1. Write down the 7 steps of the writing process.
Starter #1
Write down the 7 steps of the writing process.

2. Starter #2
Explain in your own words why it is important to proof read your writing before passing it in.

3. Starter #3
What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym? Use dictionary or look on wall for help if needed.

4. Starter #4
Please look outside and write a paragraph about what you see – be as descriptive as possible. Please stay at your desks, if you can’t see out – think about what it was like when you walked into the school off of the bus.

5. Starter #5
If you could change one thing about your study habits, what would you change and why?

6. Starter #6
Pretend that you are on a lost ship at sea, write a letter to put in a bottle in your attempt to find help.

7. Starter #7
What is the difference between our, hour, and are? Write each one out in a proper sentence.

8. Starter #8
My favorite television show is Law & Order, what is yours? Why, describe it in great detail.

9. Starter #9
List 5 different parts of speech.
(Look around the room)

10. Starter #10
Writing Response – finish the following line with a complete paragraph…
Yesterday was the best day of my life…

11. Starter #11 Write a full sentence for each of the following words:
Chamber
Plant
Pencil
Paper

12. Starter #12
Write a paragraph about explaining how a turtle feels… (be creative)

13. Starter #13
Write an (in your starter section) to your friend in Austria – tell him / her about your school.
When you finish, please get a sheet of loose leaf out & number down the margin, 1 – 20. Put Spelling Quiz #2 at the top, with your name and date. Wait patiently & quietly until we begin.

14. Starter #14 Finish the following with a full paragraph
Chocolate is yummy…

15. Starter #15 Finish the following with a full paragraph –
The hungry dog finally found…

16. Starter #16 Correct the following sentence
My sistr didt like to go outside but he did like to play outsde after school

17. Starter #17 Write a full paragraph beginning with the following –
The sun set over the building…

18. Starter #18
Write one paragraph about your favorite memory.

19. Starter #19
Write 1 paragraph about why friendship is important to you.

20. Starter #20 Correct the following sentence:
My favorite spot is basketball because we ply in the jim and it isnt a rough spot
There are 6 errors!

21. Starter #21
Write the definition of epitome.

22. Starter #22
Write 1 paragraph about your favorite sport. If you hate sports, discuss why.

23. Starter #23 Writing Response (in your starter section)
How was your Thanksgiving? Discuss in 1 paragraph minimum.

24. Starter #24 Writing Response (in starter section)
The dog fell to the ground…

25. Starter #25
Correct the following sentence (copy the sentence with corrections down in your starter section).
there was a teible storm and the wind crshed against the houes and cars it even damaged a boat
There are 6 errors!

26. Starter #26 What is the definition of obviously?
Copy the definition down and write it correctly in a sentence.

27. Starter #27 In a full paragraph, finish the following…
Mary hated it when…

28. Starter #28
Write an acrostic poem for the following: F A L

29. Starter #29
Correct the following sentence and copy the correct sentence in your starter section.
mani people like 2 bik to school because it is fun but it also is healthy
There are 5 errors!

30. Starter #30 In one paragraph, finish the following:
She was as beautiful as…

31. Starter #31 In one paragraph, finish the following:
Handsome didn’t describe him…

32. Starter #32
Correct the following sentence and copy the correct sentence in your starter section.
she didnt lice to eat meet but he did lice to eat vegetables
There are 8 errors!

33. Starter #33
Correct the following sentence and copy the correct sentence in your starter section:
melanie playd in a band with there girls: linda jasmine and clair
There are 9 errors!

34. Starter #34 Finish the following with one full paragraph:
Manni had so many friends…

35. Starter #35
What are the convention CUPS? (hint: Look somewhere in the room)

36. Starter #36
What are 3 transition words?

37. Starter #37
What is the definition of ‘voice’? Copy it down.

38. Starter #38
Find an object in the room to write a description of, you must use words to describe what it looks like, so that I can figure out what it is --- do not tell me.

39. Starter #39
Write the definition of throw down in your starter section. Use throw in a proper sentence.

40. Starter #40
Pick two of your hardest spelling words (from this week) and write the definitions down out of the dictionary.

41. Starter #41
Write down 5 words that are begin with the letter Q. Make sure you spell them correctly!

42. Starter #42
Write down the Flow Chart for Non-Narrative Writing.

43. Starter #43 Finish the following, with a full paragraph…
Title: “My Mona”
First sentence:
She was sweet…

44. Starter #44
Please write a short paragraph about your favorite time of year.

45. Starter #45
Using your spellex, write down the first 5 words that start with S. (Spelled correctly of course)

46. Starter #46
Write an acrostic poem about WINTER. W I N T E R

47. Starter #47
Using your spellex, write down the first 5 words that start with R. (Spelled correctly, of course).

48. Starter #48
Write down 1 rule for capitalization.

49. Starter #49
What are some commonly misused words? Write at least 5.

50. Starter #50
In the novel you are currently reading, write down 5 things that you know about the main character.

51. Starter #51 Correct the following sentence:
my friend emily and laura our really fun two go two the mall with
There are 8 errors!

52. Starter #52 Write a full paragraph about the following:
“Snow is falling…”

53. Starter #53
Using a dictionary, write the definition of ‘character.’

54. Starter #54
Write at least 1 paragraph about your favorite holiday memory.

55. Starter #55
Thinking back to when you were about 5, what was your favorite toy? Explain what it was and why.

56. Starter #56 Correct the following sentence:
sometimes i like two go too the store with emily to shoop for clothes and shooes
There are 8 errors!

57. Starter #57
In at least 1 paragraph finish the following (not with the song, with a story):
Jingle bells…

58. Starter #58
What is the 5th step of the writing process? Write the explanation and the title.

59. Starter #59
When you think of the holidays what are the 5 symbols that you can think of that relate?
1 Christmas tree 2 3 4 5

60. Starter #60
Write down the five things that you really want to do in the next year…

61. Starter #61
Write an acrostic poem for HOLIDAY. H O L I D A Y

62. Starter #62 Carmel, apples, and cinnamon… yum….
Finish with a full paragraph!

63. Starter #63
Make an acrostic poem for NEW YEAR! N E W Y A R

64. Starter #64
Sometimes in the New Year people make promises that they are going to do certain things… these are called resolutions. What is your resolution for the New Year?

65. Starter #65 Correct the following sentence.
mary licked to go two the parc with jean on beautiful sumer dais
There are 8 errors!

66. Starter #66
Write an acrostic poem for RESOLUTIONS R
E S O L U T I N S

67. Starter #67 The weather outside is frightful…
Finish with a full paragraph.

68. Starter #68
I love to go skiing in the winter, what are some of your favorite winter activities?

69. Starter #69
What does TAG stand for?

70. Starter #70
Who are the main characters in the novel you are currently reading? Write their names and one thing about each of them.

71. Starter #71
Write 5 examples of a noun.

72. Starter #72
What is a verb? Write 5 examples.

73. Starter #73
Books are so much fun…
Finish with a paragraph!

74. Starter #74
Describe the best thing that has ever happened to you… (in a paragraph of course)…

75. Starter #75
Who is your favorite person? What makes him / her your favorite person, explain…

76. Starter #76
Write down the first ten words that you can think of that begin with the letter “S”.

77. Starter #77
Please describe 5 positive things about the person sitting to your right.

78. Starter #78 Finish the following…
The desks were thrown across the room…

79. Starter #79
Pretty purple petals is an example of alliteration… provide 5 more, 3+ word examples of alliteration.

80. Starter #80
Explain the plot of the novel that you are currently reading.

81. Starter #81
What is the punctuation rule of an exclamation mark (!)? Explain.

82. Starter #82
If you are going to publish a piece of your writing, what do you need to ensure is done before you publish?

83. Starter #83
What is your favorite novel? Explain why.

84. Starter #84
“Explore with Reading” is one of my favorite quotes. What is a quote?

85. Starter #85
“Explore with Reading” is one of my favorite quotes. What do you think it means?

86. Starter #86
What is your favorite song? Summarize what the lyrics of the song mean and explain why it is your favorite song.

87. Starter #87 Correct the following:
jim didnt hafe two go too the store two get milk becaz sharon bought it home
There are 10 errors.

88. Starter #88
Sometimes novels are made into movies. Can you think of some examples of novels that are now movies too?

89. Starter #89
You and your friends are important members of the school community, why is it important to represent the school in a positive way?

90. Starter #90
List 5 things that you should have in your desk area to ensure that you are organized and ready to go.

91. Starter #91
Is there something that you wish that you had? Why? Explain.

92. Starter #92
What is a legend / key on a map?

93. Starter #93
How is a dictionary ordered? Explain.

94. Starter #94 Correct the following:
sandra hd sum flours plated at her house last weak
There are 7 errors

95. Starter #95
Write an autobiographical paragraph about your first day of school.

96. Starter #96
Write a narrative paragraph.

97. Starter #97
Write an expository paragraph.

98. Starter #98
If you could go on a trip, where would you go? Why?

99. Starter #99
Who is your hero? Describe.

100. Starter #100
If you could live anywhere, where would you live?