Speed Writing

Speed Writing is a sit-down warm-up activity that requires some quick prep work.

Preparation
For this activity, volunteers need to come up with several writing prompts. Here are a few to get you started:


 * Prompt 1: It’s cold outside. Describe how cold you feel without using the word cold,“it’s so … that…”
 * Prompt 2: Think of 3 other uses for a shoe
 * Prompt 3: Write down 2 truths and a lie
 * Prompt 4: Would you rather always wear earmuffs or a nose plug?
 * Prompt 5: What does your future sound like?

Directions
Give each student a piece of paper and a pencil. Tell the students they'll have 30 seconds to answer each prompt. Give the students a prompt, after 30 seconds give the students another prompt, and so on. This is a great warm-up activity to help students spark up their imaginations. Depending on your students, volunteers can also type up a list of prompts, make copies for the class, and then give the students 3 minutes or so to answer as many as they can. 