Easter Writing Prompts

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This Easter writing prompts resource includes 15 themed prompts to get students thinking and writing about Easter and the associated experiences and activities. There are 5 writing prompts for each of the following categories: opinion writing, informative/explanatory writing, and narrative writing.

We have also included mini versions of each writing prompt that can easily be pasted into an interactive notebook or writing journal and completed therein. Additionally, there is a cover page that can be colored by the students and stapled to their completed writing prompts.

Journal Writing Prompts in this Resource:

Opinion Writing Prompts

• Should everyone have an Easter basket? If so, what goodies or gifts should be in them?
• Should chicks, ducklings, or bunnies be given as Easter gifts?
• Is it fair for Easter egg hunts to be separated into age groups? Should there be rules for the hunts?
• Should Easter egg hunts use real, dyed eggs or plastic eggs filled with candy? In your opinion, what are the advantages or disadvantages of both?
• Do you give or receive greeting cards for Easter? What do you do with them?

Informative/Explanatory Writing Prompts

• Think of a creative design for an Easter egg. How would you decorate your egg?
• Do you receive a new outfit for Easter? How do you like to dress for this occasion?
• Do you travel over Easter break? Do you have relatives that travel to visit you at this time of year?
• What Easter related events do you attend? Where are these events held and what takes place?
• What foods are special to your family for the Easter holiday? Do you help with preparations?

Narrative Writing Prompts

• How do you like to spend your spring break? What do you usually do?
• Easter is celebrated in the springtime. Tell about spring changes that you enjoy.
• Tell about your family’s Easter traditions.
• What makes for a great Easter egg hunt? Do you hunt or hide the eggs? What are some good strategies?
• Imagine that you are the Easter Bunny. Tell what you would do to make sure everyone has a great Easter.