11+ ’cause’ Writing Prompts
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Persuasive Plea for a Cause
Write a speech that persuades the audience to support a cause you feel passionately about.
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Analyzing Impactful Political Events
Choose a significant political event in history and research the immediate and future implications it had on society.
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The Powerful Paradigm
Write a speech about a significant paradigm shift in society or a field of study.
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Resolution Resolution
Write about a challenging situation or conflict in a workplace then propose a resolution.
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Fight for a Cause
Write a story revolving around a character fighting passionately for a cause they believe in, and the conflicts and resolutions they face in the journey.
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Catastrophic Consequences
Tell a story about a character who makes a seemingly insignificant decision that leads to disastrous results.
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Time Traveler’s Dilemma
Create a story where you find a working time machine, but using it will inevitably have drastic consequences.
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Eyes on the Underground Railroad
Imagine being an operative on the Underground Railroad. Write an account of one harrowing night.
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Untangling Family Conflicts
Detail a memorable family conflict and how it was resolved – or how it wasn’t.
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Financial Struggles and Triumphs
Narrate a particular instance where your family had to struggle financially and how you overcame it.
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Transcendental Family Heirloom
Write a story about a family heirloom that has the ability to transport whoever holds it to different times or locations.
