A Wrinkle in Time Writing Prompts - Video Clips and Journal Writing Topics

These A Wrinkle in Time writing prompts provide a meaningful way for students to connect personally and philosophically to A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle through short, high-interest video clips paired with thoughtful journal responses. This no-prep resource is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the novel’s themes, such as individuality, courage, love, conformity, and the battle between good and evil, by encouraging them to reflect on real-world connections. After viewing each short clip, students respond to a focused journal prompt that invites them to make text-to-self or text-to-world connections. The videos are not directly about the novel but are intentionally selected to reinforce the ideas, conflicts, and character growth represented in A Wrinkle in Time, helping students better understand the story while strengthening their writing skills.

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Included in A Wrinkle in Time Writing Prompts Video Resource:

➡️ A Wrinkle in Time Video Journals Presentation Slides: This PowerPoint presentation includes links to six carefully selected video clips, each paired with a reflective journal prompt connected to key themes and moments in the novel. The clips are organized by chapter set so they align naturally with your pacing as you move through the book, with one video journal provided for each section. Each slide clearly presents the video link alongside a focused prompt that encourages students to think critically about the ideas presented and connect them back to specific characters, conflicts, and themes from the text. The videos are under five minutes long and are not specifically about the novel, but they connect closely to the content or themes explored in each chapter set. Access to YouTube is required. The prompts are organized into these chapter sets:

• Chapters 1-2
• Chapters 3-4
• Chapters 5-6
• Chapters 7-8
• Chapters 9-10
• Chapters 11-12

➡️ A Wrinkle in Time Video Journals Response Page: Students use the included printable response sheet to record their written reflections after watching each clip. The template provides a space for students to respond to each prompt and makes it simple for you to collect responses and use student reflections to spark follow-up discussions or small-group sharing.

How to Use A Wrinkle in Time Writing Prompts Video Resource:

• After reading the relevant chapter set, show the corresponding video clip to your class to introduce or reinforce the theme connected to that part of the novel.
• Next, display the paired journal prompt and give students 5–10 minutes to respond independently in writing. Encourage them to reference specific moments from the text as well as their own experiences to make meaningful text connections.
• Once students have written their responses, invite them to share in pairs, small groups, or as a whole class. This discussion time allows students to hear multiple perspectives, deepen their understanding of the novel’s themes, and strengthen their ability to express ideas clearly in writing.

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