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By the time high school students walk into ELA classrooms, they aren’t exactly new to the world of writing assignments. They’ve trudged through the narrative essays, and they’ve most likely practiced the art of persuasion, short story creation, poetry, and non-fiction writing. Plus… They have probably journaled, …
Below, you will find high school writing prompts that use memories, objects, senses (smell/taste/touch), abstract ideas, and even songs as jumping-off points for creative …
Whether you use journal prompts or story ideas to kickstart your high school student’s imagination, writing prompts are sure to help broaden their thinking, sharpen their writing skills, …
Writing helps students organize their thoughts clearly. It turns abstract ideas into coherent and structured arguments. Regular writing sharpens critical thinking. Crafting essays or stories …
Below are 100 creative writing prompts designed specifically for high school students, covering a range of themes and topics to spark your creativity and help you develop your unique voice.
Tons of creative writing prompts for high school students and teachers: 1. Poetry; 2. Flash Fiction; 3. Science Fiction; 4. Personal Narratives; and more!
Here are 50 creative writing prompts for secondary ELA: Write a short story about a character who discovers a hidden room in their house. Write a poem about the changing of the seasons. Write a journal entry from the perspective …