10 Fresh Writing Prompts for High School English
1. Write a persuasive essay arguing for or against the use of cell phones in schools.
2. Imagine you have the ability to time travel. Write a narrative detailing a day in the life of someone from a different time period.
3. Write a descriptive essay about your favorite place in the world, explaining why it holds a special significance to you.
4. Create a short story that begins with the sentence: “The storm raged outside as I opened the mysterious envelope.”
5. Research and write a report on a significant historical event that has shaped our society today.
6. Write a comparison and contrast essay analyzing the similarities and differences between traditional schooling and homeschooling.
7. Imagine you are a character from a novel you recently read. Write a diary entry exploring their thoughts and emotions in a pivotal moment of the story.
8. Write a research paper discussing the pros and cons of social media and its impact on society.
9. Create a dialogue between two characters, one who firmly believes in climate change and one who denies its existence.
10. Write a poem exploring the theme of identity and self-discovery.