229+ ‘Analysis’ Writing Prompts
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Dreamland Autobiography
Write an autobiography detailing the dream you remember best, and delve into the emotions it stirred.
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Science Fiction Societies
Create a futuristic society and discuss how its inhabitants would tackle a societal issue we face today.
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Current Event Tug-of-War
Choose a current event or issue and write two essays: one in support of it, and one against it.
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Exploring the Fourth Estate
Discuss why journalism is often referred to as the Fourth Estate and its implications on a society.
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Covering Local Events
Choose a local event in your community and cover it like a professional journalist.
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Character Analysis
Write about your favorite character in a recently read book and describe what you admire about them.
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Between the Pages
Choose a favorite book character and rewrite one of their pivotal moments from your perspective.
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Observational Astronomy versus Theoretical Astronomy
Write about which branch of astronomy you feel is more significant and why.
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Relay of Advice
Pen a letter to your younger self detailing the wisdom and encouragement you wish you had known.
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Fictional Saviors
Pick a fictional character from a book or movie you consider heroic and write their biography.
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AI: Destroyer or Saviour
Argue whether the development of Artificial Intelligence is beneficial or harmful to humanity.
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Snowstorm Farewell
Write about a couple who breaks up during a snowstorm, and how it reflects their relationship.
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Character Collage
Create a collage using various materials that represents a character in a novel or story, then write an in-depth character analysis.
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Breaking Down the Apocalypse
Write an intricate analysis of the different stages and patterns of a zombie apocalypse.
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Impact on Society
Write about the societal impact of Valentine’s Day and how it has affected our culture.
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Significance of Romance
Explain what romance means to you and how it is celebrated on Valentine’s day.
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Blessed Interaction
Imagine you are encountering an Irish blessing in a unique situation. How does it influence your thoughts and actions?
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Uncharted Horizons
Discuss a time when you traveled to a place that turned out to be completely different from what you expected it to be.
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The Case of the Unseen Artist
Create a story about an anonymous artist who leaves beautiful drawings behind.
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Your Life Story
Write an autobiographical piece, focusing particularly on life altering moments or decisions.
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The Bunny’s Fashion
Imagine you are the Easter Bunny. Discuss your choice of pastel accessories and what they represent about your personality.
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Digital Age Dilemma
Explore whether the importance of writing has diminished in the middle school setting due to digital advancements. Support your argument with personal experiences or examples.
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Storybook Stardom
If you could be any character from a storybook for one day, who would you choose to be and why?
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Voice Against Bullying
Imagine that you’ve been elected as the student body president and your primary goal is to combat bullying in school.
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Ethics of Superpowers
Imagine a scenario where each citizen is granted a superpower of their choice, discuss the ethical implications.
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Fictional Autobiography
If you were a character from a book or movie, who would you be and why? Write an autobiography as if you were that character.
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Letter to Past Self
Compose a letter to your younger self, imparting advice and reflections on the journey so far.
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Combatting Systemic Racism
Argue for effective methods to fight systemic racism in modern-day society.
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Active Recess Impact
Investigate and analyze how physical activities during recess impact student’s overall performance.
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New Year – New Role
Imagine waking up on New Year’s day as a different person, who would you choose and why?
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Cultural Diversity Analysis
Compare and contrast two different cultures and analyze the importance of diversity in society.
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Chronicle of Artistic Growth
Compare your first ever short story to your most recently written short story.
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Piecing Together Zodiac
Write a crime story based on the Zodiac Killer that blends fiction with the unresolved aspects and ciphered messages.
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Revisiting Missed Opportunities
Reflect on the opportunities you missed or let go of consciously, why you made the decision you did and what you learnt from it.
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Fairy Tale Feelings
Rewrite a favorite fairy tale from your childhood from your current perspective.
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Fractal of Faces
Describe the different personnas you portray in different situations and relationships.
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The Executive Decision
Write about a significant decision you’ve made that has deeply impacted your life.
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Book Recommendation
Write a persuasive book review to convince your classmates to read your favorite book.
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Perfect Tsunami
Describe the perfect mark of a tsunami, from its inception to the moment it hits the shore.
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Emotive Portraiture
Write about the emotions you can read on the face of a person in a portrait photograph.
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Disappointing Moments
Describe an event where things didn’t go as you had planned and what you learned from it.
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Under a Cultural Lens
Choose a unique or particular cultural practice from around the world and express your thoughts on it.
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The Greatest of All Time
Discuss an athlete who you consider the greatest in their field, justifying your point of view.
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World Hunger Perspective
Write your opinion piece on the ongoing issue of world hunger and outline solutions you deem viable.
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Immigration Opinions
Discuss your stance on immigration policies & rights across the world and where you believe reform is needed.
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Class Pet Vote
Write about what kind of animal you think would make the best class pet and defend your selection.
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Skillful Reflection
Looking back over the past year, write about a skill you’ve learned and how it has changed you.
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Resolution Reimagining
Write about a resolution you’ve made in the past that you struggled to keep and how you might approach it differently this year.
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Reflect and Refocus
Commence each new month by writing about your goals, aspirations, tasks, and the challenges you anticipate, and at the end of the month, reflect on how you tackled them.
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The Role of Policy in Migration
Discuss one policy related to migration and share your opinion on its effectiveness and potential improvements.
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Global Impacts of Migration
Write about the global consequences of migration, both positive and negative.
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A Leap of Faith
Write about a time in February where you took a risk, big or small, and how it turned out.
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Letter to my favorite book character
Choose a favorite character from a book and write a letter to them expressing your thoughts, questions, or feelings.
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Imagining the Next Pandemic
Given what has been learned from the handling of COVID-19, describe how you envision the response to the next global pandemic.
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Gender Lens
Analyze a work of literature from the perspective of gender, exploring roles, stereotypes, or biases.
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The Ideal Ending
Formulate an alternative ending for a book you’ve read which you believe would have been a better conclusion.
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Underdog Character
Discuss a character from literature who is often overlooked, but whom you believe deserves more attention.
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Adaptation Lens
Choose a book that has been adapted into a movie or a TV series and share your opinion on how well the adaptation was executed.
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Childhood Hero/Heroine
Reflect on your favorite superhero or character from a book, movie, or TV show and analyze why you admired them.
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Character-defining Experiences
Write about a significant event that shaped your personality or influenced your perspective.
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Manifest Your January
Pen a letter from your future self, discussing how you successfully accomplished your January goals.
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Dream Childhood Book
Choose a favorite book from your childhood and recreate its story from another character’s perspective.
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Assessing Learning through Prompts
Write about how you can use writing prompts to assess a student’s understanding of a particular topic.
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Solitary Soliloquy
Imagine that you’re having a conversation with a future version of yourself from the end of next year. What would you discuss?
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Book Reviewer
Choose a favorite book and write a review on it, discussing your favorite parts, characters, and what you learned from it.
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Winter Solstice from Different Perspects
Write about how the winter solstice is celebrated in two different cultures.
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Decoding Propaganda
Select a piece of historical propaganda and analyze its purpose, effectiveness, and ethical issues.
