Journal essay prompts

Consider it an update of a previous post, and a companion to the list of 301 argumentative writing prompts we published in 2015. Here is a PDF of all 650 prompts, and we also have a related lesson plan, From ‘Lives’ to ‘Modern Love’: Writing Personal Essays With Help From The New York Times.

Here is a PDF of all 650 prompts, and we also have a related lesson plan, From ‘Lives’ to ‘Modern Love’: Writing Personal Essays With Help From The New York Times. Below, a list that touches on everything from sports to travel, education, gender roles, video games, fashion, family, pop culture, social media and more.

Using writing prompts for middle school students offers a fun, creative way for kids to explore their writing skills and their ability to take thoughts and express them in written form. Holding the attention of middle school students can be tough, but creative writing prompts keep students motivated and interested in writing.

1. Write about going back to school after summer vacation. 2. Write a thank you note to a friend who gave you onion and garlic-flavored chewing gum. 3. Draw an imaginary constellation. Write a story such as ancient people might have told about it. 4. Describe a real made-up dream or nightmare. journal writing prompts.