30 Excellent Informational Writing Prompts

30 Informational Writing Exercises to Help Students Explore the World Around Us. Journals are not just a place for students to write down their thoughts, but they can also be powerful tools that help them discover more about the world.

Journaling allows students to examine the “why” of what they have learned, and to reflect on the details.

These informational writing prompts are designed to encourage students to do extensive research and formulate their own ideas and reflections on the facts presented.

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Kids will examine everything from the effects of an earthquake to the challenges parents face to maintain a functional household.

These informational writing prompts are great for teaching middle school students new ideas.

These ideas will help your learners of all grades to look at and write about everyday events. Enjoy taking a look at these ideas and having fun.

30 Writing prompts for students
– The autumn brings about a change in the color of the leaves. How does this happen?
– Reflect on the fact newspaper are losing popularity. Instead, write about where your current news comes from.
– Who and what would your favorite celebrity be?
What is it like living in one of most dangerous cities in the world?
– How would you feel if you were to feel an earthquake?
– Why are police officers and firefighters often called heroes?
What can kids do to ensure their safety online?
What hobbies could you imagine that you would be able to pursue as a career?
Think about the steps required for a bag containing red, shiny apples to be displayed in a grocery store display. From the moment the apples are ripe, to the time they are processed (How did they become so shiny?) What is the secret to their success in the bag? (), to the grocery store.
What would it be like to lead a family? What types of problems do parents have to deal?
– What is the best part about being a parent to you? Would your parents agree with you?
Talk to us about ways you can make your diet more healthy.
Write about the similarities and differences between a small and large business.
Write down the responsibilities that a manager of a store might have.
Write about why it’s important to care for and preserve the environment.
Write about what you can do to protect the environment.
What is the cause of rain falling on us from the clouds?
Write down your reasons for kindness to animals.
Write about the impact computers have on your daily life.
Identify one problem facing the world today. What are the steps that could be taken in order to fix it? What would the time it take to resolve the problem?
Write about a time in your life when you observed two people disagreeing on something. Why can’t they see the other side of the argument? What could they have done to help each other understand?
– Why should people learn more languages? What would be the best language to learn and when?
– In our part of the country, sometimes we have to worry about [earthquakes/tornadoes/hurricanes/etc.]. What do you think it would be like to live in an area of the country where there were [earthquakes/tornadoes/hurricanes/etc. ]?
Some are working right now to allow regular tourists to go to space. What would you do if you could visit space? Why or not?
Write about a technology that was not available 15 years ago. How would your life have looked then?
– Now imagine a technology we’ll have in 15 years. What would this new innovation do for our lives?
– Why are elementary and high schools so important? Is it necessary for children to attend school?
– Do your thoughts support the idea of college for all people? Why or not?
Are you interested in going to college?
People feel strongly about their political opinions and which candidates they support. This is why you believe it?
Write about an event happening in your area. What is its significance? Write about its impact on the people of your community.

These writing prompts are informative and I hope they inspire you to write!

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