8+ ‘Ancient Greece’ Writing Prompts
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Historical Perspective
Imagine that you are an ancient scholar grading the writing of 7th-grade students. How would the grading process be different?
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Summer Olympic Origins
Write about the historical origins of the Summer Olympics and its ancient rituals.
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Aspasia, The Influencer
Write a scene from Aspasia’s life, the woman who influenced the great leaders of Athens.
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The Oracle of Delphi
Imagine being a high-ranking authority visiting the Oracle of Delphi for advice on an impending disaster.
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Psyche’s Tribulations in Today’s Society
Imagine Psyche undertaking her tasks in today’s society, rather than ancient Greece. How would this change the nature of her trials?
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Historic Perspective of Depression
Examine how depression was understood and addressed in different epochs in history.
