139+ ‘You Think’ Writing Prompts
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The Doctor’s Handwriting
Recall an experience with a doctor and the prescription they left you with.
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The True Value of Honesty
Consider a world where everybody told the truth, no matter what. Would it be a better or worse world to…
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Space Spectacle
Imagine you have been selected to join the next Mars mission. Narrate your preparation, journey, and landing.
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Climate Change Concerns
Write about your understanding of climate change and how it has affected your surroundings.
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Understanding the Underrepresented
Research and write about a historical woman who has been overlooked or underrepresented.
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The Hatchling’s Flight Plan
Describe a new habit you want to develop that you think will help you reach your personal goals.
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Mapping Your Future
Write about your biggest personal goal for the future and the steps you think you’ll need to take to achieve…
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Dawn of Creation
Write about how you think the world was born from the perspective of Mother Nature.
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Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Write about your opinion on the possibility of extraterrestrial life in the universe.
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Understanding Poetry’s Role
Reflect on why you think poetry is essential and how it contributes to our understanding of the world.
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Semblance of Siblings
Pen down a narrative depicting your relationship with your sibling(s), or lack thereof.
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Blossoming with Juliet’s Words
Consider the famous quote from Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any…
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True Essence of Love
Describe what you think is the deeper meaning of Valentine’s day and the expression of love.
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A Better World
Imagine that you are given the authority to change one aspect of the world to make it better. Detail what…
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Life Beyond Earth
Do you think there’s life on other planets? Why or why not? Write about what you believe these extraterrestrial beings…
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Facing Future Challenges
Write about a challenge you think you might face moving up to 8th grade and how you plan to tackle…
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My Animal Whisperer Experience
If you could talk to animals for a day, what would you ask them and what do you think they…
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An Incredible Invention
Write about an invention that you think would make the world a better place.
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The Footprints of Jesus
Write a first-person account of the Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection from the perspective of Jesus.
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Intimacy of Ideas
Tell the story of a complex character within the limited word count of flash fiction.
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A Carol’s Origin
Imagine your favorite Christmas carol was written just for you: what is the story behind it?
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Walk in Their Shoes
Think about a time when a friend was upset and write about how you think they felt.
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Rebuilding the Playground
Imagine you are tasked with designing a new playground for your community, explain your design, and why you think it’s…
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Universal Stand
Create a school charter against bullying with roles for staff, students, and parents.
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Love Unmasked
Write a story where a superhero falls in love with their arch-enemy, but neither knows the other’s secret identity.
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Global Greening
Describe a global landmark you’d love to see “go green” for St. Patrick’s Day and why.
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The Climate Change Dilemma
Describe your understanding of climate change and the feelings it evokes.
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Lessons from Nature
Write about a time when you observed something in nature that taught you a lesson.
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The Emotion Color Palette
Assign colors to your different feelings and write about why you think each emotion matches that color.
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Summer Sunsets
Describe the most breathtaking summer sunset you’ve experienced and how it made you feel.
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The Melody of Raindrops
Compose a piece as if you were a composer, using April showers as your inspiration.
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Love Letter Adrift
Narrate a tale about a bottle found on a summer fishing trip containing a last desperate love letter.
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When I’m the Teacher
What would happen if you swapped places with your teacher for a day? What rules would change? What lessons would…
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Passing the Green Baton
Imagine yourself grown up with kids, what environmental lessons would you wish to pass on to your kids that you…
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Environmental Changes
Reflect on some changes you have noticed in your local environment over the years. Do you think these changes are…
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Environment Watch
Explore a significant recent event related to environmental conservation and discuss its impact.
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Gratitude Alphabet
Assign a blessing you’re thankful for to each letter of the alphabet and describe how it enriches your life.
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The Best TV Show Ever
Write an essay about why your favorite TV show is the best and should receive an award.
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Master of Ceremonies
Imagine your school has a special event, and write about why you should be chosen as the master of ceremonies.
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Message in the Skies
You’re a young child who sees the Japanese planes fly over Pearl Harbor before the attack. Write about what you…
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The Heartbreaker’s Perspective
Try writing a letter of apology from the person who broke your heart.
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Unlocking Emotional Barriers
Write about a time when you felt an emotional barrier stopping you from doing or achieving something.
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Legacy and Life’s Worth
Write about the legacy you hope to leave behind and your thoughts on what makes a life well-lived.
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The Magic Show
Convince your friends to come and see a magic show with you by explaining why you think it’s the best…
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Education Inequality Opinions
Write a piece expressing your views on education inequality worldwide and measures to level the playing field.
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Class Pet Vote
Write about what kind of animal you think would make the best class pet and defend your selection.
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Best Season Debate
Write an opinion piece about your favorite season and tell why you think it’s the best.
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Latin American Suitcase Ritual
Imagine and illustrate a scene where you partake in Latin America’s suitcase ritual for New Year’s Eve.
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Behind the Lyrics
Choose a song you love. Interpret the lyrics and explain what message you think the songwriter is trying to convey.
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Road to Recovery
Map out the steps you think you need to take in order to heal heartbreak and move on with your…
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Professions and Earnings
Write about a job you would like to do in the future and how much you think you would earn…
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Ghostly Love Letters
Write a love story between a living person and a ghost, communicated only through letters.
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Between Imagination and Reality: Balancing Act
Talk about the balancing act between adhering to a generated prompt and letting your imagination run wild in shaping your…
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Fix-It Fic
Are you unsatisfied with how things ended for your favorite character or ship? Write an alternate ending.
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Judges Judged
Create a fanfic where regular participants of a reality shows switch roles with the judges.
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New Broadway Star
Take an established current pop or rock star and imagine them as the lead in an original Broadway musical. Create…
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Future Gazing
Imagine your life 5 years from now, describe what kind of person you hope to be, and what steps do…
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Stepping into Others’ Shoes
Pick a decision, then write about how you think three people in your life would react to it.
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Building Blocks of Happiness
Describe what you think are the ten most essential ingredients for your happiness and why.
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Reviving Childhood Joy
Write about a simple activity from your childhood that used to bring you immense happiness.
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Trading Past for Present
Imagine a regret from your past could be traded for an event in your present. What would you change?
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In Search of the Elixirs
Write about three things that you believe can make your life better immediately.
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Mapping Wealth Goals
Describe your ultimate financial goals and steps you will take to achieve them.
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Literal Pages from the Past
Write about a book that has profoundly impacted you or significantly contributes to your current interests.
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The Worst-case Scenario
Detail a specific fear or anxiety, flesh out what you believe is the worst outcome that could result from it.
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Unintentional Acts of Self Sabotage
Reflect on any repetitive habits or patterns which may be undermining your self-love.
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Finding Forgiveness
Write a letter to a person or situation you feel holds you back, offering them forgiveness.
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Neglected Nouns
Choose three areas of your life that you think need improvement, but you always put off working on.
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Mapping the Career Path
Write about your desired career path and the steps you think are necessary to achieve it.
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Defining Core Values
Reflect on and list down at least 5 core values that you think you currently embody.
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Shattering the Negativity Mirror
Describe one negative belief you have about yourself, and why you think you hold this belief.
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Triggers and Strategies
Identify a common trigger and write about a positive strategy you could use to combat it.
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Mapping Your Meals
Pen down your current typical daily diet, and brainstorm healthier alternatives for each meal.
