Daily Ten Prompts
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Archived Files from A - Z
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A Bug's Life
If you could morph into a bug’s body, what kind would you be? Why? - - - - - - A Deli Delight Describe the making, appearance and taste of the perfect sandwich. - - - - - - A Looking Glass Today's topic opens a window to your future. What do you see? - - - - - - A Perfect Ten Share your best performance ever (in or out of school). - - - - - - A Personal Treasure Think of a valued keepsake? Describe it and share the "rest of the story". - - - - - - A Winter's Tale Long nights... short days. Share your thoughts on nature's time change? - - - - - - Action Thriller Review a book, or movie, that kept you hanging... on the edge. - - - - - - Ad Writer Your task: possible text ads (10-15 words) for a new online business. - - - - - - After the Rain Use your best descriptive writing to describe this sensory delight. - - - - - - All-Star Tools Describe the form and function of your home's most commonly used tools. - - - - - - Ambrosia Day The holidays bring “food for the gods”. Describe your favorite dishes. - - - - - - An American Carol O Microwave... 'O Microwave... What would we do without you? - - - - - - An American Tradition Millions are drawn to this game we call football. Are you? Write about it. - - - - - - Anger Management Share a related experience and your thoughts on controlling this emotion. - - - - - - Animal House Let's talk animals, specifically their homes. Share a few of your favorites. - - - - - - Animator Create (using your imagination) a new type of animal-like vehicle. - - - - - - April Fools ... a day for laughs. Share a few of your favorite pranks. - - - - - - Arachnophobia Give me "Ten" on your feelings about spiders and bugs... like 'em, or not? - - - - - - Are You Crazy? Why do people participate in Extreme Sports activities? - - - - - - Aromatic Memories Describe a favorite smell. Write about the pleasant memories it triggers. - - - - - - Back to School What, would you say, is a teacher's greatest challenge? - - - - - - Bah Humbug What are the lessons to be learned from the story of Scrooge? - - - - - - Be Nice Day Tell about a kind act you have recently observed, performed, or received. - - - - - - Bigger than Life Are celebrities worthy of all the attention and money they are paid? - - - - - - Be Prepared Share an experience that supports the wisdom of this Boy Scout motto. - - - - - - Body Language One’s tone, posture and facial expression says a lot. What's your take? - - - - - - Book Review Share the plot of a favorite book that you've read recently. - - - - - - Born to Succeed Tell about a time when life was hard, but you overcame the challenge. - - - - - - Brain Freeze Memory lapses can be very embarrassing, any personal experience? - - - - - - Brains vs. Beauty Would you rather be known as super smart, or very good looking? - - - - - - Breakfast of Champions What would be on your menu of choice? Include a sensory description. - - - - - - Cardio-Fitness Explain why proper diet and regular exercise are important for your heart. - - - - - - Care to Compliment Discuss the importance of expressing sincere praise and appreciation. - - - - - - Celebrate Pie Day Write about preparing and enjoying this delicious dessert. - - - - - - Celebrating Life Describe a perfect way for you and a group of friends to celebrate life. - - - - - - Cell Phone Etiquette What are some do’s and don’ts of proper cell phone use? Any pet peeves? - - - - - - Changing a Tire Changing a tire is something everyone should know about. Tell us how. - - - - - - Character Sketch Compose a descriptive paragraph on your favorite relative. - - - - - - Civil Disobedience When is it justified? Support your opinion with examples from history. - - - - - - Clean It Up! Write about a mess (you didn't make) that was yours to clean up. - - - - - - Close Call Divine intervention, or dumb luck? Share a "too close for comfort" story. - - - - - - Control Your Thoughts How do you deal with negative feelings about school? - - - - - - Comic Relief Is laughter really, "the best medicine". Explain your thoughts. - - - - - - Confuscious Say "Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it". Your thoughts? - - - - - - Creative Gifting Brainstorm creative ideas for gifts that give a lot, yet cost very little. - - - - - - Cultural Contrasts Describe a foreign custom, or way of life, that would be challenging for you. - - - - - - Customer Service Write a formal letter regarding poor (or excellent) service received. - - - - - - Cyber Bully What's the best way to deal with (or get rid of) online bullies? - - - - - - David vs. Goliath Small businesses swallowed up by retail giants... good or bad? Explain. - - - - - - Dear Santa Not a time for unbelievers. What would you like... and are you deserving? - - - - - - Decimal Point Fun Reset your body size by a factor of ten, then write your own adventure. - - - - - - Deficit Reduction Should congress cut spending, raise taxes, or both? What's your opinion? - - - - - - Divorce Share your thoughts and feelings on this sensitive social issue. - - - - - - Doctor Tales "Give Me Ten" on a memorable visit to the doctor or dentist's office. - - - - - - Double Dog Dare Write about a time when peer pressure overcame common sense, and... - - - - - - Dunce Day Tell about a time when you, or someone you know, did something stupid. - - - - - - Easter Traditions How does your family celebrate this annual spring holiday? - - - - - - Eater's Remorse Ever wished that you had more self-control with your eating? Explain. - - - - - - Emotional Indigestion Tension at the dinner table can ruin a perfectly good meal. Your thoughts? - - - - - - Epic Destruction Which of Mother Nature’s calamities do you fear most? Explain. - - - - - - Essential Services Which govt. programs should be saved (or not) from future budget cuts? - - - - - - Extra, Extra... Newsprint is out, cyber text is in. Is this a good change, or not? Explain. - - - - - - Extra-Terrestrial What’s your opinion regarding space aliens and UFO’s... real or imagined? - - - - - - Fall Memories Cooling temperatures and autumn leaves bring memories of _____? - - - - - - Falling Down Share a personal experience, funny or not, related to the Law of Gravity. - - - - - - Fame or Fortune Global recognition or a private life worth millions... your choice? Explain. - - - - - - Family History Tell what you know (or would like to know) about your parents' early years. - - - - - - Family Game Night December is a time for table games. Write about a few of your favorites. - - - - - - Family Traditions What is it that makes the holiday season so special at your house. - - - - - - Family Tree Write what you know (or would like to know) about your ancestors. - - - - - - Fashion Sense Popular styles are always changing. Discuss a few of the latest trends. - - - - - - Favorites Write about something (anything) that you really, really like. - - - - - - Fears and Phobias Write about a few things in life that scare or even terrify you. - - - - - - Feeling Good Describe a material that you love to touch and tell how it makes you feel. - - - - - - Fill it Up? Today's topic: high gas prices. Share their effect on your family’s life. - - - - - - Fire Safety Write for ten minutes on this life saving topic. - - - - - - Fountain of Youth People pay millions to hide/delay the aging process. Your thoughts? - - - - - - Free for All Share some fun activities that everyone can participate in... at no cost. - - - - - - Free to Choose How has the internet influenced the freedom of expression for good (or bad)? - - - - - - Friends Forever Discuss the defining characteristics of a strong and lasting relationship. - - - - - - Frightened by Degrees Share a time you were anxious, then scared, then terrified, then relieved. - - - - - - Game Master Give clear and complete directions to a group game that you enjoy playing. - - - - - - Get Organized How do you measure up with this Daily Ten topic? - - - - - - |
Get Your Game On
How do you prepare for a public performance, or sports competition? - - - - - - Gifts of the Heart Share a favorite Christmas song. Tell how it affects your holiday spirit. - - - - - - Give and Take Is compromising a good, or bad idea? Share your thoughts. - - - - - - Give Me Ten on the topic of classroom cheating. - - - - - - Green With Envy Has jealousy ever affected your relationship with a friend or family member? - - - - - - Giving Thanks Take time to share a little of what you appreciate most in life. - - - - - - Gold Medal Mom Write about a parent's gold medal performance in the Olympics of life. - - - - - - Good Vibrations Music has great power over the human soul. Agree, or not? Explain. - - - - - - Gun Control How do you feel about this "Hot Button" issue? Right or Wrong? - - - - - - Halloween Night Describe a memorable costume or "Trick or Treat" experience. - - - - - - Healthy Lifestyle How do you measure up? What life changes would improve your health? - - - - - - Haunted Houses What is scary... and what is not? Share your personal opinion. - - - - - - Heart to Heart Compose an expository paragraph detailing the human circulatory system. - - - - - - Hidden Beauty Tell about a time your first impression proved to be totally wrong. - - - - - - Holiday Decor Describe a memorable Christmas tree (or other seasonal decoration). - - - - - - Holiday Helpers Write about bringing "good cheer" to all... through serving others. - - - - - - Holiday Shopping Love it... like it... or hate it? Share your thoughts and experiences. - - - - - - Hollywood Stars Review a movie that you would highly recommend this holiday season. - - - - - - Home Makers Give me “Ten” on everything you know about building a house. - - - - - - Honestly Speaking Explain why integrity is so important in making and keeping friends. - - - - - - Ho! Ho! Ho! Tell about your first encounter with the Jolly Old Elf himself. - - - - - - House Rules Explain the need for home traffic control. Use examples, good and bad. - - - - - - Hug a Tree Explain what to do, if, when hiking with friends, you become lost. - - - - - - Humpty Dumpty Share something from your life that couldn’t be put back together again. - - - - - - I Quit Write about a time when you gave up and didn’t finish a job or task. - - - - - - In Your Dreams Fill in the details of a golden ticket to your “fantasy land” of choice. - - - - - - Instant Millionaire How would winning $1,000,000 change your life? - - - - - - Instant Replay Describe the setting and narrative of a memorable moment in time. - - - - - - It's December Besides the obvious, are there other reasons to love this season of the year? - - - - - - Jiminy Cricket Always let your conscience be your guide. Sound advice? Explain. - - - - - - Jobs Counseling Is advice from Steven Jobs worth listening to? Explain. - - - - - - Journaling Discuss the benefits of expressing thoughts and feelings through writing. - - - - - - Journal of Science Pick a topic from this year’s field of study and write about it. - - - - - - Joy Ride Remember/imagine a day on your favorite “wheels”. Share the experience. - - - - - - Jump What life experiences come to mind when you think of this action verb. - - - - - - Just a Hunch Share your thoughts on the effect of today's media on creative thinking. - - - - - - Just Goofing Around Ever used this common excuse for your stupid behavior? Please share. - - - - - - Just Google It If problems were this easily solved, what would your "search" entry be? - - - - - - Lame Excuses Feel free to stretch the truth just a bit on this tale of homework not done. - - - - - - Lasting Impressions How important is personal appearance in making (and keeping) friends? - - - - - - Laundry Crises Mom is sick and dirty clothes are piling up. What's your plan? - - - - - - Law of the Harvest "You reap what you sow!" How does this saying relate to school and life? - - - - - - Lazy Litterbugs Tell how you feel about people who won't pick up their own trash. - - - - - - Leap Year Wizard Feb. 29 is only marked on the calendar every four years. Explain why. - - - - - - Let it Snow! Give me ten on this seasonal gift from Mother Nature? Live and Let Live Some say that killing animals (for any reason) is wrong. Your thoughts? - - - - - - Make A Wish Given six months to live, what life-long dream would you like fulfilled. - - - - - - Make Believe World Write about your childhood playtime, when creative imaginations ran wild. - - - - - - Making a Difference Which field of science has the most potential for helping mankind? Explain. - - - - - - Margin of Victory The difference between winning and losing can be razor thin. Your thoughts? - - - - - - Marketing Magic The power of persuasion... what great advertising is all about. - - - - - - Maybe Later Write about a time when procrastination got you in a heap of trouble. - - - - - - May Flowers Compose a descriptive word painting of your favorite springtime blooms. - - - - - - Memory Eraser Write about an experience that you would "delete"... if only you could. - - - - - - Mirror, Mirror... What would you like to change about your physical appearance? - - - - - - Misjudged Ever been blamed for something you didn’t do? Share your feelings. - - - - - - Modern Day Explorer Where would you choose to go for modern day adventure and exploration? - - - - - - Mr. Fix-It What kind of repair tech. would you like to be? Explain your choice. - - - - - - Mummy Talk What comes to mind when you read, or hear, the word “Egyptian”. - - - - - - My Day Off Given 24 hours and wheels to drive, plan the perfect escape from reality. - - - - - - My Plate, My Choice. Describe a tasty menu that puts a healthy meal on your plate. - - - - - - My TV Share an episode that helped make this show one of your favorites. - - - - - - Nature Hike Describe the flora and fauna in the place you call home. - - - - - - Nature's Playground Tell about a memorable outdoor experience: hiking, biking, camping, etc. - - - - - - No Place Like Home Share your thoughts on this memorable line from the Wizard of Oz. - - - - - - Number Sense Share some positive or negative experiences that you've had with math. - - - - - - No Regrets What corrections are needed for your “no regrets” life. - - - - - - Not My Problem Should you have to clean up a mess made by someone else? Explain? - - - - - - Number Sense Share some positive or negative experiences that you've had with math. - - - - - - Nut Day What does this three letter word bring to mind? How might you celebrate? - - - - - - Old MacDonald ... had a farm. Which animal would you most like to be? Explain. - - - - - - One Sweet Day Resolve those regrets of words left unspoken to that special someone. - - - - - - Only One You What personal traits make you special and unique... one of a kind. - - - - - - Oops! Everyone makes mistakes. Share a lesson learned... the hard way! - - - - - - Outside the Box Share a creative solution (personal or observed) to a challenging problem. - - - - - - Over the River Share special memories from your grandmother’s house. - - - - - - Panoramic 360 Describe the view (in all directions) from directly above your school. - - - - - - People Watching From an animal's point of view, write a journal entry, "A day at the zoo". - - - - - - Personal Failure Tell about a time you fell short of the expectations set by yourself or others. - - - - - - Pet Journal Tell about an animal that has found a home with your family. - - - - - - Pets Gone Wild Usually nice, write about a pet encounter that wasn't. - - - - - - Pity Party Life is not fair, or so it seems. Why not just feel sorry for yourself? - - - - - - Pick Your Scope Would you rather be given a microscope, or a telescope? Explain. - - - - - - |
Point of View
Compare & contrast a parent and teenager's perspective on “having fun”. - - - - - - Prankster Write about mischief that you have planned, committed, or observed. - - - - - - Psychology of Fright Why do people enjoy being scared? Share your thoughts on this topic. - - - - - - Pumpkin Carving Share any personal experience you have had with this American tradition. - - - - - - Puppies for Sale Write about a business involving pets that you might be interested in. - - - - - - Puppy Love Having a pet is fun, but also a big responsibility. Discuss the work involved. - - - - - - Read 'em and Weep Tell about a story that makes you cry every time that you read it. - - - - - - Real vs. Artificial Which kind of Christmas tree do you like? Explain your preference. - - - - - - Recipe for Success Discuss the key ingredients for a healthy, happy, and productive lifestyle. - - - - - - Remembering 9-11 How has this event changed our world? Share your thoughts and feelings. - - - - - - Rip Van Winkle How would you like to miss the next decade with a ten year nap? - - - - - - Rubber Ducky Write about a favorite childhood toy (in or out of the water). - - - - - - Running Water Explain (to the best of your ability) the magic behind indoor plumbing. - - - - - - Safety Fences Write about protective barriers & rules, designed for your personal safety? - - - - - - Scared to Death Funny now, but not then? Share a frightening personal experience. - - - - - - Science vs. Humanities Two contrasting fields of study. Discuss their importance in every day life. - - - - - - Sci Fi' Day You're the star of an "out of this world" short story. Write it! - - - - - - Setting the Mood How do authors and film makers prepare their audience to be frightened? - - - - - - Shake a Leg Love, hate, or simply endure it? What are your thoughts on dancing? - - - - - - Shipwrecked Imagine and describe your feelings, as a lone survivor on a deserted island. - - - - - - Siblings Day Pay tribute to the highs and lows of sibling relationships. - - - - - - Sideline Sports Rage Share your thoughts on this shameful behavior in the world of sports. - - - - - - Smile Makers Write about a few simple pleasures that are sure to light up your day. - - - - - - Snakes Alive Love, hate, or leave ‘em be? How do you really feel about snakes/reptiles? - - - - - - Snickers? Which candy bar best fits your life and personality? Explain. - - - - - - Space Case Explain why (or why not) tax dollars are well spent exploring outer space. - - - - - - Spring Cleaning The challenge: give your bedroom a complete makeover. Write about it. - - - - - - Stress Busters What is it that helps you reduce the anxiety level when life gets crazy? - - - - - - Spring Fever What are the symptoms & remedy for this seasonal disorder. - - - - - - Spring Picnic Plan the perfect outing with friends or family. Include a location and menu. - - - - - - Spring Scenery Pen a postcard description (real or imagined) of this seasonal picture. - - - - - - Stereotype Defined An exaggerated belief concerning a category of people... your thoughts? - - - - - - Stop the Hurt Write your own prescription for natural pain and stress relief. - - - - - - Story Time Share a favorite childhood bedtime story, and the memories it holds. - - - - - - Student Teacher Share an experience you've had helping another person learn. - - - - - - Summer Dreams Write about the perfect summer vacation. Will it ever happen? Explain. - - - - - - Sunrise... Sunset paint a word picture that describes your favorite celestial setting. - - - - - - Super Bowl Sunday In your opinion, what is the best part of this All-American tradition? - - - - - - Super Nanny Earning parents' trust while keeping kids happy. Let's talk babysitting. - - - - - - Sweet Justice Review a favorite book (or movie) where “good” prevails over “evil”. - - - - - - Sweetheart Advice What behavior from those of the opposite sex do you find least endearing. - - - - - - Table Games A holiday tradition for many families, write about a few of your favorites. - - - - - - Table Manners Don't hold back. Share your thoughts on this most important social topic. - - - - - - Talkin' Cars From fuel to wheels, explain how a car works. Not sure? Just give it a try! - - - - - - Take Me Home Family vacations are supposed to be fun. Tell about one that wasn't! - - - - - - Talkin' Rocks Give me Ten: Composition, formation, weathering, classification... and more. - - - - - - Talkin' Round Give Me Ten on anything related to the subject of circles. - - - - - - Talkin' Teeth Share a memorable experience you've had with your pearly whites. - - - - - - Talking Trash Discuss what you know about the evolution and history of household garbage. - - - - - - Technology at Work How is today's work place different from that of your great-grandparents? - - - - - - Teen Book Review Read a great book lately? Pass it on! - - - - - - Thanksgiving Prayer It's time to give thanks for all that life has to offer. What do you appreciate? - - - - - - The Big Picture When all is said and done, what is your philosophy on the meaning of life? - - - - - - The Circle of Life Share what you think is the underlying message of this award winning song. - - - - - - The Golden Ratio Perfect patterns are everywhere in nature. Write about your favorites. - - - - - - The Perfect Job Describe a profession that would fit your interests and abilities perfectly. - - - - - - The Power of One Share your thoughts on this motivational topic, use examples. - - - - - - The Whipping Boy Which role best fits your life experience, Prince Brat, or the Whipping Boy? - - - - - - This is 9-1-1 Describe an emergency (real or imagined) and your response. - - - - - - Time Traveler Which direction would interest you most, forward or back in time? Explain. - - - - - - Trail Blazers Tell what you know about someone who changed the course of history. - - - - - - Trick or Treat "Give me Ten" on this American tradition at Halloween. - - - - - - Turn it Off Write about a noise/sound that really annoys or bothers you. - - - - - - Turned Off Imagine not having any technology. What would your life be like without it? - - - - - - Under the Sea Which ocean creature’s existence would you most like to experience? - - - - - - Unsung 9-11 Heroes Your thoughts on the emotional story of those who helped in the aftermath. - - - - - - Use Less Stuff Day How would your family feel about "downsizing" their lifestyle. - - - - - - Visual Learning Share your favorite educational T.V. show. What has it taught you? - - - - - - Wake Up Ever been so tired that you embarrassed yourself in public? Write about it. - - - - - - What to Wear? School uniforms can be a "hot button issue". What's your opinion? - - - - - - What's Cooking More than meals are made in the family kitchen. Share a few fun memories. - - - - - - Wild Game Hunting How do you feel about this Daily Ten topic? - - - - - - Wishful Thinking What would mom & dad like to see on your New Year's resolutions list? - - - - - - Word Painting Use descriptive words to illustrate a vivid picture in your reader's mind. - - - - - - Would You Rather? .... skydive from a plane or rappel off a cliff? Explain. - - - - - - X-Mas Conflict Does holiday shopping encourage, or hinder, the true spirit of Christmas? - - - - - - Year in Review Jot down a quick summary of 2011... its highs and lows. - - - - - - Your M.V.S. Award Which of your five senses is most valuable / important? Explain. - - - - - - Your Majesty Given a kingdom full of loyal subjects, describe your palace and rule. |
