Writing+Prompts

=WRITING IDEAS=

 Have you wondered about ...?  Let me tell you about___...__  Have you ever wondered why...?  I like to for many reasons.  I know how to _. First...  I think _ was for many reasons.  I just learned facts about...  Let me tell you about...  It's fun to. First you...  Many changes happen to as they grow.  My dream school  My dream teacher  What I would like to change about myself.  My idea of hard work.  What I REALLY enjoy doing.  My worst fear is...  A miserable feeling is when...  What happened on my way home from school  What happened on my way to school  What I did last night (or last weekend)  What I am doing tonight (or next weekend)  What really bothers me  What really excites me  What really scares me  What really surprises me  The funniest thing I ever saw was...  The scariest thing I ever saw was...  My favorite movie is _ ...explain  My favorite tv program is _ ...explain  My favorite subject is _ __...explain__  My least favorite subject is _ ...explain  My recipe for goonacke (make up a word)  When my friend moved away  I really hate it when...  I really wonder about...  I remember when I was years old and...  I remember when I first ate _ and...  I remember when I first met _ and...  If I could fly I would...  If I could chose a time to live it would be ...explain.  When I'm old...  Fifteen things I want to do in my lifetime  Love is...  Friendship is...  Being happy is...  When I get out of school...  My best birthday  My most embarrassing moment  My favorite trip  When I grow up  In 20 years, I will be…  I was most angry when…  My worst mistake was...  My safe place  Three items I would place in a time capsule. Why?  I don't leave home without because...
 * About Yourself**

 I woke up this morning the size of a blueberry (feeling like a blueberry, looking like a blueberry, etc.)  I woke up one morning and everything was blue (missing, tiny, different, etc.)  My pet, the shark (snake, flamingo, bear, etc.)  My dog thinks he is president  My pet dinosaur (iguana, kangaroo)  My friend the robot  My talking pen  My magic carpet  Suddenly everyone forgot who I was  The day the food on my plate began to move  The day I became Waldo (or some weird person, famous person, etc)  The day I went bungee jumping (sky diving...)  The day I babysat a monkey  The day I became a cartoon character  The day I caught a porcupine  The day I became a dentist, (rock climber, astronaut, singer, artist)  The day I won power  The day I met the president  The day the teacher was gone and they asked me to be the substitute!  The day my pet fish began to sing (talk, do tricks, etc.)  The day it snowed twenty feet  The day the sun grew  The day the sandwich turned into a _?  The night the Martians landed  The night before Halloween  The night I saw the Tooth Fairy  The night I saw a monster  The night the lights went out  The year it wouldn't stop raining (snowing)  The crazy day started when I was on my way to school... (downtown, to Grandma's)  A day in the White House  The great flood (earthquake, tornado, etc.)  Suddenly my submarine sprang a leak  The trap door in my closet  While I was walking home from school...  I would use a magic wand to...  In the year 2099...  On planet Zeon...  I heard a noise under my bed  There was a loud knock at the door  As I was walking on the beach...
 * FANTASY**

 If I could have a worm farm...  If I could move anywhere in the U.S. (world, state, etc)...  If I could apologize to one person...  If I could make all the rules...  If I could speak to animals...  If I could climb a rainbow...  If I could change shape...  If I could meet anyone in the world...  If I could ride on the Magic School Bus...  If I had a brontosaurus...  If I had 3 wishes, I would wish for...  If I had $1,000,000...  If I had a twin...  If I had an airplane  If I were stranded alone on an island (in an elevator, etc)...  If I were trapped in an elevator...  If I were in a blizzard...  If I were stranded in the woods...  If I were one inch tall...  If I were invisible...  If I were the teacher...  If I were principal...  If I were a fence post...  If I were boiling...  If I were an animal, I would be...  If I were a rock...  If I were a bird...  If I were a pencil...  If I were a movie star...  If I lived in a castle...  If I lived in a cave...  If I lived in a tree...  If I lived in a spaceship...  If I lived underwater...  If I lived on a mountain...  If I won the lottery  If I got to be captain of a boat
 * If I . . .**

 Pretend you are a raindrop. Where would you land and what would happen along the way?  Write a conversation that a shoe might have with a sock. (circle/square)  If you and your best friend could have a free limo for 24 hours, where would you go and what would you do?  What is a best friend?  You could to travel to any city or country in the world. Where would you go and why?  Describe a dream that you had. Give as many details as possible.  You have an extra $100,000 to give away, and you cannot spend it on yourself. What would you do with the money?  If you were an insect, what kind would you be and why?  Your mother has just returned from a distant planet and brought you back an alien pet- describe it in detail.  Design your dream house (school, room, classroom, playground etc)  Write a letter to me and tell me what you'd like to learn this year.  Write the direction from your house to school.  Write a description of your favorite toy, room in your house, favorite relative, etc.  If the items in your lunch box could talk, what would they say?  Write 3 questions you would like to ask your teacher.  Write a story called "Meet My __"  What is your favorite food and how do you make it?  List all the reasons why people need to know how to read.  What do you think would happen if an elephant walked into the schoolyard?  What color do you think love is? Explain your answer.  What color do you think hate is? Explain your answer.  How do you think rain sounds when it falls?  How does happiness feel?
 * Imagination**


 * What is...**__


 * __What is something you dislike about yourself?__
 * __What is something you do well?__
 * __What is your favourite room in your home and why?__
 * __What is a good neighbour?__
 * __What is the worst thing parents can do to their children?__
 * __What is your favourite time of day?__
 * __What is your idea of a dull evening?__
 * __What is the best way to treat meddlesome people?__
 * __What is something you are optimistic about?__
 * __What is something you are pessimistic about?__
 * __What is your most indispensable possession and why?__
 * __What is the meaning of "He laughs best who laughs last"?__
 * __What is your favourite song and why?__
 * __What is the best birthday present you ever received?__
 * __What is the best birthday present you could receive?__
 * __What is something that makes you feel sad?__
 * __What is your favourite book and why?__
 * __What is something that really bugs you?__
 * __What is something that really makes you angry?__
 * __What is the best advice you ever received?__
 * __What is your favourite holiday? What makes this holiday special?__
 * __What is your favourite day of the week?__
 * __What is your favourite month? Why?__

__**What if...**__
 * __What would happen if you could fly whenever you wanted? When would you use this ability?__
 * __What would happen if there were no television? Why would this be good? bad?__
 * __What would happen if everyone lived in space? What type of houses would they live in? What type of clothing would they wear? What type of food would they eat? How would they travel?__
 * __What if cows gave root beer instead of milk?__
 * __What if all the streets were rivers? What would be different?__
 * __What would happen if people never co-operated? Why do you think it is important to co-operate?__
 * __What would happen if it really did rain cats and dogs?__
 * __What would happen if animals could talk? What are some of the questions you would like to ask animals?__
 * __What would happen if you could become invisible whenever you wanted to? What are some of the things you could do that you cannot do now?__
 * __What would happen if everyone wore the same clothes?__
 * __What would happen if you threw a piece of trash on the ground? What if everyone did?__
 * __What if you could walk up walls and across ceilings?__
 * __What would happen if you loved your neighbour as yourself? What if everyone did?__
 * __What would happen if you grew taller than trees? How would this change your life?__
 * __What would happen if children ruled the world?__
 * __What would happen if there were no cars, buses, trains, boats, or planes? How would this change your life?__
 * __What if everyone lived under water? Where would people live? What games would children play? What would school be like?__
 * __What would happen if you found gold in your backyard?__
 * __What would you do if a bully bothered you on your way home?__
 * __What would you do if you did very poorly of a test?__
 * __What would you do if a friend borrows things from you but never returns them?__
 * __What would you do if You were the teacher and everyone forgot his homework?__
 * __What would you do if you were in the middle of the lake and your boat began to leak?__
 * __What would you do if Your friend had a broken leg? How would you cheer him up?__
 * __What would you do if you saw little bugs in your salad?__
 * __What would you do if you woke up in another country and no one could understand you?__
 * __What would you do if you ordered an ice cream cone and you forgot to bring money?__
 * __What would you do if someone got in front of you when you were in line at the movies?__
 * __What would you do if your jelly sandwich fell upside down on the floor?__
 * __What would you do if only one hot dog is left and neither you nor your friend have had one?__
 * __What would you do if two of your best friends went to the movies without inviting you?__
 * __What would you do if the surprise party was for you but you weren't surprised?__
 * __What would you do if you got a present you didn't like?__
 * __What would you do if you were at home and your homework was at school?__
 * __What would you do if you dropped the cookie jar and it broke?__
 * __What would you do if you were invited to two parties on the same day?__
 * __What would you do if you promised to feed your pet and you didn't?__
 * __What would you do if someone said you did something wrong and you didn't?__
 * __What would you do if your new shoes felt fine in the store but now they are hurting?__
 * __What would you do if someone told you a joke that you don't think is funny?__
 * __What would you do if an hour before the party you remember you don't have a gift?__
 * __What would you do if a friend comes to your house and his/her mom doesn't know he's/she's there?__
 * __What would you do if you had four math problems marked wrong that were right?__
 * __What would you do if you found in the street?__
 * __What would you do if you found a magic wand?__
 * __What would you do if you wanted to be friends with someone who spoke no English?__
 * __What would you say if someone told you it was all right to steal from a large department store?__
 * __What would you do if you saw a friend cheating--report it, confront the friend, nothing--and why?__
 * __If you could have been someone in history, who would you have been?__
 * __If you could only take 3 people with you on a trip around the world, who would you take and why?__
 * __If you could give any gift in the world, what would you give and to whom?__
 * __If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?__
 * __If you received any sum of money as a gift, what would you do with it?__
 * __If you could do whatever you wanted to right now, what would you do?__
 * __If you were principal of this school, what would you do?__
 * __If you were a mouse in your house in the evening, what would you see your family doing?__
 * __If you were five years older you would...__
 * __If you were lost in the woods and it got dark, what would you do?__
 * __If it were your job to decide what shows can be on t.v., how would you choose?__
 * __If there were no rules, what do you think would happen?__
 * __If you owned a store, what would you do to discourage people from stealing from you?__
 * __If you could participate in an Olympic event, which one would you choose and why?__
 * __If you could break the Guiness Book of Records it would be for?__
 * __If you had to describe yourself as a colour, which would you choose?__
 * __If your friend told you of a secret plan to run away from home, what would you do and why?__

__**What do you think...**__
 * __What do you think of 3D movies?__
 * __What do you think someone your age can do to help reduce the amount of pollution in our environment?__
 * __What do you think the world needs now?__
 * __What do you think your friends say to each other when you're not around?__
 * __What do you think about the amount of violence on T.V.?__
 * __What do you think about people polluting the environment?__
 * __What do you think about having set rules for people to follow?__
 * __What do you think about people who are inconsiderate of others?__
 * __What do you think should be done to keep people who are under the influence of alcohol off the road?__
 * __What do you think the world will be like when you are a grown up?__
 * __What do you think about ghosts?__
 * __What do you think of someone who has bad manners?__
 * __What do you think about people who take advantage of others?__
 * __What do you think about when you can't fall asleep?__
 * __What do you think courage means?__
 * __What do you think makes a good friend?__
 * __What do you think makes a happy family?__
 * __What pollutants do you think do the most damage and why?__
 * __What things do you think are beautiful?__

__**What...misc.**__
 * __What do you like most about yourself?__
 * __What do you like to do in your free time?__
 * __What kind of animal would you like to be and why?__
 * __What kind of trophy would you like to win?__
 * __What TV or movie star would you like to invite to your birthday party?__
 * __What does "Clothes make the person" mean to you?__
 * __What does "Have your cake and eat it too" mean to you?__
 * __What does "The early bird gets the worm" mean to you?__
 * __What do we mean when we say, "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence"?__
 * __What does "You can't take it with you" mean?__
 * __What do we mean when we say, "You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar"?__
 * __What do we mean when we say, "Hitch your wagon to a star"?__
 * __What does "still waters run deep" mean to you?__
 * __What does "There are two sides to every coin" mean to you?__
 * __What does Canada mean to you?__
 * __What are you afraid of? Why?__
 * __What are junk foods?__
 * __What are some nutritious foods that you like?__
 * __What are some rules you have to follow at home?__
 * __What are some examples of prejudice?__
 * __What is more important to you, appearance or personality?__
 * __What is most important to you in a friend--loyalty, generosity, honesty--why?__
 * __What is something that makes you melancholy?__
 * __What makes your best friend your best friend?__
 * __What makes you feel safe?__
 * __What makes you laugh?__
 * __What would you invent to make life better?__
 * __What would you do to entertain your family without spending any money?__
 * __What effects does watching violence have on people?__
 * __What effects do cigarette and alcohol advertising have on young people?__
 * __What kind of t.v. commercial would you like to make? Describe it.__
 * __What kind of pet would you most like to have--monkey, snake, goat--why?__
 * __What kind of program do you enjoy most on TV--detective shows, comedies, game shows--and why?__
 * __What advice would you give a new student?__
 * __What advice would you give to someone who stole something but now feels guilty?__
 * __What things are better than going to school? Why?__
 * __What talents do you have?__
 * __What three words would describe you right now?__
 * __What four things are most important in your life?__
 * __What colour makes you think of happiness?__
 * __What has been the most fun activity at school so far?__
 * __What quality do you like about yourself--creativity, personality, appearance--why?__
 * __What eccentric behaviour in a friend disturbs you the most?__
 * __What parts of nature do you like best?__
 * __What do you do for exercise?__

__**How...**__
 * __How do you feel when it's your birthday? Why?__
 * __How do you feel on the first day of winter? Why?__
 * __How would you feel if you were going to be on a show? Why?__
 * __How do you feel when you do something wrong?__
 * __How do you feel when you do something that is very good?__
 * __How do you feel when you play a trick on someone?__
 * __How would you feel if a new child moved into your neighbourhood?__
 * __How do you think the new child would feel?__
 * __How do you feel when you have had a fight with your best friend?__
 * __How do you think your friend felt?__
 * __How do you feel when you are in bed with the lights out?__
 * __How do you feel when you want something very badly and you cannot have it? Why is this so important to have?__
 * __How do you feel on a warm sunny day?__
 * __How do you feel when you stay with a babysitter?__
 * __How do you feel when you're leaving home on vacation?__
 * __How do you feel when you sleep at someone's house?__
 * __How do you feel during a thunderstorm?__
 * __How do you feel on the first day of school?__
 * __How do you feel when your parents are upset with you? Why do they become upset with you?__
 * __How do you feel on Thanksgiving? What are you thankful for?__
 * __How do feel on (any holiday)?__
 * __How do you feel when something scares you? What do you do when this happens?__
 * __How would you feel if someone told you that you were his or her best friend?__
 * __How do you feel about your appearance?__
 * __How would you change the world to make it better?__
 * __How do you think eating junk food affects you?__
 * __How do you have the most fun--alone, with a large group, with a few friends--and why?__
 * __Explain how to play your favorite game.__

__**I wish...**__
 * __I wish I had a million... Then I would...__
 * __I wish I had one... because__
 * __I wish I could be like.... This person is special because....__
 * __I wish to be a__ __ when I grow up. Then I will....
 * I wish there were a law that said..... This would be a good law because....
 * I wish I could forget the time I ..... because....
 * I wish trees could..... because....
 * I wish I could see...... because.....
 * I wish I could learn..... because.....
 * I wish I didn't have to eat...... I don't like this food because.....
 * I wish everyone would learn to ..... Then everyone would.....
 * I wish I never......
 * I wish I had one more chance to..... Then I would.....
 * I wish there was an electric......
 * I wish I had enough money to......
 * I wish everyone loved......
 * I wish all children would......
 * I wish everyone had.....
 * I wish I could touch......
 * I wish animals could...... If they could, then.....
 * I wish I looked like.... because......
 * I wish there were no more.....
 * I wish I didn't have to.....
 * I wish I could go to.....
 * I wish there really was..... If there really was, then.....
 * I wish I could hear......
 * I wish I could give......
 * If all my wishes came true, I would......


 * Describe...**
 * Describe a time when you felt vengeful.
 * Describe your favourite toy. Why do you like it best?
 * Describe the most ludicrous outfit you can think of.
 * Describe the best teacher you ever had.


 * When...**
 * When you are angry, how do you look?
 * When are you happiest?
 * When have you felt lonely?
 * When do you feel proud?
 * When was the last time you cried and why?
 * When a friend was in an embarrassing situation, what did you do?
 * When it might hurt their feelings, how do you feel about telling your friends the truth?
 * When might it be bad to be honest?
 * When someone picks on someone else, how do you feel? What do you do?
 * Once, when you were very frightened, what happened?
 * Once, when you were embarrassed, what happened?
 * Once, when your feelings were hurt, what happened?


 * Which...**
 * Which quality best describes your life--exciting, organised, dull--and why?
 * Which quality do you dislike most about yourself--laziness, selfishness, childishness--and why?
 * Which place would you most like to visit--Africa, China, Alaska--why?
 * Which holiday has the most meaning for you-Canada Day, Thanksgiving, Valentines Day--and why?
 * Which is least important to you--money, power, fame--and why?
 * Which is most important to you--being popular, accomplishing things, being organised--and why?


 * Who...**
 * Who do you talk to when you have a problem?
 * Who is your favourite Star Wars character (or other movie/book/t.v. show, etc.)?
 * Who or what has had a strong influence in your life?


 * Where...**
 * Where would you prefer to be right now--mountains, desert, beach--and why?


 * Why...**
 * Why is it important to be honest?
 * Why is important to have good manners?
 * Why do you think adults smoke/drink?
 * Why is exercise important to someone your age?
 * Why do you think some people encourage others to smoke/drink?
 * Why do you think the rules you must follow are good or bad?
 * Why would it be good to be honest?
 * Why have men and women usually only done certain types of work?
 * Why should or shouldn't a man stay home to care for the house and children while his wife goes to work?
 * Why do you think some people take advantage of others?
 * Why do you think prejudice exists in the world?
 * Why would we say that someone is "passing the buck"?
 * Why would a Prime Minister have a sign on his desk which read, "The buck stops here"?
 * Why do you think tact is an important quality?
 * Why is it not wise to squander your money?
 * Explain why we say, "dead as a door nail".


 * Misc...**
 * Do you think there is too much fighting on t.v. Why or why not?
 * Do you think it is necessary to have alcohol at a party in order to have a good time?
 * Does it bother you to be around someone who has bad manners?
 * Should there be a dress code in places such as school, restaurants, and places of business? Why or why not?
 * Should animals be used for medical research?
 * Should the Canadian Government financially support Olympic teams?
 * Should people be prohibited from smoking in certain places?
 * Families are important because...
 * Would you like to be famous? Why or why not? What would you like to be famous for?