31+ ‘Emotional expression’ Writing Prompts
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The Magic Paintbrush
Imagine you have a paintbrush that can bring anything you paint to life. What would your first painting be?
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Green Festival Decor
Write about decorating your home with green decor for St. Patrick’s Day. How does this tradition make you feel?
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Ice Sculpture Metaphor
Tell a tale where thoughts and emotions are crystallized into ice sculptures.
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Classroom Valentine’s
Narrate the experience of distributing Valentine’s Day cards in class and the accompanying emotions.
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The Inner Monologue
Write about your thoughts during a usual school day, from morning until you go to bed.
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Love Letter Proposal
Craft a proposal to your sweetheart; but the catch, the whole proposal should be through an old-school love letter.
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Poetry Power
Write a poem based on a strong emotion you have experienced, using vivid imagery and metaphors.
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Language of Petals
Explore the Victorian “language of flowers” tradition whereby certain flowers symbolized specific sentiments.
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Countdown to Winter
Imagine you could write a letter to Autumn, before it bids goodbye, what would you say?
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Thankfulness Letters
Write a letter to someone who has made a significant difference in your life, expressing your gratitude and detailing their positive influence.
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A Year in Metaphors
Select a handful of metaphors that encapsulate who you want to become in the new year.
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First Day Feelings
Describe your emotions on your first day in 5th grade and how they changed through the day.
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First Thanksgiving Feast
Imagine you were at the first Thanksgiving feast. What do you think it looked like? What did they eat? How did they celebrate?
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April Childhood Memories
Reflect on a specific childhood memory that occurred in April, detailing the events and your feelings.
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First Day at School
Describe your first day of school, your feelings, the friends you made, and the events that unfolded.
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Unlocking Emotions
Describe a situation where you had difficulty expressing your emotions and how writing might have helped.
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Global Music Journey
Choose a musical instrument from a foreign culture, research, and write about its history, use and importance within that culture.
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Emotional Scenery
Choose an emotion that you’ve been feeling recently and describe it as a physical landscape.
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Conversations with Depression
Write a letter to your depression, expressing how it impacts your life.
