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Christmas Writing Prompts

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Christmas writing prompts for K⁠–⁠5 on lined pages ruled for each grade, plus 24 prompt cards.

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K–2

Drawing boxes, big writing lines and sentence starters for early writers.

  • Preview of the printable “Christmas Thank-You note writing template” worksheet: writing a friendly thank-you note with a greeting and a closingView larger

    Christmas Thank-You note writing template

    Writing a friendly thank-you note with a greeting and a closing

    US LetterPDFA4PDF

    1 page38 KB

  • Preview of the printable “Christmas opinion Writing: the best part of the holidays” worksheet: writing an opinion with reasons, linking words and a closingView larger

    Christmas opinion Writing: the best part of the holidays

    Writing an opinion with reasons, linking words and a closing

    US LetterPDFA4PDF

    1 page59 KB

  • Preview of the printable “My holiday Fun: christmas narrative writing prompt (1st Grade)” worksheet: writing a narrative about a holiday event, with first, next and lastView larger

    My holiday Fun: christmas narrative writing prompt (1st Grade)

    Writing a narrative about a holiday event, with first, next and last

    1 page32 KB

3rd–5th

Narrative, opinion and informative prompts with plan boxes and grade-sized lines, plus 24 prompt cards.

  • Preview of the printable “The elf who Overslept: christmas narrative writing prompt (3rd Grade)” worksheet: writing a narrative with a clear sequence of events and a satisfying endingView larger

    The elf who Overslept: christmas narrative writing prompt (3rd Grade)

    Writing a narrative with a clear sequence of events and a satisfying ending

    1 page56 KB

  • Preview of the printable “Real tree or fake Tree?: christmas opinion writing prompt (3rd Grade)” worksheet: writing an opinion piece that supports a point of view with reasonsView larger

    Real tree or fake Tree?: christmas opinion writing prompt (3rd Grade)

    Writing an opinion piece that supports a point of view with reasons

    1 page32 KB

  • Preview of the printable “The best gift that Isn't a Thing: christmas opinion writing” worksheet: writing an opinion piece that states an opinion, gives reasons and uses linking wordsView larger

    The best gift that Isn't a Thing: christmas opinion writing

    Writing an opinion piece that states an opinion, gives reasons and uses linking words

    1 page60 KB

  • Preview of the printable “How to run a holiday food Drive: christmas informative writing prompt (4th Grade)” worksheet: writing an informative how-to piece that groups related steps and uses linking wordsView larger

    How to run a holiday food Drive: christmas informative writing prompt (4th Grade)

    Writing an informative how-to piece that groups related steps and uses linking words

    1 page31 KB

  • Preview of the printable “Inside the snow Globe: christmas narrative writing prompt (4th Grade)” worksheet: writing a narrative with sensory details and a clear sequence of eventsView larger

    Inside the snow Globe: christmas narrative writing prompt (4th Grade)

    Writing a narrative with sensory details and a clear sequence of events

    1 page50 KB

  • Preview of the printable “How to wrap a Present: christmas How-To writing for 4th grade” worksheet: writing an informative how-to text with steps linked by transition words and precise languageView larger

    How to wrap a Present: christmas How-To writing for 4th grade

    Writing an informative how-to text with steps linked by transition words and precise language

    1 page56 KB

  • Preview of the printable “Plan a holiday celebration from around the World: writing prompt” worksheet: writing an informative text that groups related information and uses facts and detailsView larger

    Plan a holiday celebration from around the World: writing prompt

    Writing an informative text that groups related information and uses facts and details

    1 page43 KB

  • Preview of the printable “Are homemade gifts Better?: christmas opinion writing prompt (5th Grade)” worksheet: writing an opinion essay with logically ordered reasons, facts and examples, and a response to the other sideView larger

    Are homemade gifts Better?: christmas opinion writing prompt (5th Grade)

    Writing an opinion essay with logically ordered reasons, facts and examples, and a response to the other side

    1 page59 KB

  • Preview of the printable “A winter celebration I Know: christmas informative writing prompt (5th Grade)” worksheet: writing an informative essay about a celebration, with facts, details and a concluding sectionView larger

    A winter celebration I Know: christmas informative writing prompt (5th Grade)

    Writing an informative essay about a celebration, with facts, details and a concluding section

    1 page31 KB

  • Preview of the printable “The mystery Gift: christmas narrative writing prompt for 5th grade” worksheet: writing a narrative with dialogue, description, transitions and a conclusionView all 2 pages

    The mystery Gift: christmas narrative writing prompt for 5th grade

    Writing a narrative with dialogue, description, transitions and a conclusion

    2 pages62 KB

  • Preview of the printable “Christmas writing prompt cards (24 Prompts)” worksheet: choosing from 24 Christmas prompts and writing a story, an opinion or an explanationView all 2 pages

    Christmas writing prompt cards (24 Prompts)

    Choosing from 24 Christmas prompts and writing a story, an opinion or an explanation

    2 pages55 KB

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About these christmas writing prompts worksheets

These free Christmas writing prompts cover narrative, opinion and informative writing from kindergarten to 5th grade. Each prompt sits on its own page with lines sized for the grade: big lines and a drawing box for K⁠–⁠2, and smaller lines with plan boxes for 3rd to 5th grade.

Older writers get prompts such as an elf who oversleeps, a trip inside a snow globe, a holiday food drive and homemade gifts, with words they might use, a plan (beginning, middle and end, or claim, reasons and the other side) and a self-check strip. The prompt card page holds 24 short prompts marked story, opinion or explain, with a lined response page.

Not every family celebrates Christmas. The winter writing prompts make a good choice for children who don't.

Standards

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.3Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what happened.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.3Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.1Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.2Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.10Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

How to use them

  1. Read the prompt aloud and talk about ideas together before anyone writes.
  2. Have children fill in the plan boxes with a few words each, then write in full sentences.
  3. Cut the prompt cards apart for a writing center or a prompt jar, or use the uncut page as a numbered list.

Teaching tips

  • For opinion prompts, ask for a reason children can explain with an example, not just "because I like it."
  • For stories, remind writers to show feelings with actions and dialogue.
  • Use the self-check strip at the bottom before children hand in their writing.

Questions teachers and parents ask

What grades are these Christmas writing prompts for?

Kindergarten to 5th grade. Each page is pitched at one grade, with writing lines sized for that grade.

What kinds of writing do the prompts cover?

Narrative (tell a story), opinion (share and support an opinion) and informative (teach or explain), the three kinds of writing taught in elementary school.

How do I use the prompt cards?

Cut the 24 cards apart for a writing center or a prompt jar, or keep the page whole and let children choose a number. Page 2 is a lined page for the response.