{"id":424,"date":"2009-11-25T14:30:34","date_gmt":"2009-11-25T21:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/patternbasedwriting.com\/elementary_writing_success\/?p=424"},"modified":"2015-06-08T04:19:36","modified_gmt":"2015-06-08T11:19:36","slug":"christmas-essay-story-writing-prompts-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/patternbasedwriting.com\/elementary_writing_success\/christmas-essay-story-writing-prompts-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Essay &#038; Story Writing Prompts for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is a wonderful time of year for student writing. There is a very high level of student motivation! Student interest and motivation stays high when\u00a0students write about Christmas coming from different angles and with different purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a great list of Christmas essay and story writing ideas!\u00a0Remember, using <strong>\u201cPattern Based Writing: Quick &amp; Easy Essay\u201d<\/strong> will\u00a0ensure your students can start and finish any of these wonderful essay and story ideas\u00a0<strong>in under 30 minutes! Now that\u2019s a gift!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Please Note<\/strong><\/span>: Alexander Bain\u2019s widely accepted century-old model holds that there are only four modes of discourse: 1) descriptive 2) narrative 3) expository and 4) argument\/persuasive. Many of the headings below are \u201corganizational models or patterns\u201d and can be combined with the four main modes of discourse. Example: The \u201ccause and effect pattern\u201d can be expressed in the descriptive, narrative, expository, or argumentative genre.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Persuasive Essay<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 There definitely is a Santa Claus.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I definitely have been a very good boy or girl this year.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Christmas is a time to be thinking of others.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Presents are very important on Christmas Day.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Presents should not be important on Christmas Day.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0We should have the Christmas spirit all year round.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 How getting everything on my Christmas wish list would make the world a better place.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Christmas is a time to be thankful and for reflection.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 We should have Christmas twice a year!<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Process Essay or How-To Essay<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0A kid\u2019s perfect minute-by-minute plan for Christmas Day.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The correct way to open Christmas presents.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0How to buy the perfect Christmas present for someone.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 How to make Christmas a special day for the entire family.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0How to prepare for Christmas Day.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 How to wrap a Christmas present.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Santa\u2019s complete process from getting started until delivering his very last present.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 How to decorate for Christmas.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Argumentative Essay<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 There should be absolutely no arguing on Christmas Day.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Christmas is the best holiday of them all.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The real meaning of Christmas is _______<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The Christmas spirit is alive and well.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Evaluation Essay<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 What is the\u00a0effect that Christmas has on society?<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Has the meaning of Christmas changed over time?<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 What would Jesus think of Christmas today?<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Has Christmas become too commercialized?<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Narrative\/ Personal Narrative Essay<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A wonderful Christmas memory.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 My favorite present I ever GAVE.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0Christmas shopping with my family.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 My favorite part of Christmas.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Family time on Christmas.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0Christmas traditions in my family.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The best Christmas ever.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Funny happenings on Christmas day.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0Memorable presents.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Cause and Effect Essay<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 How I feel when I give on Christmas Day.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 How the birth of Jesus affected our world.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 How the Christmas spirit affects people\u2019s behavior and attitude.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Preparations for Christmas Day and the outcomes of all that hard work.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 What effect does all the Christmas media promotion have?<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Expository\/Informational Essay<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The real truth about Santa Claus. The history of Santa Claus.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The history of Christmas.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Christmas through the ages.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Christmas traditions.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Facts about Christmas.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The symbols and symbolism of Christmas.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The first Christmas.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Descriptive Essay<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Describe opening presents.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 How I felt opening presents, eating delicious food, and spending time with family and friends.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Describe the Christmas spirit or Christmas energy.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Describe who you celebrate Christmas with. What makes them unique or special to celebrate with?<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Describe the sights, sounds, and smells of when you first walk out to the tree on Christmas morning.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Describe how the anticipation and excitement of Christmas makes you feel.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0Describe the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Five-Paragraph Essay<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Three reasons\u2026<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Three signs\u2026<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Three presents\u2026<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Three traditions\u2026<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Three signs that Christmas is just around the corner.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0Three reasons I love Christmas.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Compare and Contrast Essay<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Christmas now compared to Christmas when I was \u201cyoung.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 What used to be important to me about Christmas compared to what is important about Christmas to me now.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The day before Christmas, Christmas Day, and the day after Christmas.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0Giving vs. receiving.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Christmas for kids compared to Christmas for adults.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Christmas traditions\u00a0in different cultures.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0Christmas without Santa Claus compared to Christmas with Santa Claus.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Story Ideas<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A Christmas miracle.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The greatest present ever.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 People in need on Christmas.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The real story of Christmas.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The day after Christmas.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The day I met Santa Claus.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Wooah\u2026CRASH\u2026 Santa?<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Wow\u2026 Look at that star!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be sure to check out the \u201cPattern Based Writing: Quick\u00a0&amp; Easy Essay\u201d writing program at the home page. Also, be sure to download your FREE 59-page \u201cGuide to Writing\u201d once you get to the homepage!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is a wonderful time of year for student writing. There is a very high level of student motivation! Student interest and motivation stays high when\u00a0students write about Christmas coming from different angles and with different purposes. 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