Getting middle schoolers to write creatively can often be a struggle. These fiction writing prompts are aimed at 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to be creative and use words to paint a picture of their own creation. Fiction doesn’t just have to be a whole new story either, it could be an alternate history or …
The ability to write persuasively can come in handy in all sorts of situations, academic or not. Even elementary school students can use this skill in story writing and school projects. There is always a need to be able to argue your point of view, so these prompts for persuasive writing are intended to assist …
While it’s fine to assign essays and longer stories to elementary students, sometimes it’s a good idea to give them an assignment that lets them express their creativity without feeling like a daunting chore. Short stories can be fiction or nonfiction, which is great for encouraging students to think outside the box. We’ve put together …
Narrative writing helps students develop storytelling skills by reflecting on their own experiences, or using their imagination, and writing about a series of events. These assignments encourage students to think about the order of events, practice some of the most important aspects of writing, and use logic to learn from their experiences. Below, you’ll find a …
Writing is difficult for some. Unforeseen obstacles and challenges may be no trouble for a more experienced writer, yet they may seem daunting to a beginner. These prompts are for a beginning creative writer. They are meant to inspire and not create fear instead of words. Let new writers, whatever their age, explore and practice their skills …
Let’s face it, we’ve all got a creative side! Some of us are artists, some of us play music, some of us come up with outstanding ideas for new video games, and some of us are writers. But you don’t have to consider yourself a writer to write something that other people would want to …
One of the most important skills you’ll learn throughout your education is writing. It can help you analyze what you’ve learned and it can help you tap into your creative side. We’ve put together a variety of prompts to help challenge yourself as a writer–and have fun in the process! Using This Guide As long …
Everyone knows that sixth graders are full of opinions, especially their teachers and parents. These prompts are written as questions to let your students decide the answer and describe why they have a strong viewpoint. Channel that creativity and persuasion skill by having your sixth graders write to convince you why they have the correct opinion, …
I believe that libraries should be open twenty-four hours a day. Keeping libraries open would give people who work odd hours the opportunity to use the services offered. It also gives unhoused individuals somewhere to go when the weather is bad at night. In addition… Learning to form an opinion and supporting it is an …
Here we’re referring to a drabble as a short story or short piece of writing that serves as a writing exercise to get the writer’s thinking and creativity started. Often times these short stories are 100 words or fewer, but they can be any short piece that sparks the writer’s creativity. These prompts are short, one-liners …