240+ Category: Highschool Writing Prompts
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Technological Advancements and Society
Expound on the influence of a recent technological advancement on society.
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Covid-19 Pandemic Perspective
Discuss the impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the global stage from a personal perspective.
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Global Warming Debate
Write a persuasive essay stating your position on global warming, making sure to include facts and figures to support your stance.
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Environmental Advocacy
Write a persuasive open letter to society on the urgent need to counter climate change.
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Dissecting Rhetorical Devices
Choose a speech by a renowned public speaker and analyze their use of rhetorical devices.
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The Power of Perspective
Write a story from the point of view of someone who is vastly different from you.
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Creating a Utopia
Imagine that you are chosen to design a utopia. Provide details about the government, culture, lifestyle and day-to-day life.
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Inside the Painting
Select your favorite painting or artistic piece of work and imagine stepping into its world. Describe your experiences and interactions within this artistic universe.
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The Fleeting Superpower
You wake up one day with a superpower, but it only lasts 24 hours. Describe your unique and temporary ability, and how you choose to use your time.
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The Alternate Path
Write a narrative detailing how your life might be different if a crucial event or moment resulted in a different outcome.
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Magical Pen Pal
Imagine that a mystical creature from mythology or folklore becomes your pen pal. Write your exchange of letters.
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The Power of Passion
Write about an interest or hobby that you are passionate about and how it has shaped your life.
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Valor in Vulnerability
Describe a situation where you embraced vulnerability to achieve personal growth.
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Impact of Mentorship
Discuss a person in your life who has significantly influenced your intellectual or personal growth, and how.
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Journey of Self-Identity
Write about the moment or events that led you to a deeper understanding of your own identity.
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Virtual Reality, Actual Consequences
In an imagined world where virtual reality completely mirrors real-life outcomes, discuss how society would change.
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The World through Written Words
Write about how writing can broaden your horizons in high school and beyond.
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Reflecting on the Past, Planning for the Future
Discuss how writing can help students understand their past and plan for their future.
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Academic Advancements
Explain how you believe writing improves your studies and learning in high school.
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Justification of Journaling
Write about why you think writing and journaling might be useful for high school students.
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Personal Challenges & Triumphs
Discuss a personal challenge you faced in high school, how you overcame it, and the lessons you learned in the process.
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First Day Jitters
Recount your first day at high school, your feelings, expectations, and challenges.
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Life Altering Decisions
Recall a significant decision you made during your high school years that had a major impact on your life.
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Discovering Passions
Discuss an activity, interest, or hobby that you first discovered in your high school years and how it has shaped who you are today.
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Compulsory College Education
Argue about whether or not college should be made compulsory for all high school graduates.
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Closing the Homework Gap
Argue about the necessity, or lack thereof, of assigning homework to high school students.
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Use of Technology in Education
Debate whether technology in the classroom enhances or obstructs learning.
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Standing Up to Peer Pressure
Argue for or against the idea that teenagers can resist peer pressure by using their own judgement and reasoning.