Writing

Something Green

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

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.

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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