Reflective Writing Prompt: Kwanzaa

Inspire students to reflect on their own culture with this Kwanzaa-themed writing prompt. First, learners will read a paragraph about the importance and traditions of Kwanzaa. Then, students are encouraged to reflect on their own culture. Writers will note what foods, stories, and principles are important to their celebrations.

Tailored for fourth through eighth graders, this reflective writing prompt will encourage introspection and self-awareness as students think about their own culture. Learners can develop a global mindset as they consider the importance of personal expression and how it may vary between cultures.

This writing prompt can be used on its own or in tandem with Research Graphic Organizer: Kwanzaa for a comprehensive lesson about the cultural holiday.