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105 Fantastic 5th Grade Writing Prompts

November 13, 2023 //  by  Sean Kivi

Fifth grade is a monumental year for your students! They’re in their last year of elementary school and preparing to move on to middle school and our prompts are here to encourage them to share their experiences and personal opinions about topics of interest. Once you’ve caught their attention with these 105 fantastic prompts, it’ll be easy to take them through the all-important writing process that follows. Comb through this list and let them pick out a few prompts to share with them and get them reflecting on all they’ve already been through!

Covid-19 Experiences

1. Tell me about a time that Covid-19 disrupted your school day. What did you do, and how was everything different?

2. Do you think wearing a mask is a good idea? Why or why not?

3. How did social distancing make you feel? Why?

4. What did you like most about homeschooling during the lockdown and why?

Imagination and Fantasy

5. If you were a Minecraft character, who would you be, and what would you do?

6. If you fart in space, the smell stays with you. What would you do if that happened on Earth?

7. You need to stop a rocket from flying into the sun. What do you do?

8. If you could transform into any liquid or a gas, what would you choose and why?

9. How can I build a home on Mars?

10. If you could clone yourself, would you? Why?

11. Do you want to have a robot that does everything for you? Why or why not?

12. If you could travel in time, would you go into the future or the past? Why?

13. Would you rather see the creation of the universe or the end of the universe? Why?

14. What do you think will happen if you go into a black hole?

15. Would you like to go to another planet? Which one and why? If not, why not?

16. Imagine you went to the moon. What’s there?

17. We launch trash into space. Should we continue to do that?

18. What would you do if you woke up as a video game character?

19. Fleas jump as high as 60 times their body length. Would you like to be able to jump this high?

20. Emperor penguins can stay underwater for 27 minutes without breathing. What would you do underwater for that long?

21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?

22. What would you do if you woke up and zombies were outside of your house?

23. Convince me a dinosaur is a good pet.

24. What would you do if you found a treasure map?

25. If you were President for a day, what would you do?

26. What would you do if you were stranded on a deserted island?

27. If you could meet any fictional character, who would it be and why?

28. If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do?

29. If you had to eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

30. What would you do if you could fly?

31. If you could have any pet in the world, what would it be and why?

32. Would you rather be able to speak any language or be able to talk to animals?

33. What would you do if you could time travel to the past for a day?

34. If you could be any historical figure for a day, who would you be and why?

35. What do you think the world will be like in 2060?

Personal Preferences and Opinions

36. Is it okay to have a monkey as a pet? Why or why not?

37. Do you prefer drawing or writing? Why?

38. Are Takis or Cheetos better? Why?

39. Are you a cat or dog person? Why?

40. Is it okay to keep money that you find on the street?

41. Would you eat a spider, as people do in Cambodia?

42. Would the USA be better if there was only one time zone?

43. How can we slow down climate change?

44. What is the best way to eat toast?

45. Do you prefer Christmas or your birthday?

46. What is the most boring holiday and why?

47. Do you think aliens are real? Why or why not?

48. Would you rather live in a big city or the country? Why?

49. What can we do about the plastic pollution problem?

50. Would you rather have a snow day or a sunny day?

51. Do you like roller coasters? Why or why not?

52. Would you rather go without TV or without snacks for a week?

53. How do you feel about chores?

54. Would you rather go without TV or without snacks for a week?

55. What is your favorite game and why?

56. How do you feel about the importance of recycling?

57. Do you prefer swimming in a pool or the ocean? Why?

58. Are video games good for your brain?

59. How would you spend your time if there were no electronics?

60. Are iPads making kids lazier?

Self-Reflection and Personal Experiences

61. What would you do if a bully were picking on your best friend?

62. What are you the best at and why?

63. Convince me to buy an iPhone.

64. Should parents be allowed to give kids chores?

65. What is your dream job, and why?

66. How would you feel if you were a fish? Why?

67. What is your favorite season and why?

68. What is your favorite family tradition?

69. Describe your perfect day.

70. What would you do if you won a million dollars?

71. How would you feel if you had to move to a new city?

72. How do you feel when you help someone else?

73. Would you rather be a famous athlete or a famous scientist? Why?

74. What are the most important qualities of a friend?

75. What do you want to be when you grow up and why?

76. What is your least favorite chore and why?

77. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

78. Describe your favorite book and why it’s so special to you.

79. Do you think it’s important to have good manners? Why?

80. How do you show kindness to others?

81. What does courage mean to you?

82. What is your favorite family vacation memory?

83. What is your favorite animal and why?

84. What makes you feel proud?

85. What is the most fun thing you’ve ever done?

86. What is your favorite sport and why?

87. Do you think it’s better to be a kid or an adult? Why?

88. How do you feel when you’re angry, and how do you cope with this emotion?

89. What is your favorite hobby and what do you like about it?

90. Tell me about a time you had a fear of missing out.

91. What is your favorite type of music and why?

92. What is your favorite thing about yourself?

School Specific 

93. What are your goals for this school year?

94. What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in school so far?

95. How can I be a cool fifth grader?

96. What is the hardest thing about being a 5th grader?

97.  If you could change one rule at school, what would it be and why?

98. If you were a teacher, what subject would you teach and why?

99. Should we make the school day shorter?

100. How do you feel about homework?

101. What do you like to do during recess?

102. How would you handle being the new kid in school?

103. What would you do if you were principal for a day?

104. What is your favorite subject in school and why?

105. How do you feel about starting middle school next year?

5th Grade Writing Prompts

On this page of Tim’s Printables you will find a printable 5th grade writing prompts PDF, ideal for creative writers, language arts teachers and homeschooling parents. The writing prompt worksheet contains 20 creative and original writing topics to inspire you. Some of these questions will encourage students to use their imaginations and place themselves in unique situations. Others are introspective, and was ask students to reflect on their own values and their understanding of the world.

Please click on the worksheet image below to open the PDF in your browser. You can also read online by scrolling down the webpage.

5th Grade Writing Prompts List

• How has the internet changed the world?
• A old wizard dressed in a cloak approaches you. He says he can tell you the day, time and place of your death. Assuming he is telling the truth, would you want to know this information? Why or why not?
• You are a theme park engineer responsible for creating a new and exciting ride. What is your new park attraction called? Describe how it works, and why you think people will like it.
• What will life be like in the year 3000?
• Write a story with an anticlimactic ending.
• What would be the benefits of discovering that you glowed in the dark?
• If some people could walk through walls, how would this affect society?
• Describe a day in the life of a caveman.
• I walked into the saloon, and at the table sat the bandit. “One-eyed Frank, I’m here to collect the $5000 reward on your head.” One-eyed Frank stood up from his chair. Write what happens next.
• Write a ghost story.
• You are a contestant on a show called “Silly Questions.” Write a few of the questions asked by the host of show, along with your answers.
• Write an autobiographical limerick.
• Two siblings are arguing. What are they arguing about? Write down the point of view of each sibling.
• Write a fan-fiction sequel to your favorite movie.
• You are lost in the desert. Without food or water, you collapse on the sand. And only to make matters worse, a scorpion suddenly crawls out from underneath a rock and bites you. How do you survive?
• Write about your adventures climbing Mount Everest.
• Write an adventure about you and your grandfather that took place in the nursing home.
• The city is being attacked giant Plutonian dust mites. They’re crashing through the buildings and devouring cars. How do you stop them?
• A bottle floats to shore. In the bottle is a treasure map…
• What would happen to the world if books were made illegal?

Opinion and Informational Text Sets: Reading and Writing from One Text Set (+ a Freebie)

This past year I have been wrapping up a project that has been quite the labor of love: Monthly Text Sets. The monthly text sets solve a list of problems I consistently ran into when teaching 4th Grade ELA. But first, what are the monthly text sets? The monthly text sets are a set of nonfiction passages based around one topic. Students use the passages/articles to write in response to reading. The text set includes an opinion or informational writing prompt and reading comprehension questions. This means that you can use ONE set of texts to teach both reading and writing. 

What does each monthly text set include? 

• 2 – 3 Nonfiction Passages based around one topic
• Comprehension Questions aligned to standards
• Writing Prompt for Opinion or Informational Text-based writing in response to reading
• Graphic Organizer for Students
• Teacher Model Graphic Organizer
• Teacher Model Essay
• Differentiated for Grades 3-5

Reading Comprehension

Each text set includes 2 – 3 passages/articles (texts). They are nonfiction topics and the texts are differentiated for grades 3-5. The 4th and 5th grade articles sometimes remain the same, but the questions are different for each grade level. The questions follow the type of questions students might see on a state test such as the Florida State Assessment, and are aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Even if your state doesn’t exactly follow common core standards and they have their own, the questions are based on skills as well such as main idea, text structure, cause and effect, etc. 

You can see examples of the question types below. Each grade level is included. I kept it this way so that even if you teach another grade level, you can differentiate for your students if needed. Don’t forget to grab this  free shark text set before you go! Click here or on any of the images. 

3rd Grade Reading Comprehension

4th Grade Reading Comprehension

5th Grade Reading Comprehension

You will also get a link that gives you access to the Standards Alignment Google Sheet. This way you can keep track of which standards each text set is covering. If you wanted to cover a specific skill, you have an easy way to track and access which standards are covered in which text set. 

The writing portion includes a prompt in which students will write using both texts to respond. The prompt for this text set is an informational writing prompt:

Write an essay in which you explain the importance of sharks in the ocean ecosystem. 

If you are familiar with my writing units, then you know that boxes and bullets are the standard around here. I have a lot of thoughts about that, but the gist is that they are so simple and provide a consistent structure for your students. Each text set includes a boxes and bullets graphic organizer for students and a teacher example to model or guide your students. Depending on where you are in your writing instruction, you can also have students do this in their notebook.

Writing paper is also included for a final published piece. Depending on how long you have and/or if you are in test-prep mode, you may choose to have students write a rough draft on notebook paper or in their writing notebook and then write a final copy on the publishing paper. Then, display in your classroom or hallway for the world to see all of your students’ amazing writing! 

The plan and example essay includes 2-3 body paragraphs. So your students will be writing 4 – 5 paragraph essays. Depending on which you prefer to have your students write, you’ll just add/remove a body paragraph.

• Paragraph 1: Introduction
• Paragraph 2: Body Paragraph 1
• Paragraph 3: Body Paragraph 2
• Paragraph 4: Conclusion

There is also an editable teacher plan and essay available as a PowerPoint and Google doc so that you can edit and adapt the essay to your needs.

You might also use a Google Doc/PowerPoint to write the essay with your students and use the example as a guide. 

What are the topics for each month? 

One of my favorite parts about these text sets is that they have a monthly theme. HOWEVER, most topics can be used at any point in the year. Some topics are month-specific such as “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day” in January and “The Benefits of Bees” in April (it mentions Earth Day), but you can definitely fit these into to your current curriculum. And I have to tell you that even though all 12 months have been released, we’re still creating these each month. 

• January:   MLK Day (Opinion Writing Prompt)  → Read the blog post here.
• February: Equality in Education: Mary McLeod Bethune and Thurgood Marshall (Informational Writing Prompt)
• March: Ants: Perk or Pest? (Opinion Writing Prompt)
• April: The Benefits of Bees (Informational Writing Prompt)
• May: Save the Sea Turtles (Informational Writing Prompt)
• June: Shark Shenanigans (Informational Writing Prompt) Grab this one for FREE here or at the end of this post.
• July:  Hurricanes (Informational Writing Prompt)
• August: Video Games: Helpful or Harmful? (Opinion Writing Prompt)
• September: Homework: Helpful or Harmful? (Opinion Writing Prompt)
• October: Bats: Benefit or Bother? (Opinion Writing Prompt)
• November: Paid to Play: Should College Athletes be Paid? (Opinion Writing Prompt)
• December: Polar Bear Problems (Informational Writing Prompt)

WHY use monthly text sets? 

Let’s talk about WHY you might want to use text sets in your classroom. While teaching 4th grade in a self-contained classroom, I consistently felt like we were giving our students too many texts to grapple with. At any point in time, we juggled some (and sometimes ALL ) of the following texts: 

• Read Aloud (chapter book)
• Read Aloud (picture book)
• Writing Mentor Text (picture book)
• Reading Text Sets (passages as part of a center or independent practice)
• Guided Reading Text (small groups)
• Shared Reading Text (textbook used in whole groups or small groups)

        (This is  JUST  for Reading)

• Writing Text Sets for test prep or writing in response to reading (In 4th and 5th Grade, this was ALLLLL the time.)
• Science Textbook
• Social Studies Text

When you list it out like that, it’s a LOT of texts. And they all serve a purpose. And they’re all important.  But we continuously ran into problems. 

❌We couldn’t fit them all in. (Shocking, right?)

❌We felt behind or overwhelmed because we were trying to do too much and unable to get in #allthethings.

❌Science and social studies were not getting the time they deserved. And honestly, I don’t think the future of our world can afford to not make science and social studies a priority.

The bottom line is we were trying to use TOO. MANY. TEXTS. One big issue that I began to see is that we treated the texts that we were using for writing as if we didn’t have to actually read them. As if we didn’t have to read them closely, dissect, analyze, and synthesize to produce a clear and concise essay with a controlling idea, supporting details, voice, etc. And, of course, in a way that did not copy the text. You and I both know that’s a lot to ask of a 4th grader (or 3rd grader or 5th grader or quite frankly – an adult.)

There had to be a better way.  So I decided to ELIMINATE or INTEGRATE.

✅Eliminate  the texts that we didn’t  need to use, that didn’t support other content area standards or that didn’t offer high-engaging content or just weren’t the best quality of texts in the first place. If my students weren’t interested in it and it didn’t align to other content area standards – I needed to find better texts. 

✅ Integrate  Science and Social Studies into our ELA curriculum.

How do the monthly text sets fit into this? 

Each monthly text set can be used for both Reading and Writing. The topic of each text set is either high-engaging or supports Social Studies/Science standards. It may not directly align with science or social studies standards, but topics support those areas. For example, many of the animal topics discuss life cycles and roles in the ecosystem.  

HOW do I teach writing using the text sets? 

If you’re looking for more support in  teaching writing, then you may be interested in the complete writing units . Both the  informational and opinion writing unit include daily lesson plans, PowerPoints that help you navigate writing workshop. 

Are you ready to try the monthly text sets?

If you’re ready to give the monthly text sets a try in your classroom, you can grab the Sharks Text Set freebie by clicking on the button below.

Just click here or on the image below to snag them.

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Paired Texts Passages in the Classroom

Using multiple paired text passages in the classroom.

With the introduction of more rigorous standards across the country comes the expectation for elementary students to be able to read, scrutinize, analyze, and then support their thinking using multiple texts on the same topic. As many teachers have already discovered, this is no small task for children!

The goal is to share how we are supporting our students as they use multiple texts in the classroom. We’re aiming to mimic what our students may encounter on their state’s end of level assessment so that students are very familiar with this process when the time comes. Testing aside, we feel strongly that we are teaching a very necessary ‘life skill’. This is because students are able to review a variety of sources and pull out the information needed for a given task!

The basic idea of using multiple texts in the classroom looks like:

• students reading passages of texts on a certain topic
• students synthesizing what they have read
• students responding (in writing) to a given prompt

Get Started with paired text passages

You may like our back to school with paired text article, paired text passages next step.

Once we have selected the topic and the texts, we choose a ‘prompt’ that will engage students as they read the passages. The prompt should be broad enough to allow flexible thinking, yet also specific to your topic and selected texts. During set up, we also make copies to provide both texts for students. We like for them to have their own, individual copies to use during the lesson.

When all of that behind-the-scenes prep work is done, we present the prompt to the students. The class has a brief discussion to solidify basic background knowledge on the topic, then we set kids in motion to read both texts completely. After reading, we provide students with some sort of graphic organizer or note- taking sheet. (See below for an example of the graphic organizer we use for an ‘opinion-style’ prompt.)

The students write the prompt at the top of the organizer or note taking sheet. Then the students will return to the texts to highlight ideas to support the prompt  The students should be highlighting examples, facts, details, reasons, etc.  Then students can take notes, highlight, and write their thoughts directly on the texts. This should be done as they read through the second time. After the second read, they then transfer their thoughts, notes, and highlighted words. They should transfer ideas from both texts onto their graphic organizer/note taking sheet.

Side Note about paired text passages

We always try to build an organizer that mimics the structure of writing we would like the students to produce in response to the prompt. A carefully laid out graphic organizer forces our students to purposefully select the ideas they will include and requires them to synthesize the information presented in both texts. We have found that we get a better written product from students when we support them with a well thought-out graphic organizer. Of course, as the year goes on, we train our students to ‘build their own’ graphic organizers because they are only allowed to use blank paper during state assessments. But, because we use the same two or three organizers in class all year long, they can more easily remember what components they need when they are required to create their own using plain paper.

After completing the Graphic Organizers

Once students have completed the graphic organizer or note-taking sheet, they have the support necessary to begin writing in response to the prompt. The expectation for this writing assignment is aligned with the grade-level writing standards. We expect our fourth graders’ responses to be in paragraph format using complete sentences, with linking words between ideas, and specific examples or evidence cited from the texts that help to support their thinking. (Notice that these components are pretty much identical to those that are included on the graphic organizer…)  We also try to always provide a checklist or rubric for the writing assignment so students are very clear on the expectations and can easily evaluate their writing.

Digital Update! We’ve entered the realm of more wide-spread digital, distance, and online learning opportunities, but writing instruction doesn’t have to take a back seat. This pattern for teaching with paired texts will work for online instruction too!

There you have it! Our ‘best practice’ strategies for preparing students to successfully engage with multiple texts, while also becoming better prepared for the end-of-year state assessments (which require our students to produce writing on-demand.)

If you are looking for grade-specific paired texts on engaging, high-interest topics, please be sure to visit our SHOP page . After completing lesson plan sets in print or digital formats  that have everything  you need to get started using paired texts.

For your convenience, each set includes leveled texts for 3rd-6th grades , which makes them perfect for differentiation!

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5th Grade Writing Prompts Worksheets

Although writing can be intimidating for children, it will hardly feel so when they are in the company of our printable writing prompts worksheets for grade 5. Provide kids with the knowledge and skills required to meet the writing proficiency standards at this grade level. Watch them employ various transiional words and phrases and write increasingly complex, multiple-paragraph narrative, reports, and essays. Change the style and techniques for different types of writing, such as narrative and expository and practice different writing conventions. Our free 5th grade writing prompt pdf worksheet works great as a starter.

Interestingly, a submarine can travel both above and below the surface of the sea. This part of our printable writing prompt worksheets for grade 5 tasks you with writing about submarines.

What's Your Idea of Vacation?

Whether it's visiting the family, going camping or hiking, or going to amusement parks, people like doing different things for the vacation. Explain how you would like to spend your vacation.

Daydreaming

Scientific studies say that daydreaming is not as bad as many think it is. Write about a recent time when you traveled on the wings of fantasy. Put your narrative skills to use and write a story!

Snowboarding

Snowboarding is not only a thrilling activity, it's also a great workout. In this 5th grade writing prompt worksheet pdf, write step-by-step instructions for someone who's keen to learn snowboarding.

Book Report 5

Good readers don't just read a book; they share how they liked the book, too. Write about a recent reading experience. Include a summary. Explain the setting and your most loved character.

Story Prompt 1

This grade 5 writing prompt worksheet is a science fiction set in space, and there are extraterrestrials adding gravitas to the plot. You might need to use facts and embellish them with fantasy.

There are few blessings as wonderful as having siblings. This can sometimes be annoying, though. In this exercise, write what the pros and cons of having siblings are.

Are you a stupendous sandcastle master? In how many steps do you build an impressive sandcastle that stands out from the rest? Write to expose in this printable 5th grade writing prompt worksheet pdf.

A strong and dangerous wind, a tornado can be devastating beyond our imagination. In this printable grade 5 writing worksheet, prepare a research report on tornadoes. Write the resources you used.

Mode of Transport

How do you like to get around where you live? Do you often use a car, do you ride a bike, or do you simply walk? Write to describe it in this highly relevant worksheet. Use of transitional words and phrases.

Story Prompt 2

Theme parks will never cease to fascinate children! In this part of our 5th grade writing prompts pdf worksheets, write a story inspired by the rides, games, and food at your favorite or ideal park!

Ocean or Space?

Although it would cost an arm and a leg to explore space, it's important to do so. The oceans are worth experiencing, too. If you had a chance, where would you explore: space or oceans?

Grasshopper

Perhaps the most fun thing about a grasshopper is that it's an important source of protein. In this printable, gather more such information about grasshoppers and put it into a research report.

Trading Places

Because it allows you an opportunity to be in someone else's position, trading places with people can be a hoot. In this writing practice, grade 5 kids tell who they want to trade places with.

Story Prompt 3

Have you had a chance to parasail? Chances are you have or you're soon going on a parasailing trip with your siblings or friends. Write a story where parasailing action takes center stage.

Slumber Party

As well as being a fun tradition, slumber parties are a rite of passage of growing up. How do you host a slumber party? What are the important tips? Explain in this 5th grade writing prompt pdf worksheet.

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Informative writing for grade 5

Writing to inform.

These grade 5 writing worksheets focus on informative writing , including presenting evidence and writing of cohesive introductions and conclusions.

Text evidence: identify uses of text evidence

Citations: include a citation in your essay

Writing strong introductions: write a structured introduction 

Writing conclusions: write a conclusion for the given essay

Five-paragraph essays: given an introduction, complete a 5 paragraph essay

Informative essays: write a 5 paragraph essay using our organizer

Comparing and contrasting: write an essay comparing two subjects

Research essay writing: research and write prompts and organizers

Biographical writing: biographical writing prompts and organizers

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5th Grade ACAP Alabama Text Dependent Writing (TDW) Passages and Prompts

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5th Grade ACAP Alabama Writing Practice Tests. Covers narrative, argumentative, and informative/explanatory writing. Includes passages, prompts, and rubrics.

--Narrative Writing Assignment and Rubric --Three Passages for Argumentative and Informative/Explanatory Prompts --Argumentative Writing Prompt and Rubric --Informative/Explanatory Writing Prompt and Rubric

**Buyer's Note: This product does not contain student sample responses. There is simply too much controversy over what constitutes good writing. The rubrics, however, have proven to be very helpful in directing student objectives and grading their essays.

Why am I qualified to write these passages, writing prompts, and ACAP aligned questions? Not only have I worked as a Language Arts Teacher for 30 years with a Highly Qualified Status, but I also have spent the last 15 years writing state and national assessments, such as the SATs, ACTs, and individual state assessments that align with the Common-Core standards. This includes grading, item writing, and passage writing for these assessments.

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