3319+ ‘Time’ Writing Prompts
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Peering Through The Fear
Describe a time when you were terrified, the outcome, and how you dealt with fear afterwards.
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Leap Year Chronicle
Pen a short story about an extraordinary event that only happens on the 29th of February.
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Sci-Fi Scribe
Adopt the persona of a science fiction writer from the future, looking back on our present time.
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Growth in Adversity
Write about a time you were put in a difficult situation that in hindsight, transformed you or helped you grow.
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Finding Courage in Failure
Write about a moment of your life when you failed. Detail the experience, your feelings at that time, and how you overcame it.
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Guinness vs. Traditional Ales
Write a piece arguing why Guinness gained popularity over traditional English ales.
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Crafting the Beer Recipe
Describe the process of developing Guinness’s distinctive taste and brewing methods.
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Kindness Echoes
Write about a time when someone showed you kindness and how this inspired you to pass it on to others.
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The Golden Rule
Write a story about a time when you treated someone the way you want to be treated and the positive outcome that it brought.
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Monsoon Miracle
Write about a largely water-scarce town that experiences monsoon for the first time.
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Thankful Struggles
Write about a challenging time in your life, and express gratitude for the lessons or strength it gave you.
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Dreamland Autobiography
Write an autobiography detailing the dream you remember best, and delve into the emotions it stirred.
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Supermarket Switch-up
Create a story where you accidentally get locked in a supermarket. How do you get out or survive the night?
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Understanding Decimal Notation
Write an essay to explain decimal notation to a person from the 12th century.
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Friendship Evolution
Describe a friendship journey that you’ve had through different phases of life.
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Moving Miles
Write about a time when you had to move to a new home or a new school and your feelings associated with it.
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The Joy of Firsts
Reflect on an achievement that was a “first” for you, such as winning a competition for the first time or mastering a new skill.
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Triumph Over Trials
Describe a time when you overcame a significant challenge in your life, detailing the process and emotions you experienced.
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Growth in Failure
Write about a failure you experienced and how the lessons from it lead to personal growth.
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Life’s Defining Moment
Write about a time when you faced a challenging situation and how it reshaped your perspective on life.
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Historical Heroes
Imagine living in the same time as your favorite historical figure and how that would have shaped your life.
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Marvel at the Grand Canyon
Craft a story centered around your first impression of the Grand Canyon, your expectations versus the reality.
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Exploring the Great Wall
Imagine a day spent walking along the Great Wall of China. What do you encounter along the way, and how do you feel?
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Golden Rule Reflection
The Golden Rule states “Treat others how you would want to be treated”. Write about a time when you applied this rule, or a time when you failed to do so.
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The Right Choice
Describe a time when you were faced with a difficult ethical decision. What was the situation? What decision did you make and why?
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Living During a Pandemic
Write about your experience living during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has changed your daily life.
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History Of Holidays
Select a holiday you love and write about its origins and how the celebrations have changed over time.
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New Year’s Resolution Revelations
Write about the first time you created a New Year’s Resolution and whether you maintained it or not.
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Stepping Back in Time
Choose a job from a historical period and write about what it would have been like to have that job.
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Meet the Dinosaurs
Write a time-travel story where you get to meet and interact with different dinosaurs.
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Living in A Different Era
Imagine living in a past era of your culture and describe your typical day.
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Letter to Past Self
Write a letter to your younger self, offering advice, warnings, or messages of encouragement.
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Time Travel Dilemma
You invent a time machine but it only makes one round trip. Where and when would you go and why?
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Mood Spectrum
Write about your mood at the start of the day and at the end, detailing the potential causes for any changes.
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Time-Traveling to Ancient Egypt
Suppose you’ve been magically transported back to ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaohs.
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Colonial Kid’s Quest
Imagine you’re a child living in colonial America and are sent on a special mission.
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Elementary School Encounters
Narrate an incident from elementary school that you still remember vividly.
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Jane Austen In The Modern Age
Imagine what a Jane Austen character would be like in present day society.
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Conversations with Grief
Pen a dialogue between yourself and your grief, attempting to understand its power and the role it plays in your life.
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Documenting the Big Move
Write about the first time you packed up your life and moved to a brand new place.
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Anticipation on Christmas Morning
Describe the experience of waiting to open presents on Christmas morning, and the rush of expectation.
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Space Explorer’s Log
Imagine being the first human to land on Mars. Keep a journal entry detailing your first day on the red planet.
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Journey of a River
Write a descriptive piece illustrating the journey of a river from its source to the sea, highlighting the changes in the landscape and region it traverses.
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Time Capsule
Write a letter to your future self five years from now. What do you hope to achieve, remember, or be thankful for?
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The Power of Words
Describe a time when someone’s words had a profound impact on you, positive or negative.
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The Time Travel Calendar
Imagine you have a calendar that can time travel to any date. What dates will you choose and why?
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Global Hanukkah Celebrations
Write about Hanukkah as if you were a child living in Israel, detailing your experiences and feelings.
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Celebrating Chinese New Year
Write a story of a family celebrating Chinese New Year and their traditions.
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United for a Cause
Describe a time when your classmates came together to support a community cause. What was the cause and what did you do? How did it feel to collaborate for a greater purpose?
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Technological Time Capsule
You are tasked with creating a time capsule to be opened 500 years in the future. What items would you choose to represent our current relationship with technology?
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St. Nick Reimagined
Write about how the traditions of St. Nick would look like if they were created in contemporary times rather than centuries ago.
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Alien Journal
Write a journal entry as if you are a friendly alien visiting earth for the first time.
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Fall Festival
Write a story about a fun-filled day at a fall festival, including all the activities that were enjoyed.
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School Bus Bonds
Compose a story about a memorable journey you had on a school bus between home and school.
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From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Compare who you were at the start of the year to who you are now, akin to a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.
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Friendship Evolutions
Recall a friendship that has significantly evolved or changed over the past year.
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Triumph Over Trials
Write about a goal you’ve struggled with and how you’re planning to overcome the challenges.
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The Evolution of Interest
Write about a hobby you’ve grown out of, and discuss why your interest faded.
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Choosing Pathways
Write about the time you had to make a big decision regarding your high school path—academics, electives, activities, or friends.
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Invisible Threads
Narrate a story where a seemingly insignificant event or person changes your high school journey significantly.
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Friendship Trouble
Write about a time when you and your friend disagreed on something and how you resolved it.
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The Importance of Friendship
Write about a time when a friend helped you through a particularly difficult situation.
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Family Traditions Revealed
Write about a specific family tradition and its significance in your life.
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The Gift of Giving
Narrate an instance when you made or chose a special gift for a friend or family member and their reaction on receiving it.
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The Highs and Lows of Friendship
Share a story about a time when a friendship was truly tested but triumphantly survived.
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The Ripple Effect of Kindness
Imagine you have decided to start a new tradition at your workplace where each employee picks another coworker to thank personally on Employee Appreciation Day. Describe the effects of this tradition over time.
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Adventures of the Time Traveling Carolers
Create an adventure story where a group of Christmas carolers accidentally time travel while caroling.
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My Ultimate Recess Experience
Describe your preferred play activity during recess and why you enjoy it.
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Discovering Native America
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a Native American child in the 1800s.
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Streams of Memories
Write a monologue where an elderly character is reminiscing about their past, recalling both painful and joyous moments.
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Living History
Travel in a time machine to a historical event that fascinates you. Narrate the event from your perspective as if you were present there.
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Climate Change and Responsibility
Reflect on the issue of climate change, your personal feelings about it, and about ways in which individuals, communities, and governments can become more responsible.
