Writing Prompts Using Pictures: Text Types for Kids (Writing Books)

Author: Ellie Tiemann
Publication date : October 13, 2025
Language : English
Print length : 100 pages
ISBN-10 : 1967783128
ISBN-13 : 978-1967783120
Item Weight : 9.1 ounces
Reading age : 7 - 12 years
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.23 x 11 inches
Part of series : Writing Books
Do your students or kids need help coming up with ideas to write about? Do they need support building vocabulary and writing confidence? These photo-based writing prompts are the perfect tool to inspire young writers with simple creative writing and support English Language Learners (ELLs/ESL students).
This resource includes high-quality photographs with structured writing prompts that help students practice multiple types of writing:
Narrative Writing – Tell a story inspired by the photo.
Informational Writing – Write facts and details about animals.
How-To Writing – Explain steps and procedures clearly.
Point of View Writing – Describe the scene from different perspectives.
Each activity includes built-in supports to make writing easier and more engaging:
Word boxes to assist with spelling and vocabulary development.
Sentence frames to guide sentence structure and idea organization.
Extended writing space for longer responses and creative expression.
Perfect for elementary classrooms, ESL/ELL programs, writing centers, and homeschool lessons, these photo writing prompts are a fun and effective way to build vocabulary, grammar, and writing fluency. Ideal for struggling writers, emergent bilinguals, and any student who needs a little extra inspiration!