In history, much of what we know came from personal diaries and journals of those who were there. Below are some writing prompts to encourage you to keep a journal of your own.
Below are some prompts guaranteed to motivate young journal writers!
"If I could give one piece of advice to any person in history, that advice would be..."
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- Describe a dream that you had recently. Provide as many details as possible.
- The best lesson my grandparent (or parent or any relative) ever taught me was...
- [on the day after the Grammy Awards are announced.] Do you think the right artists won? Why or why not?
- Tell five things you'd like to do on your next birthday.
- Imagine a friend of yours is considering whether to take steroids. What would you tell that friend to persuade him or her not to do that?
- In 20 years, I will be...
- Tell about an event in your life that has caused a change in you.
- I was most angry when...
- If you could design one room in a house to suit only your needs, what would it look like? (Challenge kids to be as fanciful as they like. For example, would someone have a desk made of chocolate?)
- Describe your perfect vacation.
- My worst mistake was...
- [for high-school students.] Do you believe in love at first sight?
- If you and your best friend could have a free limo for 24 hours, where would you go and what would you do?
- You have the freedom to travel to any city or country in the world. Where would you go and why?
- What would you do if you were president of the United States?
- You have an extra $100,000 to give away; you cannot spend it on yourself. What would you do with the money?
- The qualities that make a best friend are...
- If you were an insect, what kind would you be and why?
- Describe your room at home in detail. What are you proudest of and why?
- [using a current local controversy] Do you agree with the decision? Why? Would you change if anything? What?
What is your favorite journal prompt?