138+ ‘Student’ Writing Prompts
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Double Identity Crisis
A teenager leads a double life – one as an ordinary student, and another as a talented secret agent.
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Newcomer in Class
Write a story about being the new kid in class and how it would feel. Include how you would wish…
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Attributes of Acceptance
Narrate a story about a new student in school who is from a very different cultural background.
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Super Powers of Plants
If you had the ability to photosynthesize like a plant, what would a day in your life be like?
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Remarkable Teacher Ruminations
Detail a relationship you had with a teacher who significantly shaped your school experience.
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New to Town
Imagine a new student joins your class. Write about how you would make them feel welcome.
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The Popular One
Write a story about a student who falls in love with the most popular boy/girl in high school.
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Show and Tell
Bring an object that is meaningful to you, create a drawing of it, and write a descriptive piece about the…
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Classroom Energizers
Write about an innovative warm-up activity to start off class and spark student’s interest.
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Self-Portrait
Write a detailed self-description, defining both your physical attributes and personal traits.
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An Awkward Pair
The mentor and the student dislike each other at first sight. Write about their difficult relationship.
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Fruitful Routine
Explain a scenario where daily writing prompts would have a major positive impact on someone’s life.
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Voice Against Bullying
Imagine that you’ve been elected as the student body president and your primary goal is to combat bullying in school.
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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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The Forgotten Parachute
Write about a skydiving instructor who swears he lost a student mid-jump but finds no evidence.
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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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Active Recess Impact
Investigate and analyze how physical activities during recess impact student’s overall performance.
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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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Fantastic Friends of the Alphabet Land
Imagine there is a land where each inhabitant is named after an alphabet. Write about these inhabitants.
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Alphabet-Based Artifacts
Write about various items in your house that start with different alphabets.
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The Great Talent Show
Invent a story about a student who overcomes stage fright to perform in a big school talent show.
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Teamwork Superheroes
Write a story about a team of superheroes who use teamwork to overcome challenging situations.
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Intergalactic Pen Pal
You’re corresponding with a friend from another galaxy. Chronicle your letter exchange.
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Technology in Classrooms
Argue for or against the use of technology in classrooms and how it impacts students’ learning experiences.
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Engaging versus Dull Prompts
Compare and contrast a well-designed intriguing prompt with a dull monotonous one aimed at seventh graders.
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Choosing Prompts Wisely
Narrate a scenario of a teacher selecting the most suitable writing prompts for a seventh-grade classroom.
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First Day of School
Write about the day you first went to kindergarten, describe your feelings that day.
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The Day I Became A Teacher
Write a story about a day where you become the teacher instead of the student at your school.
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Secret Admirer
Write a thrilling mystery about a high school student who starts receiving anonymous love letters.
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Identity Theft Mayhem
Write about the chaos that ensues when a high school student pretending to be a visiting celebrity causes a stir…
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Training the Chosen One
Imagine a session where Mace Windu is training young Anakin Skywalker, highlighting the difference in their perspectives.
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Magical Number Garden
Draw and describe your own magical garden where each plant represents a different number from 1 to 10.
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All Aboard the Number Train
Write a fun story about ten animals boarding a train, where one animal gets on at each stop.
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Choosing a Class Pet
You are part of the student council in your school and it’s time to select a class pet. Write a…
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Teacher Traits
Think about your favorite 5th grade teacher and write about what makes them so special to you.
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Subjects and Struggles
Write about a subject you find challenging in school and how you approach it.
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A Fresh Start Story
Create a fictional piece about a character who views January as a period of rebirth and transformation.
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Build a Monster
With a partner, each students draws a half of a made-up monster and then together they write a story about…
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Hero’s Journey Collage
In a group, create a collage that tells a hero’s journey. Explain what happens in each picture.
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Around the World in Words
Write a travel story with a partner, where each student writes about one leg of the journey.
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Story Swap
Partner with a classmate and write a story where one person starts the story and the second person finishes it.
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Beneath The Uniform
High school uniforms often underscore sameness, but what lies beneath the identical attire is a universe of individuality. Write a…
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If I Were The Principal
As a student, you have a unique perspective on how things are run in your school. Write an essay on…
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From Student to Teacher
Imagine you’re the teacher and plan a day’s lesson that includes a writing prompt.
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Assessing Learning through Prompts
Write about how you can use writing prompts to assess a student’s understanding of a particular topic.
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Training a Youngling
Write about the day a Jedi first meets their young Padawan learner and how they perceive their potential.
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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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Evolution of Research Skills
Trace the evolution of your research skills from early elementary to 8th grade.
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Alien Classroom Swap
Imagine that you switch places with an alien and attend their school for a day. What challenges and funny situations…
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Superhuman College Student
Write about a college student that gets turned into a vampire and uses their newfound abilities to excel academically.
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The Propagation of Earth Day
Write about the origination of Earth Day and how it has evolved over the years.
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Influence of a High School Leader
Write about a leader in your high school (could be a student or teacher) who influenced you greatly.
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Highlighting Positivity
Express gratitude for the support and encouragement you’ve received throughout your high school journey.
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Personalize Grading
Describe a personal grading system you would create specifically for 7th grade writing prompts. What would it look like and…
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Exploring Balance
Argue for the balance between content, creativity, and grammar in grading student writing.
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Historical Perspective
Imagine that you are an ancient scholar grading the writing of 7th-grade students. How would the grading process be different?
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Haunted Lockers
Consider a story in which a set of ancient lockers from the earliest days of the school are haunted by…
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Eternal Detention
Imagine a high school student who died while serving detention and their spirit is seemingly stuck in the detention room,…
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The Spirited Mascot
Create a story about a high school mascot who is supposedly haunted by the ghost of a previous student known…
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Alien Exchange Student
Imagine an alien comes to your school as an exchange student. Describe a day with them.
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Superhero Student
Imagine you’re a superhero on your first day of school. Write about your special powers and how you might use…
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Mapping Monetary Milestones
Think about significant financial achievements you want to reach in the next five years and detail a plan for how…
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Chamber of the Winter Queen
Write a story where you, as an ordinary high school student, are chosen to be the Winter Queen’s Chamber Bearer.
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Last Spell of the Lost Wizard
Create a narrative about a highschool student who unknowingly stumbles upon the final most powerful spell of a forgotten wizard.
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Unseen School vs Real School
Create a detailed curriculum for a magical school, before comparing it to your own school day.
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Dragon’s Apprentice
Imagine that you’ve been chosen to be the apprentice to a wise, friendly dragon.
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The Fruit Chronicles
Research about a fruit of your choice. Include details about its origin, health benefits, and the different ways it’s consumed.
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Exploring Different Cultures
Write about a country of your choice and its traditions, food, language, and any other cultural facts you find important…
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The Playful Poltergeist
Pen a tale about a ghost who cheerfully haunts a boarding school, causing harmless mischief and offering help when needed.
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Effects of Standardized Testing
Write about the impact that standardized testing has on student achievement.
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Homework, Help or Hindrance?
Argue for or against the effectiveness of homework in advancing student learning.
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The Alien Exchange Student
Write about an alien sent to Earth as part of an interstellar exchange student program.
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Promoting a School Change
Prepare a persuasive speech on a change you would like to see in your school.
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Mysterious Note Beneath the Desk
Craft a story in which a middle school student finds an enigmatic note stuck underneath his/her desk.
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Robotic Revolution
Script a futuristic dialogue where a student is interacting with their AI teacher.
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Forgotten Homework Rescue
You left your homework at home. What creative solution do you use to convince the teacher you really did it?
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Growth Spectrum
Reflect and compare your personal growth and development from the 6th grade to the 7th grade.
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Lost and Found
Imagine you discovered a magical object in your school’s lost and found box. Write about what happens when you use…
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The Mentor’s Guidance
Detail an interaction between your hero character and their mentor that changes the direction of the hero’s journey.
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Future Explorer
Write a journal entry from the perspective of a student in the year 3021 going back to school.
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The Mid-Term Ghost Story
Write a supernatural tale based in your school during mid-term examinations.
