584+ ‘School’ Writing Prompts
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Gear Shifts of Growth
Narrate a significant life change that you’ve undergone so far and how it influenced you.
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The New Normal
Imagine living in a post-zombie world that has settled into a new routine.
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Surprise Reunion
Write about two high school friends who reunite after many years and discover romantic feelings for each other.
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Digital Age Dilemma
Explore whether the importance of writing has diminished in the middle school setting due to digital advancements. Support your argument with personal experiences or examples.
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Memory Makers
Consider a moment in your life where writing has directly led to a particular success or realization. Relate that to your life in middle school.
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Understanding the Value
Write an essay defining the importance of writing in your life and in school.
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Pen Pal Adventure
Write a pretend letter to a pen pal from another country explaining why first graders in your school learn writing.
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School in Apocalypse
Describe how education, learning, and school might be transformed in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies.
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Two-sided Life
Explore the child superhero’s struggle to balance a normal childhood with the secrets and responsibilities of their superhuman life.
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Training Trials
Write about a day in your young superhero’s rigorous training routine, as they learn to control their newfound powers.
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Hidden Identity
Write about a teenage vampire that is trying to blend in with high school life during the day.
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Poetic Justice
Write about a school poetry contest that takes a dark turn when harmful secrets about students start appearing in the verses.
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Unsung Heroes
Write a thank you letter to a person in your community who helps keep things running smoothly, such as the school janitor, the mailman, or the local librarian.
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Recycled Impressions
Describe a memorable experience that introduced you to the concept of recycling.
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The Stranded Island Diary
Imagine getting stranded on a deserted island, and write about your experiences as you uncover its ominous secrets.
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Disappearance in a Small Town
Write about the sudden mysterious disappearance of a high school student, and your detective journey to find them.
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Superhero High School
Imagine a high school where every student has a secret superpower. How is the high school experience altered?
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A Day in Superhero School
Imagine a day in a special school that trains superheroes. Share your experiences.
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Prompt Name: The Magical Backpack
Your backpack has a magical power, what is it and what adventures do you go on because of it.
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Pets Go To School
Imagine a day when your pet goes to your school in your place.
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First Day Jitters
Pen down the anxieties, excitement, or nervousness experienced during a significant ‘first’ in your life.
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Green Transformation
If everything turned green on St Patrick’s Day, how would your world look like and how would you adapt?
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Mighty Mascot Adventures
Imagine you are your school’s sports mascot for a day. Write about your experience.
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Soccer Sensations
You are the star soccer player of your school team. Write about your most exciting match.
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Greetings to Grandma
Imagine your grandma lives far away and write her a letter to tell her about your latest adventures.
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My Alternate Reality
Seen through a magical mirror, describe how your life is different in an alternate reality.
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Valentine’s Day Triumph
Tell the tale of how you managed to create the best Valentine’s Day card in your school.
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Engineering Excellence
You’ve been asked to design a new playground for your school using scientific principles.
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Alien Exchange Student
Imagine an alien from another planet has joined your school as an exchange student. Write about their experiences.
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Alien School Trip
Imagine you’re an alien visiting Earth for a field trip. Write about your experiences and impressions.
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Local History Lesson
Write a report about a local historical event that took place near your school.
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Green School Practices
Evaluate the sustainability practices implemented by your school and suggest ways to improve.
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Teacher Treasures
Write a story about your favorite teacher and how they have made an impact on your life.
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Learning Madness
Write about a topic you find hardest to understand in school and how you would make it easier.
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Second Chances
Create a story about two high-school sweethearts reconnecting at their 20-year reunion.
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Unexpected Superpowers
Imagine that you suddenly obtained a unique superpower. What is it and how does it affect your daily life?
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Life Through Other Eyes
Imagine and describe a typical day in your life told from the perspective of a household object.
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Unexpected Sanctuary
Find an unlikely sanctuary amid the zombie devastation during a road trip.
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Club President Resume
You’re running for the president of your school club. Make a resume showcasing why you’d be great for the job.
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New Kid in Town
Report on the arrival of a new student in the class, detailing their first impressions and experiences.
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Elementary School Scoop
Imagine you’re a journalist reporting on the most exciting event at your school this week.
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Life’s New Chapter
Write about a time when you made a big transition in life, such as moving to a new place or starting a new school.
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Day in The Life
Document a specific day that was really fun for you, providing as much detail as you can.
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Lessons from Failure
Consider a time when you failed at something important in school and analyze what you learned from it.
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Journey to School
Write about your typical journey to school as a child and the people you encountered on this trip.
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Win Or Learn
Craft a story about being part of a school sports team that consistently loses—but learns valuable lessons nonetheless.
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Lessons At The Lunch Counter
Write a story where your school cafeteria food, surprisingly, teaches you a big life lesson.
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Unscrambling Anecdotes
Write a funny anecdote that happened at school, ensuring correct usage of punctuation marks.
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The Extraordinary School
Envision an unusual school where magical things happen. Write a story about a day at this school.
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Coffee Shop Encounter
Develop a dialogue between two strangers having a chance encounter in a coffee shop and discovering they knew each other in high school.
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Mismatched Shoes
In 200 words or less, write a dialogue between two twins who accidentally wore each other’s shoes to school.
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Exploring Literature
Select a controversial novel and argue for or against its inclusion in a middle school curriculum.
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The Terrifying Mrs. Trunchbull
Imagine you’re the new headteacher taking over from Miss Trunchbull in Roald Dahl’s “Matilda”. How would you change the school?
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Wizarding Worlds
Imagine you received an acceptance letter to a magical school. What would your first day be like?
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The Typical School Day
Write a detailed description of your typical school day from morning till afternoon.
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My Best Friend at School
Describe your best friend at school and what makes your friendship special.