As we transition into the new school year, it’s an ideal time to inspire young writers with engaging and creative prompts. Our September Writing Journal Prompts book is designed to support beginning and struggling writers in Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2, offering a range of activities that encourage both reflection and creativity.
The September Writing Journal Prompts book provides a collection of simple and effective prompts for the month of September, catering to various writing skills and interests. It includes American and Canadian spelling to accommodate different educational settings.
Click here or on the image below to download some FREE sample pages from this packet! Links to purchase the complete September Writing Journal are included at the end of this post!
CONTENTS
Cover Page (Page 5): Begin with a customizable cover page to personalize the journal.
Draw and Label (Pages 6-8):
- Yourself in the Mirror: Draw and label what you see.
- What You See Out the Window: Capture and describe the view.
- Your Family: Draw and label each family member’s name.
List Writing (Pages 9-11):
- Things You See in the Fall: Create a list of autumn sights.
- Things That Make a Good Friend: List qualities of a good friend.
- Your Favorite Animals: List your favorite animals.
How To / Procedural Writing (Pages 12-14):
- Get Ready for School: Write a step-by-step guide.
- Do a Fire Drill: Describe what happens during a fire drill.
- Make Applesauce: Outline the process of making applesauce.
Writing Prompts with Pictures (Pages 15-24):
- The Weather Today Is: Describe the current weather.
- I Come to School: Write about your school arrival routine.
- On a Rainy Day: Describe what you do on a rainy day.
- My Favorite Summer Activity Was: Reflect on your favorite summer activity.
- Today I Feel… Because: Explain your feelings today.
- My Friend at School Is… He/She Is: Describe a school friend.
- I Like to Make Good Choices. I Can: Discuss ways you make good choices.
- I Know It Is Fall When: Identify signs of fall.
- My Favorite Sport Is… Because: Explain why you enjoy your favorite sport.
- I Would Like to Learn How to… Because: Share something you want to learn and why.
Opinion Writing with Pictured Choices (Pages 25-27):
- Which Apples Do You Like Best? (Red/Green/Yellow)
- Do You Like Crayons or Markers Best?
- Which Playground Equipment Is the Most Fun? (Swing/Slide)
Opinion Writing II (Pages 28-30):
- The Best Thing to Eat for Lunch Is… Because: Share your lunch preference.
- I Think the Best Spot in Our Classroom Is… Because: Describe your favorite classroom spot.
- The Most Fun Thing to Do in the Fall Is… Because: Reflect on fall activities.
Narrative Writing (Pages 31-34):
- Write a Sentence to Match the Picture: (Boy just off the bus going to school)
- Write a Story to Match the Picture: (Girl raking leaves; leaves falling off tree)
- What Are 3 Words That Describe Apples? Write a story using them.
- Pretend You Are Going to Throw a Birthday Party for Johnny Appleseed: Describe the games and food for the party.
Narrative Writing II (Pages 35-39):
- If I Had a Magic Lunch Box
- If I Had a Worm in My Apple
- If I Had a Pet Owl
- If I Had a Superpower
- It Would Be Fun: Write about a fun scenario.
Letter Writing to Grandparents (Page 40): Practice letter writing skills with a page dedicated to writing to grandparents.
Purchase the September Writing Journal
You can purchase the complete 41-page September Writing Journal packet by clicking on any of the store links below.
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