467+ ‘Thought’ Writing Prompts
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Culinary School for Taste Buds
Imagine your taste buds go to a culinary school to become experts. Write about their experience.
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Leap of Faith
Pen down a thought about taking a leap of faith and starting a new venture, be it a business, relationship,…
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Solar System Secrets
Create a hypothesis about why Pluto was demoted from being a planet and write a conclusion based on your research.
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Classroom Time Capsule
Imagine burying a time capsule at school. What items would you include and why?
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River of Consciousness
Write a flash fiction piece in the stream of consciousness mode, focusing on the thoughts and reactions of your protagonist…
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Breaking News
Imagine you are a news reporter who has just learned of an unforeseen global event. Write a breaking news report.
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My Own Planet
If you could create your own planet, what would it look like? Who or what would live there?
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Monster Under My Bed
Describe a monster that lives under your bed, what does it look like and how do you feel about it?
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The Lost Easter Town
Write a story about the adventure of finding a long-lost town that celebrates Easter all year round.
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Mythical Creatures Come Alive
Imagine having a pet unicorn or a dragon. Write about a typical day spent with your mythical pet.
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Tales Across Timelines
If could have a conversation with your future 25-year-old self, what would you ask or discuss?
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Tales from the Pet’s Perspective
Write a story from your pet’s point of view imagining an ordinary day in their life.
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Time Capsule Mystery
Unearth a time capsule buried by an unknown person. Jot down the items present in it and how it affects…
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Grocery Store Ghosts
Venture into the horror of the mundane by conjuring up supernatural occurrences at the local grocery store.
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The Princess’s Perspective
Write a story from the viewpoint of a princess waiting for her prince to rescue her. What does she do…
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The Cursed Gift
Write a story about a character who receives a ‘magical’ gift that initially brings joy but ultimately leads to disaster.
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Understanding Ethical Decisions
Describe a situation where you had to make an ethical decision and explain the thought process behind your choice.
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Lost Inventions
Remember a time you created something entirely unique as a child; it could be a secret language, an imaginative game,…
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Threshold of Possession
Pen down a story about the struggle of an individual who realizes they are being slowly possessed.
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Bitter to Better
Narrate an event or experience this year that started off badly but ended positively.
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The Value of Conflict
Write about a time when two of your personal values came into conflict with each other. How did you navigate…
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Role Model Reverie
Write about a person who has greatly influenced you and how they’ve shaped your perspective.
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Crossroad of Choices
You are a traveller in a mystical land. At a crossroad with four magical realms, each path offers a different…
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Seats of Emotion
Describe a scene where a character experiences a strong, unexpected rush of emotion.
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Autumn Colors
Describe the changing color palette of leaves in Fall and connect these colors with your emotions.
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Deteriorating Zombies
Explore the life of a zombie that slowly deteriorates over time, losing its strength and becoming less monstrous.
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AI Caretakers
Envision a society where Artificial Intelligence is tasked with looking after human’s emotional well-being. Write about the implications.
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The Ripples of Influence
Explore a situation where superheroes use their powers to manipulate world events to their own liking.
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Zero Waste Lifestyle
Explain the concept of a zero waste lifestyle and its efficiency to attain an environmental-friendly life.
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Reviving Endangered Species
Present your opinion on whether or not we should prioritize helping endangered species come back from the brink and why.
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Travel through Time
Let’s imagine a time machine has just been invented and you’re given the chance to go anywhere in history. Where…
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Learning through Reflective Prompts
Write about how reflective and thought-provoking prompts enhance your writing quality.
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Features of a Good Prompt
Write about what makes a good writing prompt and how it shapes your narratives.
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Droids’ Rights Activist
Write a piece arguing for or against the sentient rights of droids in the Star Wars universe.
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Fire Sculpture Fantasies
Write about creating your own ninot (effigy) to contribute to the celebration of Dia de las fallas. What would it…
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Hidden Identity
Write a story where your leading character discovers they are not who they thought they were.
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Abilities Blend: A Perfect Synchronization
Consider how each of your superheroes’ powers or abilities could combine to form an unbeatable strategy against the antagonists.
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Despair at Dawn
Depict a scene in which the break of dawn, typically a symbol of hope and renewal, brings despair during a…
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Gratitude Tree
Write about what you’re thankful for this year, as if each thankful thought is a leaf on a tree.
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Interpreting Journal Prompts
Write about your process of interpreting a journal prompt and how you think it would affect your response.
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Unconscious Motivation
Write about a time when you did something not because you wanted to, but because some part of you felt…
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The Time Capsule
Create an imaginary time capsule that represents your current parent-child relationship.
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Skimming Stones Stories
Write a story centered around the experience of skimming stones on a quiet lake.
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Morning Mood Analysis
Begin each morning by writing about your current mood and the likely reason for it.
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The Unseen Predator
Create a narrative about a creature that lives beneath one’s skin, controlling them without their knowledge.
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Reality Shifter
Narrate a day in the life of a 7th grader who wakes up one day to realize they can shift…
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Journey Into the Unknown
An explorer defies common belief by venturing into a land thought to be cursed, in an effort to uncover its…
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Parallel Universe
Develop a narrative that ends in a completely different universe where everything, but the protagonist, is dramatically altered.
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Feigned Malevolence
Throughout the storyline, make your villain character act as though they are villainous for reasons society deems unforgivable. In the…
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Elixir of Truth
Imagine finding an elixir granting you the ability to hear the thoughts of any living creature in your realm.
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Alien Takeover Dilemma
Aliens come to your school and you need to talk them out of taking over the world. What do you…
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Pandemic Portraits
Reflect on the most impactful human stories you’ve encountered during the pandemic.
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Dia’s Defiance
Write about a double agent working within the Imperial court who is secretly feeding information to the Rebellion.
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Happily Ever After?
Imagine a conversation between two characters who believe love can conquer everything – and between two characters who lost faith…
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Moon Landing Mirage
Craft a narrative in which the moon landing is revealed to be a brilliantly orchestrated hoax.
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Service Hours Reflection
Consider a time you volunteered and trace the emotions you felt before, during, and after the experience.
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Paws for Thought
Imagine if your pet could talk. Write a conversation and include the hilarious misunderstandings between animals and humans due to…
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From the Beast’s Eyes
Retell a classic fairy tale from the perspective of the villain or another minor character.
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Our Classroom Party
Imagine your teacher let the class plan a party. Write about what you would want the party to be like.
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The Selfless Miracle
Reflect on a time when you experienced a personal ‘miracle’, much like the miracle of oil in Hanukkah.
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Past, Present, Future
Revisit a thought from the past, write about a current thought, and imagine a future thought.
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Visual Mind Map
Choose a thought that’s been on your mind lately and create a visual mind map around it.
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Journey to Unknown Lands
Imagine yourself as an explorer setting out to discover a new country or planet. Describe your journey and discoveries.
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Paths to the Future
Describe your long-term goals and how you think 8th grade will help you to achieve them.
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Meteorology and Humanity
Consider how different types of weather affect human behavior and emotions.