Writing Prompts List

 
§ Write about going back to school after summer vacation.
§ When I grow up, I want to be a…
§ Write about the best or the worst day of your life.
§ I have never been more frightened than when…
§ Invent a new food and write about it.
§ Describe how you felt the night before the first day of school.
§ My school is cool because…
§ I have always wanted to have a pet…
§ Write a letter to a friend.
§ If I were teacher for a day…
§ Write a story about living on the moon for a day!
§ What would happen if everyone wore the same clothes?
§ Write about a time when you felt happy.
§ If you could have any pet in the world, what would it be and why?
§ Describe how you look when you are angry.
§ Write about your favorite thing to do when you get home from school.
§ Write about your favorite season.
§ Write about why it is important to be honest.
§ What would life be like if walls could talk?
§ Describe what you are wearing today.
§ Write about your favorite holiday.
§ Write a story titled, “The Baby Dragon”
§ Would you want to visit the moon? Why or why not?
§ Imagine you are 20 feet tall. Describe what life would be like.
§ What do you like best about school?
§ Write about what you like to do on the weekends.
§ Describe your favorite character from a book, movie, or television
show.
§ Imagine you were a dinosaur for a day. Describe what that day would
be like.
§ If I were a snowflake…
§ When it snows I like to…
§ Describe what you would do if you were stuck inside on a cold, snowy
day.
§ Write about your favorite thing to do with your friends.
  
§ Write a letter to a parent or grandparent telling them why you love
them.
§ Write about your favorite memory.
§ Imagine that you are invisible. What would you do?
§ Write a story about your pet.
§ Write a poem about anything.
§ Write a story about having superpowers.
§ Make a list of 10 reasons why you can’t possibly write anything today.
§ What would you do if you could fly?
§ Imagine you met a genie and were granted 3 wishes. What would they
be and why?
§ If you were the last person on earth, what would you do? Why?
§ What would happen if kids ruled the world?
§ If you could be any animal, which would you be and why?
§ Write a story about a giant chicken.
§ If you could pick one superpower to have, what would it be and why?
§ Write about one of your favorite memories.
§ Write about one of your favorite birthday parties.
§ If you were able to create one rule for the school, what would it be?
§ Write about your favorite place to visit.
§ If you could design a pair of socks that would best describe you, what
would they look like?
§ The activity I love to do most with my mom is…
§ The activity I love to do most with my dad is…
§ The activity I love to do most with my grandparent is…
§ What is your favorite kind of pizza? Explain to someone how to make
your favorite pizza.
§ Write about a crazy dream that you had!
§ Write about what you would do if you saw a dinosaur walking down
the road.
§ Imagine you can jump as high as the sky. What would you do?
§ Design your own car and describe what it would look like.
§ Describe your favorite thing to do on Halloween.
§ If you found a time machine, what year would you travel to and why?
§ Describe what your favorite subject is and why.
§ Write about your favorite year of school. What made it so special?
§ Write about someone you consider your hero.
§ What was your favorite story we read this year? Why?
  
 
§ If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
§ Write about a day on the beach.
§ Write about a time when you were scared.
§ Invent a new toy and write about it.
§ If you could add anything to the playground, what would it be?
§ Write about a trip to the dentist.
§ Write about your favorite movie.
§ Imagine you woke up and turned into an ant! Write about what your
day might be like.
§ List ten things that you like about school.
§ Write about your favorite part of the school day.
§ Describe a day that you will never forget.
§ Describe how you get ready for school.
§ Imagine that you are an airplane pilot. Where would you fly to first?
§ Write about a visit to the zoo.
§ Explain step by step how you brush your teeth.
§ Write about one of your favorite Christmas presents.
§ Write about one of your favorite games.
§ If I had a million dollars…
§ Invent your own word and describe what it means.
§ My favorite month is…
§ Write about your future plans.
§ Write about what you would do if a tiger was chasing you!
§ Describe 3 things you would take with you if you were trapped on an
island.
§ My favorite hobby is…
§ One thing that I would like to have is…
§ Write about a time when you wanted to hide.
§ Write about a place that you go to relax.
§ Write a letter to someone special.
§ Describe what a day with no recess would be like.
§ I am afraid of…
§ Write about what makes you feel good about yourself.
§ How will you be different 5 years from now?
§ Write about what would be different if you lived on the moon.

 
 § Imagine that you could talk to animals. What would you say to them?
§ Invent a new planet. What would it be like?
§ Write about a time when you helped someone.
§ Write a story about a little boy who was afraid of the dark.
§ Imagine that you are President of the United States. What would you
do first?
§ Imagine yourself 10 years from now. What will you be like?
§ Write three questions that you have about anything.
§ Write a friendly letter to an orange hippo that becomes Principal for a
day.
§ Write a thank you note to someone who has done something nice for
you today.
§ If you could pick anything that you wanted for dinner, describe what it
would be!