Writing Prompt Cards

Background

Project Description

The Governor's School's Creative Writing faculty has gathered some of their favorite prompts into a curated collection for easy classroom use! These index sized cards feature short starters to help spur the imagination and focus writing direction. They can be used effectively in a variety of classroom settings, from bell work to special projects needing deep creative thinking, and they are appropriate for any content area. Teachers can request a classroom set that includes multiple prompts for Poetry, Nonfiction, and Short Essay.  

What's included

-A classroom set of prompt cards
-A copy of the SCGSAH Literary Magazine LITMUS

Theme

Intention and Motivation: As artists, what gets us going, and what keeps us going?

Artistic Process

Create

Standards Addressed

This resource aligns with the following from the Profile of the SC Graduate:

World Class Knowledge: Rigorous standards in Language Arts
World Class Skills: Creativity and Innovation, Communication
Life and Career Characteristics: Self-Direction

About the Creative Writing Department

To learn more about the Creative Writing Department, click here.

Interested In This Resource? 

Reservations for this resource are currently closed.

About the Governor's School's Outreach Programs

As a part of the Governor’s School’s mission to serve as a resource to teachers and students across the state, the Office of Outreach provides classroom resources and professional learning opportunities to enrich arts education in South Carolina. Learn more.