Young or old, the prospect of finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow captures the imagination of us all. Encourage children to explore the possibilities of this interesting myth with a fun and simple creative writing prompt.

Concepts

Narrative Writing, narratives, st. patrick's day, Holidays

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Additional Tags

st. patrick's day, pot of gold, creative writing prompt, narrative, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide this writing activity as an option for early finishers during language arts lesson in the weeks leading up to St. Patrick's Day
• Enrich St. Patrick's Day celebrations with this writing exercise, taking time for children to share the stories they create

Pros

• Writing prompt is supported with a colorful image of a rainbow and pot of gold

Cons

• Font used for the writing prompt may be difficult for younger learners to read

Common Core

W.1.3 W.2.3 W.3.3.a W.4.3.a