December Writing Prompts

Can you believe that December is coming soon!?  Chilly days and nights are perfect for cozying up with a great story!  So...get the hot chocolate, and the great writing, flowing!  Remember...you are encouraged to write about ANYTHING!  These are just some ideas to get you started.

Writing Genre	Suggested Writing Prompt
Letter	Write a friendly letter to Santa
Persuasive	I would make a good elf because…   I should get ____ for Christmas because…
Personal	The best present I ever received was…   The best present I ever gave someone was…   *Think about the gifts you’ve given or received that weren’t tangible.*
Imaginative	The time I went on a ride-along with Santa   My day at the North Pole
Clarification	Write a favorite holiday recipe   How to decorate a Christmas tree