241+ Category: 6th Grade Writing Prompts
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Adventures with an Ancestor
Pen down the exciting adventures you could see yourself having if you traveled back in time to meet an adventurous ancestor.
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Lost in Time
Each person chooses an era, and together, write a story where characters time travel between these selected periods.
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Bands of Friendship
Recount the story of how you met your best friend and the adventures you’ve had together.
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Life without Technology
Imagine a day without your cell phone, laptop, or any gadget. How would you spend your time?
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A Letter to Your Future Self
Write a letter to your older self, imagining where you would be and what you would have accomplished 10 years from now.
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Bridge of Words
Write a letter to your future self about what you expect to learn or achieve through writing.
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Chasing Your Tale
Write a story about an event that was significantly changed because of something you wrote.
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Unlocking Linguistic Power
Write about a time when you leveraged your writing skills to communicate something important.
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Our Very Own School Festival
Conceptualize a school-wide festival to celebrate the end of the semester.
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Happy New Year’s Revolutions
Talk about your New Year’s resolutions and how you plan to stick with them.
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Reflecting on Semester End
Write a letter to Santa discussing your achievements and lessons learned over the semester.
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Unexpected Heroism
Pen a tale about a hero who emerges in the least likely situation or from the least likely person.
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Magical Object
Imagine you’ve found an enchanted object. What is it, and what magical properties does it hold? How would you use it, and what consequences would it have?
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Lost Underground City
You’ve just discovered a hidden, ancient underground city, with no sign of inhabitants. Describe what you find and the story you believe unfolded for the people who lived here.
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Unexpected Superpowers
Imagine waking up one day with a superpower of your choice, what would it be and how would you use it?
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Overcoming the Odds
Write a short story about a time when you faced a great challenge and managed to overcome it.
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Mind’s Creation
Describe a fantastical world that originates from your imagination, including its geography, cultures, and inhabitants.
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The Trusty Sidekick
Imagine having a sidekick, either human or animal. Write about who they are, their relationship with you, and the adventures you have.
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Fears and Wishes
Jot down one of your biggest fears as well as one of your biggest wishes. Discuss how they influence you.
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Journey of a Candy
Visualize yourself as a piece of candy traveling through the human body and narrate your journey.
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Forgotten Island Adventure
Write a fictional story about being stranded on an uncharted island and your struggle to survive.
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Superhero School
What if you woke up one day to find out you have developed superpowers and are now attending a school for gifted kids who are superheroes in training.
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Haunted School Mystery
You discover a long-hidden secret about your middle school – it’s haunted. Write a story about how you solve the mystery.
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First Alien Encounter
Imagine you are the first human to establish contact with an alien species. Write a story about your interactions.
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Journey to Another Realm
Write a story where your main character, a 6th grader, stumbles into a magical, parallel universe.
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Time Travelling Musician
If you were a musician whose music could transport anyone to any time period, what songs would you play and why?
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The Magic Paintbrush
You have a magic paintbrush that can bring anything you draw to life. How and for what would you use it?
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Enchanting School
What if your school was enchanted, and every classroom was a magical subject? Describe your average day.
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Tamed Dragon Ride
One day you wake up to find a dragon in your backyard waiting to be tamed. What happens next?
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Portal Discovery
Imagine discovering a magical portal in your backyard. Where does it lead and what adventures do you have?
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Volcanic Activities
Write about a specific volcano, its characteristics, historical eruptions and their effects.
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Endangered Animals
Choose an endangered species, detail their characteristics, habitat and why they are in danger.
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The Art of Persuasion
Describe a time when you successfully persuaded someone to change their mind about an issue.
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The Marvels of Technology
Explain a technological innovation of your choice and express how it transforms lives.
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Understanding Ethical Decisions
Describe a situation where you had to make an ethical decision and explain the thought process behind your choice.
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Analyzing Celebrity Influence
Write about a celebrity who had a significant influence on you during your sixth-grade year.
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Life of a Piñata
Write from the perspective of a piñata about to be broken at a party. Use humor and tension to animate this unusual event.
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Heroes and Villains
Create a short comic strip story that involves a superhero and a villain. Describe their special powers, their rivalry, and the eventual showdown.
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Travel in Time
Imagine a science experiment gone wrong and you’ve been transported to the past. Share your adventures there and how you manage to return to the present.
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Mystery Mansion
Write a story revolving around an old mansion reputed to be haunted. You decide whether it is truly haunted or not.
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Enter the World of Fantasy
Imagine you’ve been given a magical ring that transports you to an enchanted land. Describe your journey and experiences in this mystery land.
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Silver Linings
Write a diary entry from a day when everything seemed to go wrong, yet ended surprisingly well.
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Nostalgic Lens
Write about a visit to your grandparents’ house when you were younger, emphasizing the atmosphere and tiny details.
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Redesigning Your Dream Cafeteria
Argue for a complete revamp of your school’s cafeteria food and environment.
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The Art of the Swap
Pen a persuasive letter to someone in your life, proposing a trade of two belongings.
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Improvement via Graded Prompts
Write about how graded writing prompts have contributed to your writing skills improvement over time.
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Learning through Reflective Prompts
Write about how reflective and thought-provoking prompts enhance your writing quality.
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Prompt Progression
Write a chronological narrative detailing your journey from simple to complex writing prompts.
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Features of a Good Prompt
Write about what makes a good writing prompt and how it shapes your narratives.
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Graded Prompts Influence
Write about how a writing prompt’s grade level indicates its complexity and impact on your writing ability.
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Masterpieces are Penned in One Go
Challenge the notion that great writings are produced in a single attempt.