Fun Park Writing Prompt-Suggestion Letter-Fun Writing Ideas for Kids

This fun park writing prompt is engaging because writers get to talk about a favorite fun park or place. It’s also thought provoking in that it encourages students to think about their surroundings and changes that can be made.

mention bumper cars in the letter, fun park writing prompt — Image by Dmitrii Bardadim from Pixabay

Here’s the storyline: Students are going to write a letter to the staff of a fun park. They’re going to tell the staff all the things that they like about the park. Then, they’re going to offer a suggestion that can improve the park.”

In this fun park writing prompt the suggestion can be realistic and the letter can actually be sent.

An addressed envelope for the letter, fun park writing prompt — Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay

Or, the students can think creatively and imaginatively and suggest ANYTHING even if it seems outlandish and impossible. It’s up to you (or your students)!

Before You Go

If you and your own children are planning a summer visit to an amusement park of any kind definitely plan to have your kids complete this fun park writing prompt. Before you go, read the story line of this prompt to them before you go. Go have a blast. Then, sometime after, have them think of any changes that could be made to the park and consider writing a letter.

Whether or not the letter is serious and realistic, or outrageous and hysterical, the students are still learning proper letter format and the importance of pointing out many positives before suggesting an improvement.

Common Core State Standards

NOTE: This lesson can address the following Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.1, W.1.1, W.2.1, W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1, L.1.2.A, L.1.2.C, L.2.2.A, L.2.2.B, L.3.2.B

NOW THE LESSON!

To get a full understanding on how I conduct each writing lesson you may want to read the Writing Prompts Introduction post. The lesson outlined below (and all other prompts posted) will make more sense and be easier to follow and use. Here’s the lined paper I use for Grades K-2 and Grades 2-7

Tell the Story Line

First, tell the story line: “You’re going to write a letter to the staff of a fun park. You’re first going to tell them all the things that you like about the park. Then, you’re going to offer a suggestion that can improve the park.”

Next, ask students to name places that they like to visit: an amusement park, a zoo, a local carnival, a local park, a museum, a stadium etc.

Third, give them some time to briefly share their positive experiences at those places.

Fourth, ask the students if they’ve ever noticed anything negative or needed something that they couldn’t find at that place. Give them a couple minutes to respond.

Fifth, explain to the students that one way to make a park aware of a need or something negative is to write a polite letter.

Lastly, give the students some time to think of a fun place that they like to go to and can write about.

Brainstorm

As a group, brainstorm possible suggestions:

Create more shade

Add more water fountains

Offer more nutritious food

Have more snack carts

Create an area for babies to crawl and play

Add a spray ground

Etc.

Show the 5 Sections

Introduction

Describe the 1st positive

Describe the 2nd positive

Offer a suggestion

Conclusion

As mentioned in my writing prompts introduction: K-1^st Graders are encouraged to write 1 sentence for each section, 2^nd Graders 2 sentences, 3^rd Graders 3 sentences and so on.

NOW TO WRITE!

Guide the students through the following steps. (There are samples in italics for your own guidance).

Write the date on the first line, right side. Make sure the month is capitalized and that there is a comma between the day and the year.
Skip a line.
Next, write the greeting on the 3^rd line, left side. (Dear Capital Letters and a comma).
Skip a line.
Then, write the introductory paragraph on the next line, left side. In your own words introduce yourself. Tell when you last went to the park and with whom. Tell your positive thoughts about the park.

Hi! My name is ________. I am 8 years old. Last month, my family and I went to Wet’n Wild. It was so fun!

6. Now, describe the 1st positive.

First of all, I love the wave pool. (Explain why.)

7. Next, describe the 2nd positive thing.

Second of all, the water slides are so big and fast. (Describe one.)

8. Third, offer a suggestion and explain it.

One thing that I noticed is there wasn’t a lot of shade. My aunt brought her baby girl. She had to leave our group often to go inside and get a break from the sun. I’m writing to ask if you can create more shade throughout the park.

10. Lastly, write a positive conclusion.

So many people like visiting Wet’n Wild. Adding more shade can make it even better for everyone. Thank you for your time.

11. Skip a line.

12. To close the letter, write the salutation on the left side: Kindly, Respectfully, Sincerely, etc.

13. Finally, write your name under the salutation.