Kermit would really enjoy this prompt. Young writers select something green, describe it, identify where it is found and how it is used, and then illustrate their something.

Concepts

the color green

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Show the YouTube video of Kermit, the Frog, singing his song "It's Not Easy Being Green"
• Have class members create a green world mural and post kids writings and illustrations on this wall

Classroom Considerations

• The second in a series of seven writing prompts
• Consider conducting a whole-class brainstorming session making a list of green things before having kids write

Pros

• The exercise encourages young writers to add details to their writings

Cons

• None