group. Make the Book: Go through the book with the group, pointing out what the children mightwrite and draw on each page. Happy Valentine’s Day! will make a lovely gift for families!

My Buggy BookChildren explore a popular, colorful science topic in a non-fictionmini-book.Introduce the Book: Have each child contribute one word that comes to mind when theythink of bugs. Make the Book: Children illustrate and complete each page. Point out the last page, on whichthey will make up an imaginary bug and describe it.

My Dream WorldChildren describe a world of limitless possibilities.Introduce the Book: Talk about the concept of a “dream world.” Explain to children thatdreams do not only happen when we’re asleep, but the word can mean “something we reallywant to do or have.”Make the Book: Children complete and illustrate each page. Help them brainstorm ideas forpage 8, on which they make up their own “dream” idea.

My Very Own Folk and Fairy TalesChildren put their own spin on myths, legends, and folk and fairytales with rich and inviting writing prompts.Introduce the Book: Explain that some stories, such as the one they will write on page 4 and 6, are called “pourquoi tales,” or stories that explain why things are a certain way. Make the Book: So that children get the idea of the mini-book, brainstorm ideas for the firstfairy tale. Children can then begin writing their own fairy tales and coloring the illustrations.

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Every weekday I get ready for school.

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If you had 100 dollars,w

hat would you buy?

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Would you rather have 100

pet snakes or 100 pet dinosaurs?

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Dear C

inderella,I see you are very sad.H

ere’s what

you should do:_____________________

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Dear G

oldilocks,I have som

e suggestions for you.

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Dear _____________________,

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Dear H

ansel and Gretel,

Next tim

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Happy Valentine's

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I love my __________________________

because ___________________________

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The best thing about Valentine's D

ay is

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I want to send a valentine to m

y

friend

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My friend is special because

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Which bug really bugs you?

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Which bug would makea pretty good pet?

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If you could be any bug,which bug would yoube?

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Color this bug from its head to its toes.

Which of these bugshave you seen outside?

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Now describe a bugthat nobody knows!This bug _____________

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My Dream World

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The best thing in mydream bedroom would be

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One last thing! In mydream world, I would

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The book character Iwould be friends with is

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We would ___________

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My dream pet would be a _________________.

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In my dream world,I would be ___________years old.Then I could

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At my dream school,

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Once upon a tim

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who drank his orange juice and then

turned invisible!

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ishes!

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Once upon a tim

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ished he had some brothers

and sisters.Instead,he woke up one

morning to find tw

elve elves in hisroom

! He said,_____________________

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