Writing Prompts Using Pictures: Text Types for Kids - Paperback

by Ellie Tiemann (Author)

Do your students or kids need help coming up with ideas to write about? Do they need support building vocabulary and writing confidence? These photo-based writing prompts are the perfect tool to inspire young writers with simple creative writing and support English Language Learners (ELLs/ESL students).

This resource includes high-quality photographs with structured writing prompts that help students practice multiple types of writing:

• Narrative Writing - Tell a story inspired by the photo.

• Informational Writing - Write facts and details about animals.

• How-To Writing - Explain steps and procedures clearly.

• Point of View Writing - Describe the scene from different perspectives.

Each activity includes built-in supports to make writing easier and more engaging:

• Word boxes to assist with spelling and vocabulary development.

• Sentence frames to guide sentence structure and idea organization.

• Extended writing space for longer responses and creative expression.

Perfect for elementary classrooms, ESL/ELL programs, writing centers, and homeschool lessons, these photo writing prompts are a fun and effective way to build vocabulary, grammar, and writing fluency. Ideal for struggling writers, emergent bilinguals, and any student who needs a little extra inspiration!