Fall Writing Assignment: Why I Love Fall

Have students write, write, and write some more!

This week, have your little darlings write about a reason to love fall. It can be the colors, the cool air, bonfires, fall sports, hunting season... anything!

For young writers, have them write a few sentences and help them craft a paragraph.

For older writers, require a one-page essay.

After this assignment is completed, go outside and enjoy the fall weather!

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Story Starters

School days get busy, but it's always a good idea to make time for creative writing. Below is a list of story starters for all ages. Let your little darlings pick a starter and get creative!

Nonfiction Story Starters

          For these nonfiction story starters have your student(s) draw on memory and tell a story from his/her perspective.

• My earliest memory is...
• Once on vacation I went to...
• One day with my pet...
• Once when I was eating in a restaurant...
• My grandpa/grandma/aunt/uncle (etc...) taught me how to...
• During a sporting event I...
• A typical day at school is...
• When I was younger I thought...
• On Christmas Day my family...
• When I went to summer camp...

Fiction Story Starters

          For these fiction story starters have your student(s) create a made-up story. Encourage him/her to create make believe characters who do unbelievable things. Imagination is key!

• Once upon a time in a land far away...
• This morning when I got up there was a _____ in my house...
• The wind was so strong it blew away my...
• There was a knock at the door early in the morning...
• The buzzing sound outside grew louder...
• I decided to take a trip to...
• The frog was as big as...
• Finally, we arrived at...
• I sat down to breakfast and saw there was a big _____ on my plate...
• In the middle of the night I heard...

Encourage your little darlings to be creative and have fun!

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