Bring a bucket to class and tell your students that you are going to create a word bucket.
Challenge them to fill the bucket over the course of the year with interesting words. Encourage them to use their favorite words - popcorn, squid, softly, bouncing, chocolate - whatever! Tie to grammar and ask the students to add only nouns, or only adverbs.
When you need a quick writing prompt, allow each student to randomly choose 3 words from the bucket. Then write for 10 minutes. The only rule is that you have to use the 3 words you chose!
For added interest, allow students to choose words for each other. Or pair up with another class and challenge them to use your 3 words.
In small groups students can share their writing, pointing out the 3 words they chose.
This activity not only encourages students to have fun with writing, but it will increase their vocabulary and grammar skills as well!
