133+ ‘Information’ Writing Prompts
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The Price of Gossip
Create a story where a rumor causes harm and the characters learn why it’s important not to spread rumors.
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Hero of the Revolutionary War
You’re a child spy in the American Revolutionary War acting on behalf of the patriots.
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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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The Botanist’s Diary
You are a botanist, tasked with documenting the new variety of spring flower you discovered.
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Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age
Examine and pen your thoughts on the role of freedom of speech in today’s digital world.
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Beneath Cloaks and Daggers
Set in the Cold War era, you are a spy in the competing climate of the space race.
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Digital Ghost
Write a tale about a malevolent digital entity haunting the protagonist through different technological devices.
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Time Capsule Wonders
Imagine you found a Time Capsule from the past. Detail what items you find in it and tell the story of the person who buried it.
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Errand Of Truth
Write about a friend entrusted to deliver a letter with sensitive information, who succumbs to temptation and reads it.
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The Heated Exchange
Use a heated argument between two characters to reveal previously undisclosed information or secrets.
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Dialogue Deception
Create a scenario where two characters understand a dialogue differently, leading to a significant misunderstanding.
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Cracking the Code
Detail an average day in the life of a cryptographer who stumbles upon a life-altering secret.
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Expository Explorations
Create an informative essay on a subject you’re passionate about, ensuring to provide clear, concise information.
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The Hidden Truth
Develop a narrative in a dystopian society where the government controls the information, and a group of rebels is trying to reveal the truth.
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Global Culture Perspectives
Write an essay about a country you’ve never visited but would like to, based on the aspects of that culture that appeal to you the most.
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Leonardo’s Lost Notebook
Imagine you discover one of Leonardo da Vinci’s lost notebooks, what secrets does it hold?
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Undercover Tales
Craft a story about a spy from the United States or USSR, with their missions, triumphs, and challenging moral decisions.
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Piecing Together History
Imagine life in a world where writing didn’t exist. How would information be passed, shared, or remembered? Reflect on the importance of writing in these aspects.
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The Privacy Thief
Imagine a world where technology has advanced to the point where privacy is a myth—surveillance is omnipresent and personal secrets are virtually nonexistent.
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Secret Scrolls
Imagine a scribe who discovers a political conspiracy while transcribing royal documents.
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Silenced Simulacrum
Imagine a robotic human, kidnapped by extremists believing it to hold vital information.
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The Wise Old Smartphone
Imagine your smartphone comes alive. It remembers every photo, message, or search you’ve ever made on it. Write a conversation between you and your smartphone.
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Water Shortage Dilemma
Write about a scenario in which the only remaining water source is contaminated and how you’d navigate this problem.
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The dictatorship of Data Privacy
Write a story set in a world where those who protect their data are the rulers.
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4)Pixelated Promises
Narrate a story about two people who became romantically involved via a social networking site and then struggled with trust issues.
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A Ghostly Goodbye
Write a narrative about someone who is visited by a ghost of a loved one seeking closure.
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Conversion to a Green Lifestyle
Create a narrative of an individual who was initially skeptical about climate change but converted to an eco-friendly lifestyle.
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Spectral Justice
Craft a detective story with the twist that your protagonist’s consulting detective is a ghost.
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Precognition Paradox
A gifted protagonist has visions of an impending disaster but sharing this information will change the outcome in ways their visions can’t predict.
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Animal Awareness in April
Considering April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, write a heartfelt letter or story promoting animal welfare.
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Forgotten Spaceship
Imagine stumbling upon an abandoned alien spaceship and the last recording reveals a shocking truth.
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‘Ghostly Confession’
A murder convict’s ghost reveals to you the location of the body and the real murderer.
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Migration Myth Busting
Identify a common myth or misconception about migration and provide data-backed evidence to challenge it.
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Behind the Lies
Create a fictional world and a political incident, then write two versions of the incident; one as reported by a government-controlled agency and another by a rebel news network.
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Discovering Dinosaurs
Write a factual account about a dinosaur species, explaining its characteristics and environment.
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An Unreliable Narrator
Write a story where the narrator’s statements and perceived reality are visibly flawed, resulting in a surprising plot twist.
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The Innocent Informant
Your protagonist is a civilian who happens to overhear a plot of international espionage.
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The Ghost Handler
Write about a spy handler who must discover why their best agent has turned rogue.
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Historical Profile
Write an informative piece about a significant historical figure and their impact on society.
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Understanding Our Solar System
Write about the solar system, detailing each planet and its unique characteristics.
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Evolution of Research Skills
Trace the evolution of your research skills from early elementary to 8th grade.
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First Research Paper Experience
Write a narrative about your first experience with writing a research paper.
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The Significance of Research Skills
Write a persuasive essay stating why research skills are important for 8th graders.
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Dream Journey
Write about a person experiencing vivid, eerie dreams that appear to transport them to an unknown nightmare realm.
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Under the March Rain: A Biography
Write a biographic piece about a March-born individual or historical figure, integrating the theme of rain.
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Berlin, the City of AI
Write a story set in an alternate timeline where artificial intelligence was invented during the Cold War by the East Germans.
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Shattered Illusions
Detail a villain who believes they are doing the right thing, only to discover that they’ve been misled or mistaken.
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The Crypto Chronicles
Write about a historical codebreaker during World War II who stumbles upon information not meant for his eyes.
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The Impact of Technology on Health
Write about your thoughts on how technology has influenced our overall health and wellness.
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The Manuscript Illuminator
The life of a medieval monk tasked to illuminate a manuscript in a monastery.
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Mysterious Message From the Future
You have received an important message from the future, what does it say and how do you react?
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Fourth of July Through Time
Imagine you have the ability to time travel and attend any Fourth of July celebration in the history of America. Describe your experience.
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A Letter to the Teacher
Write a letter to your new teacher introducing yourself and giving them three fun facts about you.
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Book of Life
Write about a character who has a book which unfolds their entire life whenever they start reading it.
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Historical Fact Hunt
Read about a significant historical event and write down five factual facts you have learned.
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Furry Friends Fact Check
Research about a pet animal you love and write some factual information about it.
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Plethora of Screens
Picture a world where everyone is tied to a designated screen 24/7, delivering every piece of information needed to perform daily tasks.
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Urban Oracle
The city streets are full of eerie and intriguing whispers that only your character can hear; revelations of the future, secrets of the past, and hidden truths.
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Code of Silence
Craft a story focused on the concept of Omertà (Code of Silence) in organized crime society.
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Turning Informant
Write about an organized crime member who decides to become an informant for the police.
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Local Landmarks
Choose a significant place in your local community and explore its history, importance, and influence.
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Spectral Librarian
Write about a librarian ghost that helps readers find books or information they seek.
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Crossing Rebel Lines
Illustrate your character secretly crossing treacherous rebel lines to offer vital information that can change the course of a galaxy.
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Transformative Disguise
A spy must assume the identity of an internationally renowned celebrity to retrieve top confidential information. How does the fame and exposure hinder or facilitate their mission?
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Humanity’s Last Hope
Imagine a world with a zombie apocalypse, where one character holds the secret to saving humanity.
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Hacker’s Dilemma
You are a slicer (a Star Wars universe hacker) who discovers a problematic piece of information. What do you do with it?
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Historical Journey
Choose a historical event that interests you, and create an informative report about it.
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The Midnight Excavation
You have been sent on an assignment to gather photos and information about an unexplored medieval dungeon rumored to be haunted. Share your experience venturing alone in the dark, shifting corridors.
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Myth or Fact: Taking Sides
Write about a common myth that you believe or dispute, providing reasons for your stance.
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Cyber Espionage
Construct a scenario where a top-secret government agency is embroiled in global cyber espionage.
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Global Warming Debate
Write a persuasive essay stating your position on global warming, making sure to include facts and figures to support your stance.
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Ebbing Tension
Craft a tale where the suspense ebbs and flows, akin to waves receding and crashing onto a shore.
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Tale of the Unwitnessed Crime
Write a story around a crime scene where no one saw or heard what happened.
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Hidden Agenda
Create a character who, on the surface, has a normal job but secretly works as a corporate spy.
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Shadows of a Secret
Create a character who carries a significant secret about their past, impacting their present.
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Save The Planet Infographic
Propose how to create an engaging infographic about a specific environmental issue.
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Nutrition Table to Infographic
Write a scheme to convert a nutrition facts label into an infographic.
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Timeline Transformation
Create a written plan for turning a historical event into a timeline infographic.
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Unsolved Riddles
The protagonist must comprehend a series of cryptic clues to progress in their quest.
