55+ ‘Paper’ Writing Prompts
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Deep Cover Dilemmas
Put pen to paper about an undercover agent having to make morally compromising choices in order to maintain their cover.
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Postcard Chronicles
Choose five different international postcards and write a storyline that connects all of them.
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Doodling Your Dream
Draw or describe a recurrent dream or a very memorable dream from your childhood.
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Ticket to the Past
Write a story where your main character finds a ticket one day that does more than just get them on…
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Exploring the Research Method
Write about a recent research paper or project you completed, focusing on the methods used to gather and analyze data.
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Decoding Compatibility
Reflect on a past relationship where you and your partner were seemingly perfect on paper, but didn’t work out.
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Projection and Reflection
Write about a time when you realized you were projecting your feelings onto another person.
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Emotional Landscapes
Describe a strong emotion you’ve felt, such as anger, joy, fear, or love, using metaphors and similes derived from the…
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Save the Trees
Pen a persuasive letter to your school principal, arguing why your school should go paperless.
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The Art of Prompt Crafting
Write about the essentials elements to consider while assembling an appealing 7th grade writing prompt.
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Clarity Through Structure
Write a narrative piece about a day in your life, using clear paragraphing and formatting to help convey your message.
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From Pulp to Paper
You have been assigned the task of cutting down trees in a forest to make paper, despite knowing the harmful…
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The Supermarket Showdown
Detail an epic showdown between two elderly women arguing over the last pack of toilet paper in a supermarket.
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Lost & Found in Flavours
Write from the perspective of an object accidentally dropped in an ice cream tub and then forgotten.
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Undead Office Shenanigans
Imagine an employee at a paper company discovering the company’s top salesperson is actually a zombie.
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Revisiting Childhood Spaces
Reflect on your childhood home or environment. Draw or describe it in great detail.
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The 100th Day of School
Write about how your school celebrates the 100th day of school and what you would do differently.
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Celebrating the Research Paper
Write a letter to a younger student explaining the excitement and satisfaction that comes with completing a research paper.
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Research Papers and Personal Growth
Explain how writing a research paper can contribute to an 8th grader’s personal and academic growth.
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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 Gravity of Music
Conduct a comprehensive research paper on how music has evolved in a certain culture or society and its effects on…
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Role of Art in Social Movements
Write a paper that delves into a particular social movement and the role art and artists played in it.
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Impact of Literature in Society
Write a research paper on a specific piece of literature and analyze its impact on contemporary or historical society.
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Transcending Cultures Through Food
Create a research paper about a cuisine of a particular culture or country and study how it represents their history,…
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The Power of Speech
Write a research paper about a significant speech in human history, focusing on its cultural, political, or social impact.
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Recycle Rework Reinvent
Imagine your school has implemented incredibly strict recycling/zero waste measures, write about the changes you would see around you.
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Life of a Paper Swan
Assume the role of one of Andersen’s paper swans from ‘The Brave Tin Soldier’. Narrate one day in its life.
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The Valentine Day Letter
Write a heartfelt Valentine’s day letter to your spouse detailing your love, gratitude, and hopes for the future.
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Releasing Stressful Thoughts
Write down all the thoughts, concerns, or tasks that are keeping you awake.
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Chasing Dreams
Put on paper your ultimate dream in life if there are no limits and the steps you will need to…
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Body Awareness Journaling
Connect with your body by focusing on each part, noting sensations and feelings, then journal about your insights.
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Facing Fears Head-On
Write about a fear or insecurity that holds you back and explore strategies you might use to conquer it.
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Unpacking the Stress Basket
Write down everything that is causing you stress currently in your life.
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Dream Vacation
Describe your ultimate dream vacation in detail, from the moment you step out of your front door until you return…
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The Blanket of Nightmares
Write about a recurrent nightmare you experience during depressive episodes.
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In the Safe Zone
Write about a place, real or imagined, where you feel completely safe and insulated from your anxieties.
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Reflection on Peaceful Moments
Isolate a handful of joyful moments that you have experienced, and describe in great detail why they brought you peace.
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Message in a Bottle
Imagine you only have paper, a pen, and one chance to send a message in a bottle. What would you…
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Love Letters Lost and Found
Imagine being a love letter hidden away for years and the stories you might hold.
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The Paper Life
Explore a world where people can fold paper into any object, and it turns into the real thing.
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Stolen Glances in a Bookstore
Construct a tale about burgeoning love between two avid readers who frequent the same bookstore.
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Moment of Triumph
Craft a vignette about a distinctive moment of personal victory in just one minute.
