When writing to a prompt, how do I choose the best story idea?

1. When writing to a prompt, how do I choose the best story idea? For Example: Possible Story Ideas Swimming Lessons Writing in cursive Riding a bike Playing recorder Tying my shoe

2. In this lesson, you will learn how to choose a story idea by asking, “Which of these could I write most about ?” and then imagining the story.

3. Writing Prompt People say, “Practice makes perfect.” Think about a time when you had to practice something a lot before mastering it. Write a story about a time when you had to practice something for a long time before understanding it.

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5. Understanding the Question Brainstorming Ideas Making a Plan Writing the Sentences Revising

6. Writing sentences without imagining the story first. REMEMBER: Think about your story before you write.

7. 1 Reread your list of story ideas. 2 Decide which story you could write the most about. 3 Imagine that storyin a movie in your mind’s eye.

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9. Which of these ideas could I say the most about? 2 Possible Story Ideas Swimming Lessons Writing in cursive Riding a bike Playing recorder Tying my shoe

10. 3 Possible Story Ideas Swimming Lessons Writing in cursive Riding a bike Playing recorder Tying my shoe

11. 1 Reread your list of story ideas. Decide which story you could write the most about. 2 Imagine that story in a movie in your mind’s eye. 3

12. In this lesson, you have learned how to choose a story idea by asking, “Which of these could I write most about ?” and then imagining the story.

13. Read the writing prompt below and choose a story idea to write about and imagine the story in your mind. You are at walking by your favorite ice cream shop with a friend. Suddenly, you notice a ten dollar bill in your pocket. Write a story that tells what happens next.

14. Another way that you can brainstorm your story ideas is by making a story timeline! You can create a model and list or draw ideas for the beginning, middle and end of your story. Beginning Middle End

15. Now try it again with another prompt! Writing Prompt Think about a memory you have of a teacher. The memory could be something funny your teacher said or did, something your teacher taught you, a field trip your teacher took you on, or a time that your teacher made you feel proud. Write a story about that memory.

16. Read the writing prompt below and choose a story idea to write about. Writing Prompt Think about a time you were helpful. For example, maybe you helped to care for an animal or helped to make a special meal. Write a story about a time you were helpful. Give enough details for readers to understand how you were helpful.