Writing+Prompts

=**Writing Prompts**=

= Explanation =
 * ===Writing prompts is a tumblr. (Blog with texts, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos.)===
 * ===It includes prompts that can be used in language arts, history, social studies, and more!===
 * ===Other writing prompts include: Reading, Personhood, and Education.===

Strengths

 * ===Great visuals to prompt student's thoughts===
 * ===Awesome writing prompts that encourage learners to think outside of the box===
 * ===User-friendly===
 * ===Frequently updated===
 * ===Creative and upbeat===
 * ===Free!===

Weaknesses

 * === No place to keep favorite prompts. (Idea: take a screenshot and save it in a file.) ===
 * === Best used with a classroom that has a projector. Otherwise, you would have to scan a copy to your computer and print of copies. ===

How to Use It in Your Classroom

 * ===**Construction:** After using the writing prompts and getting students used to responding to them, you can have students create their own writing prompts. This can easily be done with Google Presentation or PowerPoint.===
 * ===Communication: Have students respond to writing prompts on a blog, Google Doc, or in a journal. Students can leave comments on each others blogs or Google Docs in response to the student's writings.===
 * ===Expression: Students can use Google Presentation or PowerPoint to make their own prompt. You can then use the students' prompts for the class. Students will be constructing the prompts and responding to those made by themselves and other classmates. It's a win-win for everyone!===
 * ===**Inquiry:** Many of the prompts ask questions that make students think deeply. You can have students respond to these questions not only with responses, but also with asking more questions! Students can also ask other students questions about their opinions and responses.===

Examples