August Writing Prompts / Set 1

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Week 1 August

Under the Sea
Begin an adventure tale, set amidst the depths of the "deep blue sea".

Aroma Therapy
Describe a favorite smell and the pleasant memories that it evokes.

Night Games
Share some favorite outdoor activities after the sun has gone down.

Change Up
Write about the last time you experienced something new and different.

Digital Dollars
Given $1000 to spend online, what sites would be on your "click list"?

Week 2 August

Humor in Real Life
Write about the funniest person you know. Why do they make you laugh?

Online or Downtown
Would you rather do your school shopping online, or at the mall? Explain.

Spoiled Rotten
Write about a time when your behavior was "less than perfect".

Wake Up
Describe the challenges of a typical school day morning at your house.

Smart Phone Debate
Should students be allowed to use their personal devices in school? Explain.

Week 3 August

My Summer Vacation
Imagine $1,000 is being offered for the best entry on this topic. Make it good!

Caution Advisory
If you came to school with a warning label, what would it say, and why?

Paid to Learn
Discuss this radical proposal to help with attendance issues.

Beginning and End
Compare and contrast the first week of school with the last. Different, or the same?

School Improvement
What could be done to make learning more enjoyable? Explain.

Week 4 August

Different is Good
Apply this bold statement to finding success in school and in life. True, or not?

Smart Pills
Would you trust your academic performance to a doctor's prescription?

Pencil Practice
Should penmanship still be taught in today's digital world? Share your opinion.

School Rules
Your opinion on effective, appropriate classroom rules would be appreciated.

Work vs Talent
Which is more important in school and in life? Write a quick "self-evaluation".