More Thoughts

More Thoughts builds on the success of My Thoughts by offering an expanded collection of 87 visually engaging freewriting prompts ed to help students write with greater freedom, confidence, and personal voice. Each page presents a brief, open-ended prompt paired with a colorful, evocative illustration that sparks imagination and lowers anxiety--inviting learners to write without fear of correction, grades, or perfection. The prompts encourage thoughtful reflection, storytelling, and creativity. Students might explore childhood fears, imagine what a personal robot could do for them, or identify five things they hope to accomplish in life and reflect on their choices. The wide range of topics ensures that every student can find something meaningful to write about, regardless of age or language proficiency. A distinctive feature of More Thoughts is the small space on each page where teachers can offer a brief, supportive comment. Simple notes like "Is this true?", "What a beautiful scene!", or "Very funny!" build rapport, validate student ideas, and motivate writers to continue developing their voice--all while keeping the focus on expression rather than correction. Ideal for journaling routines, warm-ups, creative writing sessions, literacy classes, and substitute-proof lessons, More Thoughts helps learners discover that they have much to say and the ability to say it. Key Features 87 open-ended freewriting prompts ed to build confidence, fluency, and expressive writing skills. Colorful, imaginative illustrations on each page that inspire creativity and reduce writer anxiety. Suitable for beginning through intermediate writers in ESL, EFL, literacy, and developmental composition classes. Prompts encourage personal reflection, storytelling, curiosity, and creative thinking. Includes space for brief teacher comments that motivate writers without overshadowing student voice. Ideal for classroom warm-ups, daily journaling, writing centers, creative writing workshops, or independent study. Helps students practice writing without grading pressure, focusing on ideas, voice, and fluency. Encourages sustained writing habits that support vocabulary growth, clearer sentences, and greater written confidence. Recommended Pro Lingua Learning Titles My Thoughts - By Janet Morey, By Gail Schafers - Provides an earlier set of illustrated freewriting prompts that help students build comfort, fluency, and expressive writing skills. Writing Inspirations - Ellen Rosenfield - Offers visually rich prompts that stimulate creative and reflective writing across proficiency levels. Write Choices - George Yule - Supports the development of clear, well-organized writing with accessible instruction on style, structure, and clarity. Talk and Write! - Andrew Weiler - Combines short readings with guided speaking and writing tasks that help students generate ideas before writin