Need some engaging Past Tense writing prompts for your ESL, EFL, or ELL students? This versatile Quick Write Digital Notebook provides three different ways to assign Past Simple writing activities: a Google Slides™ version, a digital PDF with editable text boxes, and a printable low-ink PDF for traditional writing practice. Perfect for online learning, blended classrooms, or in-person lessons, this resource gives you flexibility while keeping students motivated to write.
Why Teachers Love It
Students often struggle to consistently use regular and irregular verbs in the past tense. These 18 different prompts provide meaningful practice by encouraging learners to apply past tense verbs in their own writing. Each prompt includes vocabulary support and hints to guide students and help them expand their ideas. You can assign prompts in any order, making this notebook easy to adapt for different levels or lesson goals.
What’s Included
- A Google Slides™ version where students can type directly into editable text boxes.
- A digital PDF with hyperlinked tabs for easy navigation and editable answer boxes.
- A printable “less ink” version with ruled lines, ideal for creating a writing journal or assigning specific pages for handwriting practice.
Classroom Benefits
- Encourages fluency in the Past Simple tense
- Supports both regular and irregular verbs
- Flexible use: digital, hybrid, or printable options
- Promotes independent and guided writing practice
Pair It With
For even more irregular verb practice, pair this writing notebook with the Irregular Verbs Cootie Catchers . Together, they reinforce past tense usage through both writing practice and interactive games.