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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
