240+ ‘A Deeper Understanding’ Writing Prompts
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Valentine’s Day in Japan
Write about the unique way in which Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Japan and how it differs from Western traditions.
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Life as a Child on the Oregon Trail
What would life be like if you were a child traveling on the Oregon Trail towards the West in the 19th century?
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Perplexed by Percentages
Imagine a world where everything is measured in percentages. Write a short story about navigating through this world.
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Comparing Landscapes
Select two different landscapes, such as a desert and a rainforest, and compare and contrast them in a detailed write-up.
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Global Hanukkah Celebrations
Write about Hanukkah as if you were a child living in Israel, detailing your experiences and feelings.
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Mapping Your Future
Write about your biggest personal goal for the future and the steps you think you’ll need to take to achieve it.
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Climate Change Chronicles
Write about experiencing a natural disaster or a significant change in your immediate environment due to climate change.
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A Day in Ant’s Life
Write a story about a single day in your life if you were an ant. Describe the challenges you face and your interactions with the world.
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Invent a Sport
Create your own sport, detailing its rules, the required equipment and how it’s played.
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The Gift Exchange
Write a tale about a secret Santa gift exchange where two individuals, who don’t realize they have feelings for each other, receive deeply personal gifts from one another.
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Temporal Dialogues
Write a conversation between two people in the same place but different time periods.
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Through a Character’s Eyes
Pick a dramatic scene and retell it entirely from a single character’s perspective, focusing on what they perceive.
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Ideas Made Visible
Imagine a concept or subject you find difficult has been turned into a visual art piece. Describe it in detail.
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Self-Portrait
Write a detailed self-description, defining both your physical attributes and personal traits.
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Puberty Perspectives
Write about your experience of puberty and how it has affected your emotions, relationships, and self-perception.
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The Sound of Crisp Leaves
Write about hearing the sounds that define fall for you, whether it be leaves crunching underfoot or a rush of a cool wind.
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From Hate to Love
Describe a character who starts off disliking someone or something, but slowly starts cherishing it.
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Persuasive Push
Put forth a persuasive essay on a current controversial issue, presenting strong arguments for your viewpoint.
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Monstrous Origins
Create a backstory for a villain, revealing the true tragedy that led to his turn to darkness.
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Beholding The Christmas Tree
Detail your experience of decorating a Christmas tree for the first time and how it became a tradition.
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Miracles of Saint Patrick
Write a historical fiction account of one of the miracles attributed to Saint Patrick.
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A Different Perspective
Tell the Star Wars saga from Darth Vader’s point of view, showcasing the story from his unique perspective.
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Digital Superpower
Imagine you have a superpower that can manipulate digital technology, describe what it’s like and how you would use it.
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Existential Superheroes
What is the purpose of a superhero’s existence beyond fighting crime and defending the innocent?
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Design Your Ultimate Sport
Create a new sport explaining its rules, equipment needed, how to score points and why people would love to play it.
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Easter Traditions Exchange
Write a play about people from different cultures coming together to celebrate Easter and share their unique traditions.
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The Endangered Species
Pick an endangered species and highlight the factors leading to its endangering and efforts being made for its conservation.
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Santa’s Pen Pal
Imagine Santa Claus receiving a letter from a child that is not like any other he has ever received. What does it say? How does he respond?
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Transformational Journey
Pick a memory that substantially transformed you as an individual and write a detailed account of it.
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Shaping the Future
Write about any hobby from your childhood that influenced or encouraged the career path you have chosen as an adult.
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Remembering Shared Traditions
Examine a tradition or a routine you shared with a past lover, and how it affected your relationship.
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Historical Perspective
Investigate the history and origins of Daylight Saving Time and reflect on its relevance in today’s world.
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International Humanitarian Triumphs
Explore a significant achievement in the field of international humanitarian work that occurred this year.
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A Thankful Letter
Write a letter to a person in your past who made a significant difference in your life.
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Religious Rituals and You
Write about a religious practice or ritual that is a part of your life and its significance to you.
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The Purpose of Journaling
Discuss the reasons why you began journaling and how it has impacted your life.
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Recycling Today for Earth Tomorrow
Craft a step by step guide on how you would implement a recycling system in a community that has never had one.
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Navigating Future Societies
Write about how you envision the societal structure changing after the pandemic.
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The Gift of Learning
Describe a difficult situation you endured that you are now thankful for because it taught you something valuable.
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Unprecedented Action
Consider a radical or unprecedented action taken by a president and its consequences.
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Road to Self-Discovery
Write about a moment or experience that has greatly shaped the person you are today.
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Invisible Barriers
Write about the invisible walls you created around your heart and then slowly demolish each of them down.
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History and Human rights
Choose a historical event where human rights were central to the issue, and analyze how your perspective on the event is influenced by your own values and beliefs.
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Understanding Human Rights
What specific human right do you feel most passionate about, and why is it important to you?
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Tidal Waves of Emotion
Write about a fast-paced, emotional event, detailing the rollercoaster of emotions experienced during that time.
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The Talking River
Write a tale about a river that can talk and shares stories with the creatures around it.
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Nutrition & Me
Write about your personal relationship with nutrition and how it has shaped your life.
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Fruitful Preferences
Imagine a world where your favorite fruit no longer exists due to climate change.
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Easter Tale
Craft a creative fiction piece revolving around a unique Easter tradition or celebration.
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Soldier’s Sacrifice
Write about a conversation you’d have with a soldier who has sacrificed for the country.
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Letters from the Frontline
Imagine you are a soldier serving overseas on Memorial Day and write a letter home.
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Spiritual Standoff
Write a story involving a protagonist who is a skeptic caught in a battle between two rival ghost factions.
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North Star Narratives
Imagine a society that makes key decisions based on the movement and appearance of one specific star.
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Navigating Through Emotions
Explore the multitude of feelings you experienced through heartbreak and the different ways you dealt with them.
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Characters that Resonate
Choose a character from one of the best books you read this year who you strongly identify with. Write about why you connect with this character and what you learned from their journey.
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Delving into Family History
With the remembrance day in close proximity, explore and write about your family history.
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Character-defining Experiences
Write about a significant event that shaped your personality or influenced your perspective.
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Post-Easter Reflections
Describe your feelings after your family’s Easter gathering and the thoughts and emotions that lingered.
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Championing Nutrition Education
Describe a program or initiative you would create to spread awareness about child nutrition in your community.
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Characters from Books
Create a short story including your favorite characters from the books you have read.
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Erroneous Judgement
Write about a character who makes a snap judgement about someone that ultimately breeds conflict.
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Historical Figures in the Limelight
Compose an interview with a historical figure you learnt recently in class.
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The Politics of Palate
Consider a politicized food issue (like GMOs, organic farming, or food deserts) and write about your opinions and beliefs on the matter.
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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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Color Emotions
Choose a color that you like and write about a character who embodies the qualities of that color.
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First Christmas Without…
Narrate your experience of the first Christmas without a close family member.
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Personification of the Seasons
Imagine each season – winter, spring, summer, and fall – as a person. Describe them in detail.
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Shipwrecked Sailor’s Diary
Imagine being marooned on an island and record your daily activities and survival tactics.
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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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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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The Exercise Debate
Detail your perspective on the importance of regular physical exercise for maintaining good health.
