The Place I Call Home Writing Stimulus Bundle
The Place I Call Home Writing Stimulus Bundle
Take your students on a journey of self-expression and discovery with this comprehensive writing stimulus bundle, designed to inspire creativity and enhance literacy skills. Perfect for primary students aged 6-12, The Place I Call Home is a carefully curated resource that encourages young writers to celebrate the beauty, traditions, and uniqueness of the places they call home while strengthening their confidence in writing.
What’s Included in This Bundle:
Captivating Visual Writing Prompt
A vibrant, photo-realistic image featuring iconic global landmarks and cultural scenes, such as the Sydney Opera House, the Taj Mahal, and tropical islands, designed to inspire and engage young minds.
Thought-Provoking Questions
Fiction and non-fiction question sets inspire deeper thinking, encourage class discussions, and support students in planning and organizing their ideas.
Sentence Starters and Story Ideas
- Fiction Starters: Short prompts to spark imaginative storytelling from a tour guide’s perspective.
- Non-Fiction Starters: Engaging prompts to encourage factual descriptions of traditions, landmarks, or cultural highlights
Text Structure Suggestions
Formats like tour guide speeches, personal recounts, and information reports to develop diverse writing skills.
Extended Story Starter
Immerse the students in their writing with our extended story starter, which is ideal for those needing additional scaffolding.
Word Bank and Connectives
A selection of 12 descriptive vocabulary words and 12 connectives to enrich writing with fluency, detail, and cohesion.
Sample Text and Editing Challenges
- A high-quality sample text linked to the image prompt to model effective writing techniques.
- Discussion points to help students analyze, critique, and improve writing.
- An un-punctuated version for a punctuation and spelling editing challenge.
VCOP-Based Upleveling Prompts
Fun and practical activities to enhance Vocabulary, Connectives, Openers, and Punctuation, encouraging students to take their writing to the next level.
This bundle is perfect for classroom lessons, homework assignments, or as the centrepiece of a creative writing workshop. With a balance of visual inspiration, structured guidance, and hands-on editing tasks, The Place I Call Home will inspire your students to write with pride, creativity, and purpose.
Let your students celebrate the places they call home—start today!
