Daily writing prompts for high school
High School students are usually just getting started in their writing. They need help but only sometimes want a creative prompt. Sometimes you want to write about real things in the world. High school students are also usually more excited when a topic relates to them or their emotions. The writing prompts below are designed for high school students. They are a range of creative to the real world to connecting with emotions designed to keep high school students interested. Check back each day for a new prompt.
Teachers sometimes have issues with coming up with new writing prompts during busy times; please feel free to use these in your classroom. I have used some of these with my classes and tried to pick ones that generated good responses.
There are three reasons I give daily writing prompts in my classroom.
- It’s great for bell work
- It gets students ready to learn
- It generates discussions
We have many other lists of writing prompts to pick from. If you have a comment, please leave it below.
02/01/23
Tell a story about a time when you were a peacemaker between at least two other people.
02/02/23
Tell me about a difficult day in your life.
02/03/23
Write a story about this picture.
02/04/23
Should the driving age be 21?
02/05/23
Should schools be allowed to put out dampening fields that make cell phones not work during school hours?
02/06/23
Describe what would be an excellent day for you right now.
02/07/23
Can you address an issue or conflict you have with someone from their perspective?
02/08/23
Talk about the closest friend you have ever had.
02/09/23
Do you believe that AI can take over the world?
02/10/23
Talk about something that you were always afraid of when you were a kid.
02/11/23
If you could rule the world, would you?
02/12/23
How do you deal with someone who makes you angry.
02/13/23
Is getting revenge ok?
02/14/23
Do you think people’s rights should be taken away if it would save lives?
02/15/23
Do you believe in ghosts?
02/16/23
How do you help a friend who is crying?
02/17/23
Have you ever lied about something and then later wished you didn’t?
02/18/23
Do you treat people the way that you want to be treated?
02/19/23
If you could be famous for anything, what would it be?
02/20/23
Do you think everyone should have the same rights?
02/21/23
If you were to travel back in time and tell your younger self something that you have learned, what would it be?
02/22/23
If you see someone being picked on should you just mind your own business?
02/23/23
At what age do you think people should be considered an adult and free to make their own choices, 16, 18, 21,30?
02/24/23
Tell me something you are afraid of and why?
02/25/23
What is your favorite day of the week and why?
02/26/23
Has anyone ever wrong you so badly you don’t feel like you can let it go?
02/27/23
What brings you the most joy in yoru life?
02/28/23
What is something standing in your way of being successful?
03/01/23
Is it ok to complain about something?
03/02/23
Is it ok to make an excuse for something that was out of your control?
03/03/23
How do you feel about animals being part of a family?
03/04/23
Are their any moments in your life you wish you could relive?
03/05/23
What is something that is a longshot, but you really hope happens in the future?
03/06/23
If you won 10 million dollars who would you help with the money?
03/07/23
If you could go on vacation anywhere you want for a month, where would it be?
03/08/23
Do you want to trave outside the USA, why or why not?
03/09/23
Have you ever felt alone when you were with other people?
03/10/23
What is something that scares you when you think about it?
03/11/23
What is something you always wanted as a gift but never got?
03/12/23
How old do you have to be to be a grown up?
03/13/23
Can you name the most important person in your life?
03/14/23
What does it mean to have a best friend?
03/15/23
Tell me about your pets past or present.
03/16/23
What is your favorite book and why?
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