240+ Category: Highschool Writing Prompts
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Extra-Curricular Excellence
Describe an extra-curricular activity or club you were part of in high school and how it impacted you.
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Testing Triumphs
Write about a time in high school when you faced academic challenges and how you overcame them.
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Difficult Decisions
Describe a challenging decision you had to make in high school and how you dealt with it.
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First Day Frights
Write about your first day at high school, detailing your expectations, nervousness, and experiences.
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Beneath The Uniform
High school uniforms often underscore sameness, but what lies beneath the identical attire is a universe of individuality. Write a story about a student who uses their high school uniform as a symbol of rebellion.
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Transforming Passion Into Profession
We all have passions or hobbies that we love and consume a significant portion of our free time. Dream and write about turning your hobby into your profession.
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If I Were The Principal
As a student, you have a unique perspective on how things are run in your school. Write an essay on what changes you would make if you were the principal of your school.
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A World Without Barriers
Imagine, if the internet and language are not barriers, where in the world would you wish to study and why?
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Genetically Engineered Future
Consider a future where genetic engineering is mainstream: good or bad traits can be selected or eliminated at will before birth. How does society change?
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Interstellar Diplomacy
You’re working as an interpreter and cultural intermediary in an alien embassy. Write about a day at work.
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Post-Apocalyptic Futures
Imagine it’s 500 years after a major global catastrophe. What challenges do survivors face, and what does civilization look like now?
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Android Rights
Machines have gained sentience and began demanding for equal rights. Write a persuasive argument either for or against this movement.
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The Ghost of Christmas Past
Analyse a past holiday celebration that didn’t live up to your expectations.
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Around the World In Holidays
Choose a holiday from a culture different from yours and write about how you think you might feel participating in it.
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Seasonal Sentiments
Write about how the changing seasons and their correlated holidays make you feel.
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Influential Speeches
Consider the most powerful speeches in history. Pick one and write about the impact it had on its audience at the time and how it continues to resonate today.
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Historic Role Reversal
Choose a famous historical event and flip the roles of the key figures. What changes? How does it impact the event and its aftermath?
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Exploring Ancient Civilizations
Imagine you are an archaeologist uncovering an ancient lost civilization, what do you discover, and how does it rewrite what we know about history?
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Forgotten Heroes
Write a newspaper article announcing and celebrating a lesser-known figure from history who made significant contributions.
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Wartime Sacrifices
Pen a letter from a soldier during World War II to his family back home detailing his experiences and emotions.
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A New Year’s Resolution Fulfilled
Tell the story of a New Year’s resolution you actually managed to fulfill.
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An Unexpected Gift
Narrate a holiday experience when you received a highly unexpected but surprisingly meaningful gift.
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Holiday Traditions
Write about one holiday tradition in your family that has remained constant over the years.
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A Letter to My Younger Self
Write a letter to your younger self offering advice based on the experiences you have had so far.
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Leader vs. Boss
Based on your high school experiences, discuss the difference between a leader and a boss.
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Adapting Leadership Style
Describe an instance when you had to adapt your leadership style to successfully manage a high school project or team.
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Turning Setbacks into Comebacks
Describe an instance in high school when you had to demonstrate leadership by turning a major setback into a comeback.
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Influence of a High School Leader
Write about a leader in your high school (could be a student or teacher) who influenced you greatly.
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Valuable Lessons
Jot down about an important lesson you learned during high school that you want to share with your fellow graduates.
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Overcoming Challenges
Talk about the obstacles you’ve faced during high school and how you overcame them.
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Inspiring Future Endeavors
Discuss how high school has prepared you for future pursuits and express your aspirations.
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Highlighting Positivity
Express gratitude for the support and encouragement you’ve received throughout your high school journey.
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Reflections on High School
Write a speech about your most impactful experiences throughout high school.
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Contrasting Reviews
Write two contrasting reviews of the same book, one overwhelmingly positive and one highly critical.
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Emotional Impact
Reflect on a book that made you feel strong emotions and explain how these emotions contributed to your overall experience of the book.
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Behind the Cover Art
Choose a book based on its cover and write a review centered on how the cover design connects to the themes of the book.
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The Unlikely Friendship
Write about a friendship you have with someone you never expected to befriend.
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Sibling Bonds
Explore a memorable instance that emphasizes the friendship aspect between you and your sibling(s).
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Bonds Beyond Borders
Describe a friendship you have forged with a person from a different country or culture.
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Destination: Elfland
You win a travel ticket, not to an exotic beach or a serene hill station but to the mystical world of Elfs.
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Rise of the Shadow Creatures
In your quiet town, shadows have started to take form and are causing chaos. Convey your experiences and responses to these events.
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Chamber of the Winter Queen
Write a story where you, as an ordinary high school student, are chosen to be the Winter Queen’s Chamber Bearer.
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Last Spell of the Lost Wizard
Create a narrative about a highschool student who unknowingly stumbles upon the final most powerful spell of a forgotten wizard.
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Cacophony of Voices
Write a dialogue-heavy scene about a family gathering, possibly a holiday, where multitudes of conversations intertwine.
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Untold Family Stories
Narrate a noteworthy incident or period from your parent’s or grandparent’s life that you find inspiring.
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Legacies Left Behind
Write about a family heirloom or tradition that holds strong sentimental value.
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Three Careers, Three Lives
Choose three different careers you are interested in and write a day in the life of working in each career.
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Societal Influences and Career Choices
Analyze different societal, peer, or parental pressures that might have an impact on your career choices.
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Traveling Through Time
Imagine you have the opportunity to talk to your future self who has already embarked on your dream career. Write the conversation.
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Your Dream Job: Decoding
Write about what your dream job was when you were 10, and compare it to what you want to do now.
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The Meat Dilemma
Discuss the environmental impact of meat consumption and explore the benefits of a plant-based diet.
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Extinction Predicament
Choose an endangered species and discuss the reasons for its decline and possible solutions for its preservation.
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Zero Waste Lifestyle
Explain the concept of a zero waste lifestyle and its efficiency to attain an environmental-friendly life.
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Climate Change Denial
Discuss the rationale behind climate change denial and the impacts of such behaviours on global environmental protection.
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Laughter Lifelines
Write about the funniest moment of your life which triggered absolute, uncontrollable laughter.
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The Anguish Antidote
Craft a narrative about a time when you encountered deep sorrow or pain, and how you soothed it.
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Discovering The Happy Place
Write about a place, real or imagined, where you feel happiest and most at peace.
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Performance Day
Write about your feelings and experiences before, during and after a big school event, such as your first performance.
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The Age Old Voting Debate
Argue whether the voting age should be lowered or it should stay as it is.
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Digital Vs Physical Education
Debate on the effectiveness of digital learning compared to traditional in-person learning.
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Climate Change Controversy
Write a persuasive essay arguing for or against the concept of human-made climate change.