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Exactly What I Want Writing Prompt - K-3 No-Prep Worksheet
Exactly what I want to be when I grow up — a no-prep, print-and-go writing worksheet.
Word Bank
Writing Examples
Narrative:I put on my doctor coat and hop on the bus.
Informative:A doctor uses a stethoscope to hear your heart.
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What Is the Exactly What I Want Writing Prompt?
A no-prep printable writing prompt for grades K-1 that asks students to describe what they want to be when they grow up. It includes a visual word bank with words like doctor, stethoscope, hat, and coat, plus primary lines and model sentences for narrative, informative, and opinion writing.
How to Use This Worksheet
- Point to the word bank and read each word aloud, letting students trace or copy doctor, stethoscope, hat, coat, or hop onto their paper.
- Model the sample sentence 'I put on my doctor coat and hop on the bus,' then ask students to write their own version using the visual clues.
- Choose a writing style—narrative, informative, or opinion—and have students draft their future-job sentence on the primary lines.
- Collect the sheets and have each child read their sentence aloud, celebrating the different careers they imagined.
When to Use It — Classroom Scenarios
- During a community helpers unit in the fall, students write about the job they pretend to be on the playground.
- On Career Day, after a guest visitor shares their job, kids use this prompt to imagine their own future role.
- At the start of the school year, as part of a get-to-know-you activity, each child writes one goal for their grown-up life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this worksheet about?
It is a printable writing prompt where K-1 students describe their future job using a visual word bank with career words like doctor, stethoscope, and coat. Three writing styles are included on the sheet.
How do I use the word bank with my students?
Read the four to five words aloud, point to each picture, and have students write a sentence about their dream job, borrowing words like hat or hop to complete it.
Is this suitable for kindergarten and first grade?
Yes, it is designed for grades K-1 with primary lines and simple model sentences. Younger students can trace words; first graders can write independently using the visual clues.
What if a child does not want to be a doctor?
The word bank is a starting point, not a limit. Students can swap in any job they like, using the doctor-themed words as inspiration for clothing or actions in their sentence.
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