Writing Topics
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Writing Topics
Do you want to inspire your students to write great narratives, essays, and reports? Check out these grade-specific writing topics organized by mode [explanatory, creative, and so on]. Or search for writing topics that relate to a theme, such as life or animals or family.
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- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Level: Grade 1
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Explanatory Writing
- A day in the rainforest
- After-school games
- An important person I know about
- At the library
- Foods I don't like
- Friendly places
- Games I play with friends
- Games we play at recess
- Good things in my neighborhood
- How plants grow
- How to make my favorite dessert
- How to make new friends
- I like spring because . . .
- I like to make . . .
- I'd like to see . . .
- Insects, insects everywhere
- Learning to ride a bike
- My favorite food
- My favorite pet
- My favorite season
- My mom's/dad's hobby
- My new friend
- My shopping list
- Our clubhouse
- The biggest bubble-gum bubble
- The funniest zoo animal
- This person makes me laugh
- What I know about . . .
- What I know about an animal
- What I know about dinosaurs
- What I know about stars
- What I know about the ocean
- What I like about math
- What makes me laugh?
- What will I share?
- Who I will be in the future
- Who's at the zoo?
- Why I like to read
- Why I love to sing
- Words I think are funny
Persuasive Writing
- Don't litter!
- Things that would make my neighborhood better
Narrative Writing
- A day at the beach
- A special birthday
- Buying something with my own money
- Cooking dinner with Mom/Dad
- Eating lunch with my friends
- Going grocery shopping
- Going to the circus
- I rode on a . . .
- I'm happy when . . .
- Insects, insects everywhere
- Learning to ride a bike
- Losing my teeth
- My adventure
- My trip to . . .
- Noisy times and quiet times
- Our clubhouse
- Picnic fun
- Playing a game with Grandma/Grandpa
- Playing with pets
- Something funny that happened to me
- The biggest thing I ever saw
- The funniest zoo animal
- The last time I cried
- The parade
- This person makes me laugh
- When _ was born
Response to Literature
- A book I just read
- Some of my favorite books
Creative Writing
- A story about a holiday
- A trip on a rocket ship
- Dear George Washington
- Seeing the world through the eyes of . . .
- Sometimes I wish . . .
- What if I met a . . .
- What if I were 10 years old?
- What if I were someone else?
- What if toys could talk?
- What's under my bed?
Research Writing
- I wonder why . . .
- Something I don't understand
- The biggest bubble-gum bubble
Level: Grade 2
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Explanatory Writing
- A bicycle I'd like to have
- A day in the desert
- A day in the rainforest
- A great place to go
- A great treehouse
- A place I like to visit
- A sport I'm good at
- A trip on a monorail
- Activities for indoor fun
- Activities for outdoor fun
- After-school games
- Amazing facts I know
- An amazing animal
- An important person I know about
- At the library
- Dancing to the music
- Foods I don't like
- Friendly places
- Games I play with friends
- Games we play at recess
- Good things in my neighborhood
- Having fun at school
- Helping out around the house
- How plants grow
- How to make my favorite dessert
- How to make new friends
- I like spring because . . .
- I like to make . . .
- I'd like to see . . .
- Insects, insects everywhere
- Learning to ride a bike
- Magic tricks I can do
- Making my favorite food
- My favorite baby-sitter
- My favorite board game
- My favorite food
- My favorite pet
- My favorite season
- My favorite teacher
- My homework place
- My mom's/dad's hobby
- My new friend
- My shopping list
- Our classroom pet
- Our clubhouse
- Some things I like about the museum
- The best house pets
- The biggest bubble-gum bubble
- The funniest zoo animal
- The weirdest house pets
- Things that are hard to believe
- Things to do in the snow
- This person makes me laugh
- Unusual fruits and vegetables
- Water balloons!
- What I know about . . .
- What I know about an animal
- What I know about dinosaurs
- What I know about stars
- What I know about the ocean
- What I like about math
- What I like about where I live
- What makes me laugh?
- What makes me special
- What will I share?
- Who I will be in the future
- Who is beautiful?
- Who's at the zoo?
- Why I like to read
- Why I love to sing
- Words I think are funny
Persuasive Writing
- Don't litter!
- Let's help the environment by . . .
- My favorite teacher
- Things I'd like to change
- Things that would make my neighborhood better
Narrative Writing
- A cozy spot at home
- A day at the beach
- A day in the desert
- A funny time in my family
- A great day with a friend
- A great place to go
- A great treehouse
- A helpful person I have met
- A person who means the world to me
- A special birthday
- A trip on a monorail
- A walk in the woods
- Buying something with my own money
- Cooking dinner with Mom/Dad
- Dancing to the music
- Eating lunch with my friends
- Funny things my pet has done
- Going grocery shopping
- Going to the circus
- Having fun at school
- Helping out around the house
- I rode on a . . .
- I'm happy when . . .
- Insects, insects everywhere
- Learning to ride a bike
- Losing my teeth
- My adventure
- My best birthday
- My dream
- My favorite family story
- My homework place
- My trip to . . .
- Noisy times and quiet times
- Our clubhouse
- Picnic fun
- Playing a game with Grandma/Grandpa
- Playing with pets
- Putting on a play
- Something funny that happened to me
- Swimming at the pool or lake
- The best house pets
- The biggest thing I ever saw
- The funniest zoo animal
- The last time I cried
- The parade
- Things to do in the snow
- This person makes me laugh
- Water balloons!
- When everything goes wrong
- When _ was born
Response to Literature
- A book I just read
- Book characters I'd like to meet
- Some of my favorite books
Creative Writing
- A cozy spot at home
- A dark hallway
- A story about a holiday
- A trip on a rocket ship
- A walk in the woods
- Dear George Washington
- Donuts for dinner
- Funny things my pet has done
- Making my favorite food
- My dream
- Seeing the world through the eyes of . . .
- Something I wish would happen
- Sometimes I wish . . .
- What if I met a . . .
- What if I were 10 years old?
- What if I were someone else?
- What if there were no electricity
- What if toys could talk?
- What's under my bed?
Research Writing
- All about an amazing animal
- An amazing animal
- I wonder why . . .
- Something I don't understand
- The biggest bubble-gum bubble
Business Writing
- My favorite teacher
Level: Grade 3
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Explanatory Writing
- A bicycle I'd like to have
- A day in the desert
- A day in the rainforest
- A great place to go
- A great treehouse
- A place I like to visit
- A sport I'm good at
- A trip on a monorail
- Activities for indoor fun
- Activities for outdoor fun
- After-school games
- Amazing facts I know
- An amazing animal
- An important person I know about
- At the library
- Dancing to the music
- Foods I don't like
- Friendly places
- Games I play with friends
- Games we play at recess
- Good things in my neighborhood
- Having fun at school
- Helping out around the house
- How plants grow
- How to make my favorite dessert
- How to make new friends
- I like spring because . . .
- I like to make . . .
- I'd like to see . . .
- Insects, insects everywhere
- Learning to ride a bike
- Magic tricks I can do
- Making my favorite food
- My favorite baby-sitter
- My favorite board game
- My favorite food
- My favorite pet
- My favorite season
- My favorite teacher
- My homework place
- My mom's/dad's hobby
- My new friend
- My shopping list
- Our classroom pet
- Our clubhouse
- Some things I like about the museum
- The best house pets
- The biggest bubble-gum bubble
- The funniest zoo animal
- The weirdest house pets
- Things that are hard to believe
- Things to do in the snow
- This person makes me laugh
- Unusual fruits and vegetables
- Water balloons!
- What I know about . . .
- What I know about an animal
- What I know about dinosaurs
- What I know about stars
- What I know about the ocean
- What I like about math
- What I like about where I live
- What makes me laugh?
- What makes me special
- What will I share?
- Who I will be in the future
- Who is beautiful?
- Who's at the zoo?
- Why I like to read
- Why I love to sing
- Words I think are funny
Persuasive Writing
- Don't litter!
- Let's help the environment by . . .
- My favorite teacher
- Things I'd like to change
- Things that would make my neighborhood better
Narrative Writing
- A cozy spot at home
- A day at the beach
- A day in the desert
- A funny time in my family
- A great day with a friend
- A great place to go
- A great treehouse
- A helpful person I have met
- A person who means the world to me
- A special birthday
- A trip on a monorail
- A walk in the woods
- Buying something with my own money
- Cooking dinner with Mom/Dad
- Dancing to the music
- Eating lunch with my friends
- Funny things my pet has done
- Going grocery shopping
- Going to the circus
- Having fun at school
- Helping out around the house
- I rode on a . . .
- I'm happy when . . .
- Insects, insects everywhere
- Learning to ride a bike
- Losing my teeth
- My adventure
- My best birthday
- My dream
- My favorite family story
- My homework place
- My trip to . . .
- Noisy times and quiet times
- Our clubhouse
- Picnic fun
- Playing a game with Grandma/Grandpa
- Playing with pets
- Putting on a play
- Something funny that happened to me
- Swimming at the pool or lake
- The best house pets
- The biggest thing I ever saw
- The funniest zoo animal
- The last time I cried
- The parade
- Things to do in the snow
- This person makes me laugh
- Water balloons!
- When everything goes wrong
- When _ was born
Response to Literature
- A book I just read
- Book characters I'd like to meet
- Some of my favorite books
Creative Writing
- A cozy spot at home
- A dark hallway
- A story about a holiday
- A trip on a rocket ship
- A walk in the woods
- Dear George Washington
- Donuts for dinner
- Funny things my pet has done
- Making my favorite food
- My dream
- Seeing the world through the eyes of . . .
- Something I wish would happen
- Sometimes I wish . . .
- What if I met a . . .
- What if I were 10 years old?
- What if I were someone else?
- What if there were no electricity
- What if toys could talk?
- What's under my bed?
Research Writing
- All about an amazing animal
- An amazing animal
- I wonder why . . .
- Something I don't understand
- The biggest bubble-gum bubble
Business Writing
- My favorite teacher
Level: Grade 4
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Explanatory Writing
- A bicycle I'd like to have
- A cartoon character that I like
- A day in the desert
- A great place to go
- A great treehouse
- A place I like to visit
- A song that means a lot to me
- A special photograph
- A special, secret place
- A sport I'm good at
- A trip in a submarine
- A trip on a monorail
- Activities for indoor fun
- Activities for outdoor fun
- Amazing facts I know
- An amazing animal
- An important time in history
- Building a fort
- Creatures that live in the ocean
- Creepy, crawly things
- Dancing to the music
- Dirt bikes and skateboards
- Do I want to be famous?
- Doing homework
- Going to the dentist
- Gone fishing!
- Having fun at school
- Helping out around the house
- How to stop hiccups
- How we divide the chores at our house
- I don't understand why . . .
- I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
- If I started my own business, I'd . . .
- Instructions for a pet sitter of my pet
- Let's help the animals by . . .
- Looking at the globe
- Magic tricks I can do
- Making my favorite food
- My favorite baby-sitter
- My favorite board game
- My favorite clothes
- My favorite form of exercise
- My favorite teacher
- My homework place
- Our classroom pet
- Pizza is . . .
- Some things I like about the museum
- Staying at a friend's house
- The best house pets
- The first day of school is the worst/best because . . .
- The rules we follow
- The weirdest house pets
- Things I see when I take a walk
- Things that are hard to believe
- Things to do in the snow
- Unusual fruits and vegetables
- Water balloons!
- What I like about where I live
- What I use a computer for
- What if I were the teacher?
- What is important to me?
- What it's like to use a wheelchair
- What makes me special
- What my dreams feel like
- When I see nature, I . . .
- Who is beautiful?
- Why I like/dislike playing team sports
- Why my mom and dad are the greatest
Persuasive Writing
- A cartoon character that I like
- A song that means a lot to me
- Let's help the animals by . . .
- Let's help the environment by . . .
- My favorite clothes
- My favorite form of exercise
- My favorite teacher
- My favorite teacher
- My school really needs . . .
- The first day of school is the worst/best because . . .
- Things I'd like to change
- What is important to me?
- Why I like/dislike playing team sports
- Why my mom and dad are the greatest
Narrative Writing
- A cozy spot at home
- A day in the desert
- A day in the life of my pet
- A funny time in my family
- A great day with a friend
- A great place to go
- A great treehouse
- A helpful person I have met
- A person who means the world to me
- A special photograph
- A special, secret place
- A trip on a monorail
- A visit to a friend's school
- A walk in the woods
- An excellent birthday party
- An important time in history
- Building a fort
- Dancing to the music
- Discovering a new friend
- Funny things my pet has done
- Getting my first pair of glasses
- Going to the dentist
- Gone fishing!
- Grandma's attic
- Having fun at school
- Helping out around the house
- I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
- I'll never eat another . . .
- If I started my own business, I'd . . .
- My best birthday
- My best day
- My dream
- My favorite family story
- My first school memories
- My homework place
- My most embarrassing moment
- Putting on a play
- Rings on her fingers
- Staying at a friend's house
- Swimming at the pool or lake
- Talk about being scared!
- The best house pets
- Things to do in the snow
- Water balloons!
- What my dreams feel like
- When everything goes wrong
- When I did something amazing
- When I see nature, I . . .
- When I was upside down
- When the big storm hit
Response to Literature
- Book characters I'd like to meet
- If I wrote like the author of . . .
Creative Writing
- A cozy spot at home
- A dark hallway
- A day in the life of my pet
- A really spooky story
- A trip in a submarine
- A walk in the woods
- An excellent birthday party
- An important time in history
- Building a fort
- Discovering a new friend
- Donuts for dinner
- Funny things my pet has done
- Going to the dentist
- Gone fishing!
- Grandma's attic
- I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
- I'll never eat another . . .
- Making my favorite food
- My dream
- Rings on her fingers
- Something I wish would happen
- Staying at a friend's house
- Summer games
- Talk about being scared!
- What if there were no electricity
- What if we suddenly had to move?
- What my dreams feel like
- When I see nature, I . . .
- When I was upside down
- When the big storm hit
Research Writing
- A trip in a submarine
- All about an amazing animal
- An amazing animal
- Creatures that live in the ocean
- Creepy, crawly things
- Dirt bikes and skateboards
- How to stop hiccups
- I don't understand why . . .
- Looking at the globe
- Summer games
- What it's like to use a wheelchair
Business Writing
- My favorite teacher
Level: Grade 5
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Explanatory Writing
- A cartoon character that I like
- A song that means a lot to me
- A special photograph
- A special, secret place
- A trip in a submarine
- An important time in history
- Building a fort
- Creatures that live in the ocean
- Creepy, crawly things
- Dirt bikes and skateboards
- Do I want to be famous?
- Doing homework
- Going to the dentist
- Gone fishing!
- How to stop hiccups
- How we divide the chores at our house
- I don't understand why . . .
- I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
- If I started my own business, I'd . . .
- Instructions for a pet sitter of my pet
- Let's help the animals by . . .
- Looking at the globe
- My favorite clothes
- My favorite form of exercise
- Pizza is . . .
- Staying at a friend's house
- The first day of school is the worst/best because . . .
- The rules we follow
- Things I see when I take a walk
- What I use a computer for
- What if I were the teacher?
- What is important to me?
- What it's like to use a wheelchair
- What my dreams feel like
- When I see nature, I . . .
- Why I like/dislike playing team sports
- Why my mom and dad are the greatest
Persuasive Writing
- A cartoon character that I like
- A song that means a lot to me
- Let's help the animals by . . .
- My favorite clothes
- My favorite form of exercise
- My favorite teacher
- My school really needs . . .
- The first day of school is the worst/best because . . .
- What is important to me?
- Why I like/dislike playing team sports
- Why my mom and dad are the greatest
Narrative Writing
- A day in the life of my pet
- A special photograph
- A special, secret place
- A visit to a friend's school
- An excellent birthday party
- An important time in history
- Building a fort
- Discovering a new friend
- Getting my first pair of glasses
- Going to the dentist
- Gone fishing!
- Grandma's attic
- I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
- I'll never eat another . . .
- If I started my own business, I'd . . .
- My best day
- My first school memories
- My most embarrassing moment
- Rings on her fingers
- Staying at a friend's house
- Talk about being scared!
- What my dreams feel like
- When I did something amazing
- When I see nature, I . . .
- When I was upside down
- When the big storm hit
Response to Literature
- If I wrote like the author of . . .
Creative Writing
- A day in the life of my pet
- A really spooky story
- A trip in a submarine
- An excellent birthday party
- An important time in history
- Building a fort
- Discovering a new friend
- Going to the dentist
- Gone fishing!
- Grandma's attic
- I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
- I'll never eat another . . .
- Rings on her fingers
- Staying at a friend's house
- Summer games
- Talk about being scared!
- What if we suddenly had to move?
- What my dreams feel like
- When I see nature, I . . .
- When I was upside down
- When the big storm hit
Research Writing
- A trip in a submarine
- Creatures that live in the ocean
- Creepy, crawly things
- Dirt bikes and skateboards
- How to stop hiccups
- I don't understand why . . .
- Looking at the globe
- Summer games
- What it's like to use a wheelchair
Level: Grade 6
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Explanatory Writing
- A game that meant a lot to my childhood
- A school field trip
- A toy I've held onto all these years
- A trip to a space station
- A typical lunch hour
- Can farmers grow enough food for everyone?
- Here's what a new student needs to know
- How I can change the way I look
- How I picture myself four years from now
- How I would define the word . . .
- I would have liked to have lived during this time.
- I'm principal for the day. Here is my schedule.
- I've done something that no one else has done
- If I could be someone else, I would be . . .
- My bedroom from top to bottom
- My chores
- My favorite place
- My idea of a fun weekend
- My life as a . . .
- My participation in an activity outside of school
- One thing I want to do by the time I leave 8th grade
- Overcoming health problems
- The wildest hairstyle I have ever seen
- What a family member taught me
- What a house of the future might look like
- What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else
Persuasive Writing
- A big hazard on the road
- A big problem in education is . . .
- A cool store
- A dedicated teacher or coach
- Dear Senator
- Discover nature
- Finally, a good assembly
- How could TV be better?
- Let's save _ in our schools
- My best class ever
- My favorite neighbor
- My favorite singer[s]
- Rights that kids in my grade should have
- The worst food I ever ate
- This really bugs me
- What's good about hard work?
- Why I deserve a larger allowance
- Why parents should be honest with their kids
- Why school fund-raisers are important
- Why weekends need to be longer
Narrative Writing
- A cool store
- A game that meant a lot to my childhood
- A memorable bus ride
- A narrow escape from trouble
- A school field trip
- A time that was just not fair
- A toy I've held onto all these years
- A typical lunch hour
- A visit to a relative's house
- I've done something that no one else has done
- If I lived back in history
- If only I would have listened!
- My best class ever
- My first concert
- My first friend
- My idea of a fun weekend
- My life as a . . .
- My participation in an activity outside of school
- Overcoming health problems
- Summer in a cabin by a lake
- The most fun I've had recently
- The worst food I ever ate
- We couldn't stop laughing!
- We got caught!
- What a family member taught me
- What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else
- When I was lost
Response to Literature
- A great book made into a great movie
- My favorite character from a book
- What if a book came to life?
- What this story means to me
Creative Writing
- A narrow escape from trouble
- A time that was just not fair
- A trip to a space station
- How _ came to be.
- If I lived back in history
- If only I would have listened!
- Life among the cloud people
- Long ago and far away
- Meeting myself in the future
- My favorite place
- My life as a . . .
- Overcoming health problems
- Traveling west in a wagon train
- We couldn't stop laughing!
- We got caught!
- What if a book came to life?
- When the dinosaurs returned
Research Writing
- A job I'd really like to have
- A trip to a space station
- All about an amazing place
- Can farmers grow enough food for everyone?
- Discover nature
- I would have liked to have lived during this time.
- Long ago and far away
- The most fascinating things I learned
- The tallest, the deepest, the longest, the biggest
- Traveling west in a wagon train
- What a house of the future might look like
- When I conducted an experiment
- When science took a big leap forward
Business Writing
- A job I'd really like to have
- Dear Senator
Personal Writing
- The book that got me hooked on reading
- What a family member taught me
Level: Grade 7
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Explanatory Writing
- A game that meant a lot to my childhood
- A school field trip
- A toy I've held onto all these years
- A trip to a space station
- A typical lunch hour
- Can farmers grow enough food for everyone?
- Here's what a new student needs to know
- How I can change the way I look
- How I picture myself four years from now
- How I would define the word . . .
- I would have liked to have lived during this time.
- I'm principal for the day. Here is my schedule.
- I've done something that no one else has done
- If I could be someone else, I would be . . .
- My bedroom from top to bottom
- My chores
- My favorite place
- My idea of a fun weekend
- My life as a . . .
- My participation in an activity outside of school
- One thing I want to do by the time I leave 8th grade
- Overcoming health problems
- The wildest hairstyle I have ever seen
- What a family member taught me
- What a house of the future might look like
- What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else
Persuasive Writing
- A big hazard on the road
- A big problem in education is . . .
- A cool store
- A dedicated teacher or coach
- Dear Senator
- Discover nature
- Finally, a good assembly
- How could TV be better?
- Let's save _ in our schools
- My best class ever
- My favorite neighbor
- My favorite singer[s]
- Rights that kids in my grade should have
- The worst food I ever ate
- This really bugs me
- What's good about hard work?
- Why I deserve a larger allowance
- Why parents should be honest with their kids
- Why school fund-raisers are important
- Why weekends need to be longer
Narrative Writing
- A cool store
- A game that meant a lot to my childhood
- A memorable bus ride
- A narrow escape from trouble
- A school field trip
- A time that was just not fair
- A toy I've held onto all these years
- A typical lunch hour
- A visit to a relative's house
- I've done something that no one else has done
- If I lived back in history
- If only I would have listened!
- My best class ever
- My first concert
- My first friend
- My idea of a fun weekend
- My life as a . . .
- My participation in an activity outside of school
- Overcoming health problems
- Summer in a cabin by a lake
- The most fun I've had recently
- The worst food I ever ate
- We couldn't stop laughing!
- We got caught!
- What a family member taught me
- What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else
- When I was lost
Response to Literature
- A great book made into a great movie
- My favorite character from a book
- What if a book came to life?
- What this story means to me
Creative Writing
- A narrow escape from trouble
- A time that was just not fair
- A trip to a space station
- How _ came to be.
- If I lived back in history
- If only I would have listened!
- Life among the cloud people
- Long ago and far away
- Meeting myself in the future
- My favorite place
- My life as a . . .
- Overcoming health problems
- Traveling west in a wagon train
- We couldn't stop laughing!
- We got caught!
- What if a book came to life?
- When the dinosaurs returned
Research Writing
- A job I'd really like to have
- A trip to a space station
- All about an amazing place
- Can farmers grow enough food for everyone?
- Discover nature
- I would have liked to have lived during this time.
- Long ago and far away
- The most fascinating things I learned
- The tallest, the deepest, the longest, the biggest
- Traveling west in a wagon train
- What a house of the future might look like
- When I conducted an experiment
- When science took a big leap forward
Business Writing
- A job I'd really like to have
- Dear Senator
Personal Writing
- The book that got me hooked on reading
- What a family member taught me
Level: Grade 8
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Explanatory Writing
- A game that meant a lot to my childhood
- A school field trip
- A toy I've held onto all these years
- A trip to a space station
- A typical lunch hour
- Can farmers grow enough food for everyone?
- Here's what a new student needs to know
- How I can change the way I look
- How I picture myself four years from now
- How I would define the word . . .
- I would have liked to have lived during this time.
- I'm principal for the day. Here is my schedule.
- I've done something that no one else has done
- If I could be someone else, I would be . . .
- My bedroom from top to bottom
- My chores
- My favorite place
- My idea of a fun weekend
- My life as a . . .
- My participation in an activity outside of school
- One thing I want to do by the time I leave 8th grade
- Overcoming health problems
- The wildest hairstyle I have ever seen
- What a family member taught me
- What a house of the future might look like
- What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else
Persuasive Writing
- A big hazard on the road
- A big problem in education is . . .
- A cool store
- A dedicated teacher or coach
- Dear Senator
- Discover nature
- Finally, a good assembly
- How could TV be better?
- Let's save _ in our schools
- My best class ever
- My favorite neighbor
- My favorite singer[s]
- Rights that kids in my grade should have
- The worst food I ever ate
- This really bugs me
- What's good about hard work?
- Why I deserve a larger allowance
- Why parents should be honest with their kids
- Why school fund-raisers are important
- Why weekends need to be longer
Narrative Writing
- A cool store
- A game that meant a lot to my childhood
- A memorable bus ride
- A narrow escape from trouble
- A school field trip
- A time that was just not fair
- A toy I've held onto all these years
- A typical lunch hour
- A visit to a relative's house
- I've done something that no one else has done
- If I lived back in history
- If only I would have listened!
- My best class ever
- My first concert
- My first friend
- My idea of a fun weekend
- My life as a . . .
- My participation in an activity outside of school
- Overcoming health problems
- Summer in a cabin by a lake
- The most fun I've had recently
- The worst food I ever ate
- We couldn't stop laughing!
- We got caught!
- What a family member taught me
- What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else
- When I was lost
Response to Literature
- A great book made into a great movie
- My favorite character from a book
- What if a book came to life?
- What this story means to me
Creative Writing
- A narrow escape from trouble
- A time that was just not fair
- A trip to a space station
- How _ came to be.
- If I lived back in history
- If only I would have listened!
- Life among the cloud people
- Long ago and far away
- Meeting myself in the future
- My favorite place
- My life as a . . .
- Overcoming health problems
- Traveling west in a wagon train
- We couldn't stop laughing!
- We got caught!
- What if a book came to life?
- When the dinosaurs returned
Research Writing
- A job I'd really like to have
- A trip to a space station
- All about an amazing place
- Can farmers grow enough food for everyone?
- Discover nature
- I would have liked to have lived during this time.
- Long ago and far away
- The most fascinating things I learned
- The tallest, the deepest, the longest, the biggest
- Traveling west in a wagon train
- What a house of the future might look like
- When I conducted an experiment
- When science took a big leap forward
Business Writing
- A job I'd really like to have
- Dear Senator
Personal Writing
- The book that got me hooked on reading
- What a family member taught me
Level: Grade 9
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Explanatory Writing
- A day I will always remember
- A friend who moved away
- A great scientific breakthrough
- A person who changed history
- A personal habit I'd like to change
- A project I am working on
- A typical evening at home
- A visit with the doctor or dentist
- An invention that transformed the world
- Causes of a huge change in the world
- Coping with brothers and sisters
- Hanging out
- How a vehicle works
- How do people cope with constant pain?
- How I express myself artistically
- How it would feel to walk in space
- I admit it: I enjoy professional wrestling.
- I take some things too seriously
- If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
- Is pollution a necessary evil?
- Is this love?
- Morning madness
- My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
- My dream car
- My first crush
- My first encounter with a bully
- My muscles were so sore after . . .
- My Web site
- Overcoming health problems
- Self-esteem
- Something this school really needs is . . .
- Sometimes, adults seem . . .
- The environment: problem and solution
- The hardest thing I have ever done
- The idea hit me like a tornado.
- The next wave of social media
- The toys I'll never give up
- Tools I will need in my intended profession
- We all make mistakes
- What animals can teach people
- What different colors mean to me
- What do Americans do well?
- What do I do to break routine?
- What do I worry about?
- What if school sports were dropped?
- What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
- What it's like where I work
- Who knows me best?
- Why are crime dramas so popular?
- Why are some people so cruel?
Persuasive Writing
- "Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal."
- A change that would improve school life
- Foods I love, foods I hate
- Greed
- I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
- Is pollution a necessary evil?
- It's a rule, so it's right . . . right?
- Let's hear it for my favorite senior citizen
- Let's push alternate forms of energy
- Morning madness
- Overcoming health problems
- Putting my foot in my mouth
- Something this school really needs is . . .
- The government should . . .
- What if school sports were dropped?
- What most drives me crazy is . . .
- Why appearance is not so important
- Why are some people so cruel?
- Why I deserve the job
- _ is like a boomerang
Narrative Writing
- A day I will always remember
- A friend who moved away
- A funny thing happened when . . .
- A meaningful gift I've given or received
- A personal habit I'd like to change
- A time when I got in trouble
- A typical evening at home
- A visit with the doctor or dentist
- An unforgettable dream
- Coping with brothers and sisters
- Hanging out
- How I express myself artistically
- I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
- I take some things too seriously
- Is this love?
- Looking at pictures of family and friends
- Morning madness
- My brother or sister made me so mad
- My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
- My first crush
- My first encounter with a bully
- My muscles were so sore after . . .
- My worst vacation
- Overcoming health problems
- Sometimes, adults seem . . .
- The hardest thing I have ever done
- The idea hit me like a tornado.
- The toys I'll never give up
- We all make mistakes
- What do I do to break routine?
- What do I worry about?
- What I regret most
- What it's like where I work
- When I did something amazing
- When I faced my fears
- When I learned something difficult
- When I traveled to . . .
- Who knows me best?
- Why are some people so cruel?
Response to Literature
- A remarkable artist
- An all-new album from an important artist
- An amazing work of art
- Meet the characters of . . .
- The music that moves me most
- The theme of my favorite story is . . .
Creative Writing
- A funny thing happened when . . .
- Alone on a desert island
- An unforgettable dream
- Greed
- If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
- Is this love?
- My dream car
- My first crush
- Sometimes, adults seem . . .
- The idea hit me like a tornado.
- What different colors mean to me
- What I regret most
- _ is like a boomerang
Research Writing
- A great scientific breakthrough
- A person who changed history
- A remarkable artist
- An invention that transformed the world
- Causes of a huge change in the world
- How a vehicle works
- How do people cope with constant pain?
- How it would feel to walk in space
- My dream car
- My Web site
- Overcoming health problems
- Self-esteem
- The environment: problem and solution
- The government should . . .
- The next wave of social media
- Tools I will need in my intended profession
- What animals can teach people
- What do Americans do well?
- What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
- When I traveled to . . .
- Why are crime dramas so popular?
Business Writing
- A change that would improve school life
- A project I am working on
- Why I deserve the job
Personal Writing
- An unforgettable dream
Level: Grade 10
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Explanatory Writing
- A day I will always remember
- A friend who moved away
- A great scientific breakthrough
- A person who changed history
- A personal habit I'd like to change
- A project I am working on
- A typical evening at home
- A visit with the doctor or dentist
- An invention that transformed the world
- Causes of a huge change in the world
- Coping with brothers and sisters
- Hanging out
- How a vehicle works
- How do people cope with constant pain?
- How I express myself artistically
- How it would feel to walk in space
- I admit it: I enjoy professional wrestling.
- I take some things too seriously
- If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
- Is pollution a necessary evil?
- Is this love?
- Morning madness
- My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
- My dream car
- My first crush
- My first encounter with a bully
- My muscles were so sore after . . .
- My Web site
- Overcoming health problems
- Self-esteem
- Something this school really needs is . . .
- Sometimes, adults seem . . .
- The environment: problem and solution
- The hardest thing I have ever done
- The idea hit me like a tornado.
- The next wave of social media
- The toys I'll never give up
- Tools I will need in my intended profession
- We all make mistakes
- What animals can teach people
- What different colors mean to me
- What do Americans do well?
- What do I do to break routine?
- What do I worry about?
- What if school sports were dropped?
- What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
- What it's like where I work
- Who knows me best?
- Why are crime dramas so popular?
- Why are some people so cruel?
Persuasive Writing
- "Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal."
- A change that would improve school life
- Foods I love, foods I hate
- Greed
- I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
- Is pollution a necessary evil?
- It's a rule, so it's right . . . right?
- Let's hear it for my favorite senior citizen
- Let's push alternate forms of energy
- Morning madness
- Overcoming health problems
- Putting my foot in my mouth
- Something this school really needs is . . .
- The government should . . .
- What if school sports were dropped?
- What most drives me crazy is . . .
- Why appearance is not so important
- Why are some people so cruel?
- Why I deserve the job
- _ is like a boomerang
Narrative Writing
- A day I will always remember
- A friend who moved away
- A funny thing happened when . . .
- A meaningful gift I've given or received
- A personal habit I'd like to change
- A time when I got in trouble
- A typical evening at home
- A visit with the doctor or dentist
- An unforgettable dream
- Coping with brothers and sisters
- Hanging out
- How I express myself artistically
- I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
- I take some things too seriously
- Is this love?
- Looking at pictures of family and friends
- Morning madness
- My brother or sister made me so mad
- My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
- My first crush
- My first encounter with a bully
- My muscles were so sore after . . .
- My worst vacation
- Overcoming health problems
- Sometimes, adults seem . . .
- The hardest thing I have ever done
- The idea hit me like a tornado.
- The toys I'll never give up
- We all make mistakes
- What do I do to break routine?
- What do I worry about?
- What I regret most
- What it's like where I work
- When I did something amazing
- When I faced my fears
- When I learned something difficult
- When I traveled to . . .
- Who knows me best?
- Why are some people so cruel?
Response to Literature
- A remarkable artist
- An all-new album from an important artist
- An amazing work of art
- Meet the characters of . . .
- The music that moves me most
- The theme of my favorite story is . . .
Creative Writing
- A funny thing happened when . . .
- Alone on a desert island
- An unforgettable dream
- Greed
- If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
- Is this love?
- My dream car
- My first crush
- Sometimes, adults seem . . .
- The idea hit me like a tornado.
- What different colors mean to me
- What I regret most
- _ is like a boomerang
Research Writing
- A great scientific breakthrough
- A person who changed history
- A remarkable artist
- An invention that transformed the world
- Causes of a huge change in the world
- How a vehicle works
- How do people cope with constant pain?
- How it would feel to walk in space
- My dream car
- My Web site
- Overcoming health problems
- Self-esteem
- The environment: problem and solution
- The government should . . .
- The next wave of social media
- Tools I will need in my intended profession
- What animals can teach people
- What do Americans do well?
- What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
- When I traveled to . . .
- Why are crime dramas so popular?
Business Writing
- A change that would improve school life
- A project I am working on
- Why I deserve the job
Personal Writing
- An unforgettable dream
Level: Grade 11
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Explanatory Writing
- A day I will always remember
- A friend who moved away
- A great scientific breakthrough
- A person who changed history
- A personal habit I'd like to change
- A project I am working on
- A typical evening at home
- A visit with the doctor or dentist
- An invention that transformed the world
- Causes of a huge change in the world
- Coping with brothers and sisters
- Hanging out
- How a vehicle works
- How do people cope with constant pain?
- How I express myself artistically
- How it would feel to walk in space
- I admit it: I enjoy professional wrestling.
- I take some things too seriously
- If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
- Is pollution a necessary evil?
- Is this love?
- Morning madness
- My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
- My dream car
- My first crush
- My first encounter with a bully
- My muscles were so sore after . . .
- My Web site
- Overcoming health problems
- Self-esteem
- Something this school really needs is . . .
- Sometimes, adults seem . . .
- The environment: problem and solution
- The hardest thing I have ever done
- The idea hit me like a tornado.
- The next wave of social media
- The toys I'll never give up
- Tools I will need in my intended profession
- We all make mistakes
- What animals can teach people
- What different colors mean to me
- What do Americans do well?
- What do I do to break routine?
- What do I worry about?
- What if school sports were dropped?
- What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
- What it's like where I work
- Who knows me best?
- Why are crime dramas so popular?
- Why are some people so cruel?
Persuasive Writing
- "Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal."
- A change that would improve school life
- Foods I love, foods I hate
- Greed
- I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
- Is pollution a necessary evil?
- It's a rule, so it's right . . . right?
- Let's hear it for my favorite senior citizen
- Let's push alternate forms of energy
- Morning madness
- Overcoming health problems
- Putting my foot in my mouth
- Something this school really needs is . . .
- The government should . . .
- What if school sports were dropped?
- What most drives me crazy is . . .
- Why appearance is not so important
- Why are some people so cruel?
- Why I deserve the job
- _ is like a boomerang
Narrative Writing
- A day I will always remember
- A friend who moved away
- A funny thing happened when . . .
- A meaningful gift I've given or received
- A personal habit I'd like to change
- A time when I got in trouble
- A typical evening at home
- A visit with the doctor or dentist
- An unforgettable dream
- Coping with brothers and sisters
- Hanging out
- How I express myself artistically
- I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
- I take some things too seriously
- Is this love?
- Looking at pictures of family and friends
- Morning madness
- My brother or sister made me so mad
- My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
- My first crush
- My first encounter with a bully
- My muscles were so sore after . . .
- My worst vacation
- Overcoming health problems
- Sometimes, adults seem . . .
- The hardest thing I have ever done
- The idea hit me like a tornado.
- The toys I'll never give up
- We all make mistakes
- What do I do to break routine?
- What do I worry about?
- What I regret most
- What it's like where I work
- When I did something amazing
- When I faced my fears
- When I learned something difficult
- When I traveled to . . .
- Who knows me best?
- Why are some people so cruel?
Response to Literature
- A remarkable artist
- An all-new album from an important artist
- An amazing work of art
- Meet the characters of . . .
- The music that moves me most
- The theme of my favorite story is . . .
Creative Writing
- A funny thing happened when . . .
- Alone on a desert island
- An unforgettable dream
- Greed
- If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
- Is this love?
- My dream car
- My first crush
- Sometimes, adults seem . . .
- The idea hit me like a tornado.
- What different colors mean to me
- What I regret most
- _ is like a boomerang
Research Writing
- A great scientific breakthrough
- A person who changed history
- A remarkable artist
- An invention that transformed the world
- Causes of a huge change in the world
- How a vehicle works
- How do people cope with constant pain?
- How it would feel to walk in space
- My dream car
- My Web site
- Overcoming health problems
- Self-esteem
- The environment: problem and solution
- The government should . . .
- The next wave of social media
- Tools I will need in my intended profession
- What animals can teach people
- What do Americans do well?
- What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
- When I traveled to . . .
- Why are crime dramas so popular?
Business Writing
- A change that would improve school life
- A project I am working on
- Why I deserve the job
Personal Writing
- An unforgettable dream
Level: Grade 12
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Explanatory Writing
- A day I will always remember
- A friend who moved away
- A great scientific breakthrough
- A person who changed history
- A personal habit I'd like to change
- A project I am working on
- A typical evening at home
- A visit with the doctor or dentist
- An invention that transformed the world
- Causes of a huge change in the world
- Coping with brothers and sisters
- Hanging out
- How a vehicle works
- How do people cope with constant pain?
- How I express myself artistically
- How it would feel to walk in space
- I admit it: I enjoy professional wrestling.
- I take some things too seriously
- If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
- Is pollution a necessary evil?
- Is this love?
- Morning madness
- My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
- My dream car
- My first crush
- My first encounter with a bully
- My muscles were so sore after . . .
- My Web site
- Overcoming health problems
- Self-esteem
- Something this school really needs is . . .
- Sometimes, adults seem . . .
- The environment: problem and solution
- The hardest thing I have ever done
- The idea hit me like a tornado.
- The next wave of social media
- The toys I'll never give up
- Tools I will need in my intended profession
- We all make mistakes
- What animals can teach people
- What different colors mean to me
- What do Americans do well?
- What do I do to break routine?
- What do I worry about?
- What if school sports were dropped?
- What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
- What it's like where I work
- Who knows me best?
- Why are crime dramas so popular?
- Why are some people so cruel?
Persuasive Writing
- "Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal."
- A change that would improve school life
- Foods I love, foods I hate
- Greed
- I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
- Is pollution a necessary evil?
- It's a rule, so it's right . . . right?
- Let's hear it for my favorite senior citizen
- Let's push alternate forms of energy
- Morning madness
- Overcoming health problems
- Putting my foot in my mouth
- Something this school really needs is . . .
- The government should . . .
- What if school sports were dropped?
- What most drives me crazy is . . .
- Why appearance is not so important
- Why are some people so cruel?
- Why I deserve the job
- _ is like a boomerang
Narrative Writing
- A day I will always remember
- A friend who moved away
- A funny thing happened when . . .
- A meaningful gift I've given or received
- A personal habit I'd like to change
- A time when I got in trouble
- A typical evening at home
- A visit with the doctor or dentist
- An unforgettable dream
- Coping with brothers and sisters
- Hanging out
- How I express myself artistically
- I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
- I take some things too seriously
- Is this love?
- Looking at pictures of family and friends
- Morning madness
- My brother or sister made me so mad
- My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
- My first crush
- My first encounter with a bully
- My muscles were so sore after . . .
- My worst vacation
- Overcoming health problems
- Sometimes, adults seem . . .
- The hardest thing I have ever done
- The idea hit me like a tornado.
- The toys I'll never give up
- We all make mistakes
- What do I do to break routine?
- What do I worry about?
- What I regret most
- What it's like where I work
- When I did something amazing
- When I faced my fears
- When I learned something difficult
- When I traveled to . . .
- Who knows me best?
- Why are some people so cruel?
Response to Literature
- A remarkable artist
- An all-new album from an important artist
- An amazing work of art
- Meet the characters of . . .
- The music that moves me most
- The theme of my favorite story is . . .
Creative Writing
- A funny thing happened when . . .
- Alone on a desert island
- An unforgettable dream
- Greed
- If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
- Is this love?
- My dream car
- My first crush
- Sometimes, adults seem . . .
- The idea hit me like a tornado.
- What different colors mean to me
- What I regret most
- _ is like a boomerang
Research Writing
- A great scientific breakthrough
- A person who changed history
- A remarkable artist
- An invention that transformed the world
- Causes of a huge change in the world
- How a vehicle works
- How do people cope with constant pain?
- How it would feel to walk in space
- My dream car
- My Web site
- Overcoming health problems
- Self-esteem
- The environment: problem and solution
- The government should . . .
- The next wave of social media
- Tools I will need in my intended profession
- What animals can teach people
- What do Americans do well?
- What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
- When I traveled to . . .
- Why are crime dramas so popular?
Business Writing
- A change that would improve school life
- A project I am working on
- Why I deserve the job
Personal Writing
- An unforgettable dream