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    Prompts for Young Writers
    Prompts for Young Writers
    Prompts for Young Writers
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    Prompts for Young Writers

    By Colorado Authors League

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    The idea for Prompts for Young Writers was created as a gesture of good faith to help parents and teachers that could use more materials during these trying times. The Colorado Authors League called upon its members to submit a page or two of writing prompts to help get creativity flowing. We hope it helps and inspires many minds.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPeak 1 Publishing, LLC
    Release dateSep 8, 2020
    ISBN9781393877493
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      Prompts for Young Writers - Colorado Authors League

      PROMPTS FOR YOUNG WRITERS

      Colorado Authors League

      Copyright

      © 2020 by Colorado Authors League - All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be copied or reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages for review purposes. For permission requests, contact:

      JohnnyWelsh.com/contact/

      Cover design by Johnny Welsh

      Graphic art courtesy of Pixabay

      and artist Karen Arnold

      Format and Design, Grace Michael

      gracemi@mail.com

      Peak 1 Publishing LLC

      Contact agent at JohnnyWelsh.com/contact/

      P. O. Box 2046

      Frisco, CO 80443

      Printed in United States

      Acknowledgements

      Colorado Authors League (CAL) — thanks CAL member Johnny Welsh, who donated his services to publish this book through his publishing company, Peak 1 Publishing, LLC. CAL would also like to thank members Margi Evans and Linda Frantzen Carlson for their editorial contributions.

      Dedication

      Dedicated to all teachers.

      You are a true treasure.

      Thank you for all you do.

      A Note from the Publisher

      As owner/operator of Peak 1 Publishing, LLC, I understand the importance of reading, writing, and teaching during challenging times such as a global pandemic. I am honored to volunteer my time to help those who teach and instruct.

      In the acknowledgments of my first book, I gave the highest praise to my teachers of English, Literature, and any subject. They have a great responsibility, and their deeds will not go unnoticed. Thank you to all the teachers in the world.

      For more than 80 years, Colorado Authors League has supported professional writers. Authors become members to network with one another, to enhance the craft of writing, and to keep up with changes in copyrights, publishing, and other practical issues affecting writers.

      To read, save, or print this book,

      Download a free PDF version

      from the following sites:

      Colorado Authors League

      Peak 1 Publishing, LLC (Johnny Welsh)

      A Note to Teachers

      We provide these writing prompts to help you inspire students during these difficult times. Many of the prompts can be used in several grades. We enjoyed compiling this information as a resource for you.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      PROMPTS FOR YOUNG WRITERS

      Copyright

      Acknowledgements

      Dedication

      A Note from the Publisher

      A Note to Teachers

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      GRADES 1-2

      What Makes a Good Story?

      Three Popular Story Problems

      Rosemerry Wahtola - Grades 1-2

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      J. B. Stockings - Grades 1-2

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Barbra Cohn - Grades 1-2

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Joni Franks - Grades 1-2

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Caryn Hartman - Grades 1-2

      Writing Prompts

      Art Prompt

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Nancy Oswald - Grades 1-2

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Lisa Reinicke - Grades 1-2

      Writing Prompts

      Music Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Natasha Wing - Grades 1-2

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tip

      Bio

      Patricia Raybon - Grades 1-2

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Memoir

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Virginia K. White - Grades 1-2

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Janet Post - Grades 1-2

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      GRADES 3-5

      Creating Characters

      Nancy Oswald - Grades 3-5

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips:

      Bio

      Nina Neilson - Grades 3-5

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Patricia Raybon - Grades 3-5

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Memoir

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Jennifer Kincheloe - Grades 3-5

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tip

      Bio

      Fleur Bradley - Grades 3-5

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tip

      Bio

      Joni Franks - Grades 3-5

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Virginia K. White - Grades 3-5

      Writing Prompts

      Art Prompt

      Writing Tip

      Bio

      Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer - Grades 3-5

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      MIDDLE SCHOOL

      A Harmony Goes On in a Great Story

      Where’s the Harmony?

      Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer - Middle School

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Jennie MacDonald - Middle School

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Patricia Raybon - Middle School

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Memoir

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Jennie MacDonald - Middle School

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Denny Dressman - Middle School

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Jerry Fabyanic - Middle School

      Writing Prompts

      Pandemics in History—Two-step process:

      All was going well until…

      Bio

      Barb Lundy - Middle School

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Poetry

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Nancy Oswald - Middle School

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      M. J. Evams - Middle School

      WRITING TIPS

      Bio

      Barb Lundy - Middle School

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Nonfiction

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      HIGH SCHOOL

      Metaphor as a Writing Tool

      Daniel Ginsberg - High School

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Johnny Welsh - High School

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Fiction

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Natli VanDerWerken - High School

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Fantasy

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Peg Brantley - High School

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Crime Fiction/Thrillers

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Jodi Bowersox - High School

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Buffy Gilfoil - High School

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Nonfiction

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Kevin Bowersox - High School

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Patricia Raybon - High School

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Memoir

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Todd Fahnestock - High School

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Epic Fantasy

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Buffy Gilfoil - High School

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Nonfiction

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Jerry Fabyanic - High School

      Genre: Essays

      Writing Prompt

      Writing Tip

      Bio

      Mary Taylor Young - High School

      Writing Prompts

      Bio

      Barb Lundy - High School

      Writing Prompts - Genre: Nonfiction

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      R. Gary Raham - High School

      Writing Prompts

      Writing Tips

      Bio

      Bruce Most - High

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