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Writing Topic
Creatures that live in the ocean
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Research Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Research Report
Theme:
Animals
Science
Environment
Life
Nature
Writing Topic
A cartoon character that I like
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Opinion Essay
Theme:
Play
Friends
Family
Entertainment
Writing Topic
Things I see when I take a walk
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Description
Theme:
Exercise
Environment
Community
Health
Nature
Writing Topic
How we divide the chores at our house
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Personal Essay
Theme:
Rules
Family
Work
Home
Writing Topic
I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Description
Narrative Paragraph
Narrative Essay
Story
Poem
Theme:
Technology
Work
Imagination
Energy
Writing Topic
My favorite clothes
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Opinion Essay
Theme:
Life
Health
Friends
Fashion
Writing Topic
Let's help the animals by . . .
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Editorial
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Letter to the Editor
Cause-Effect
Theme:
Animals
Family
Life
Environment
Science
Writing Topic
My favorite teacher
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Editorial
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Letter to the Editor
Theme:
Education
Goals
Life
People
Writing Topic
My school really needs . . .
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Editorial
Letter to the Editor
Problem-Solution
Theme:
Education
Goals
Rules
Life
Writing Topic
The first day of school is the worst/best because . . .
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Opinion Essay
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Education
Goals
Rules
Life
Writing Topic
A song that means a lot to me
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Opinion Essay
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Entertainment
Play
Music
Writing Topic
Why my mom and dad are the greatest
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Opinion Essay
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Family
Love
Writing Topic
Why I like/dislike playing team sports
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Opinion Essay
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Entertainment
Exercise
Friends
Play
Sports
Writing Topic
When the big storm hit
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Story
Play
Poem
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Environment
Family
Life
Writing Topic
A really spooky story
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Creative Writing
Form:
Story
Play
Theme:
Fantasy
Play
Imagination
Writing Topic
When I see nature, I . . .
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Poem
Story
Play
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Environment
Self
Life
Animals
Plants
Nature
Writing Topic
An important time in history
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Poem
Story
Play
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Freedom
Government
History
Rights
Writing Topic
When I was upside down
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Poem
Play
Story
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Play
Life
Writing Topic
What my dreams feel like
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Creative Writing
Explanatory Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Poem
Story
Play
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Freedom
Health
Imagination
Writing Topic
What if we suddenly had to move?
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Creative Writing
Form:
Story
Play
Poem
Theme:
Travel
Family
Community
Writing Topic
What a family member taught me
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Personal Writing
Narrative Writing
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Journal
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Personal Essay
Theme:
Family
Education
Writing Topic
If I lived back in history
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Fictionalized Journal Entry
Story
Theme:
Work
Occupation
History
Writing Topic
A time that was just not fair
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Personal Narrative
Story
Play
Theme:
Community
Freedom
Rights
Writing Topic
A narrow escape from trouble
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Story
Play
Theme:
Life
Rules
Friends
Family
Health