Daily Ten Prompts

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TED TALK TOPICS

Animals and Us

Building a Better Classroom

Next Greatest Generation

Predicting the Future

Simply Happy

The Source of Creativity

REFLECTION POINTS

Adult Bandaids

All the Hats

An Ideal Day

Comfort Foods

Digital Hoarders

Infobesity

Infomercials

My Becoming Place

Ocean Bobbing

Out House Editor

The Power of Example

Starting Over

The Circle of Life

The Magic of BIC

Truth in Labeling

Visually Challenged

Watching the World

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DAILY TEN Prompts

Animal House
Let's talk animals, specifically their homes. Share a few of your favorites.

After the Rain
Use your best descriptive writing to illustrate this "sensory delight".

Humpty Dumpty
Share something from your life that couldn’t be put back together again.

Table Manners
Don't hold back. Share your thoughts on what really bugs you at dinner time.

Law of the Harvest
"You reap what you sow!" How does this saying relate to school and life?

Fear Factor
Share a time you were anxious, then scared, then terrified, then relieved.

House Rules
Explain the need for home traffic control... from a parent's point of view.

Outside the Box
Write about an experience that stimulated a lot of creative imagination.

Just Google It
If problems were this easily solved, what would your "search" entry be... and why?

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

Feeling Good
Describe something that you love to touch and tell how it makes you feel.

Joy Riding
Remember, or imagine, a day riding your favorite “wheels”. Share the experience.

Personal Treasure
Think of a valued keepsake? Describe it and share the "rest of the story".

Fame and Fortune
Global recognition or a private life worth millions... your choice? Explain.

No Place Like Home
Share your thoughts on this memorable line from the Wizard of Oz.

Snickers
Which sweet treat best fits your life and personality. Explain your reasoning.

Breaking the Mold
Discuss stereotyping others by their gender, race, or appearance.

Decimal Point Fun
Reset your body size by a factor of ten, then write your own adventure.

Natural High
Write your own prescription for feeling good in a drug free world.

Take Me Home
Family vacations are supposed to be fun. Write about one that wasn't.

Falling Down
Share a personal experience, funny or not, related to the Law of Gravity.

Smile Makers
Describe in detail a few simple pleasures that are sure to light up your day.

Old MacDonald
... had a farm. Which animal would you most like to be? Explain why.

Close Call
Divine intervention, or dumb luck? Share a "too close for comfort" story.

Life Swap
If you could switch places with someone, who would it be? Explain.

Happy Hour
Write a multi-sensory description of your favorite time of day. Explain why.

Stop It!
Share some annoying human behaviors that drive you (or others) crazy.

Joy Riding
Tell of a "ride to remember" on a vehicle (or animal) of your choice.

Gold Medal Mom
Describe a parent's Olympic performance in your own personal life.

Nature's Fury
Which of Mother Nature's calamities do you fear most? Explain.

Final Thoughts
What lifestyle changes are needed for a "no regrets" end to your life?

Marketing Magic
The power of persuasion... share a few of your favorite ads.

Book Review
Share your latest and greatest literary experience. What made it a great read?

Talkin' Cars
From fuel to wheels, how does a car work? Not sure? Give it your best effort.

Unplugged
Imagine not having any technology. What would life be like without it?

Double Dog Dare
Write about a time when peer pressure overcame common sense, and...

Family Feud
Everyone with siblings has a war story... or two. Journal your memories.

Keep Out
Write about a drawer, cupboard, or closet that is off limits at your house.

Feeling It
If someone asked you what love feels like, how would you answer them?

Dr. Love
Who would you trust more for romantic advice, a friend or family member?

Heart of Gold
Just a good person! Write about someone you know who fits this description.

Hot Wheels
Describe your dream car/vehicle (in detail) and the places it will take you.

What's Cooking
More than meals are made in the family kitchen. Share some fun memories.

Maybe Later
Write about a time when procrastination to you into a heap of trouble.

Family Fun
What, when, how, and where? Fill in the details of your favorite family activity.

Boiling Mad
Write about the last time that you got really, really angry. What happened?

Favorite Things
Tell about something that you really like to see or do.

Family Tree
What do you know, or would like to know, about your ancestry?

b>Emotional Indigestion
Tension at the dinner table can ruin a perfectly good meal. Personal experience?

Roadside IQ
Changing a tire is something everyone should know about. Tell us how.

Confucius Say
"Everything has beauty, but everyone does not see it". Your thoughts?

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All About Me

Back to School

Halloween

The Holidays

New Year

Valentine's

August Prompts / Set 1 - link to Full Menu

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

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"?

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MEGA PROMPTS MENU

Descriptive

Creative

Persuasive

Narrative

Journal

Expository

August Prompts / Set 2 - link to Full Menu

Natural High
Write your own prescription for feeling good in a drug free world.

Family Reunions
How do you feel about getting together with extended family members?

Summer Camp
Many kids enjoy time away from home after school is out. Write about it.

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September Prompts / Set 1 - Full Menu

Take Me Home
Family vacations are supposed to be fun. Write about one that wasn't.

Laugh and Learn
Share an experience that made your day at school more enjoyable.

Creative Play
Write about an experience that stimulated creative imagination.

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September Prompts / Set 2 - Full Menu

Labor Day Honors
Pay tribute to someone who works hard to support their family.

Learning Laughter
Share a funny educational experience involving a classmate or teacher.

Gold Medal Mom
Describe a parent's Olympic performance in your own personal life.

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Set 1 <--- October Preview ---> Set 2

Teacher Tips

Daily Writing Prompts... an open window to your world!

Prompts Preview - Preview upcoming topics on a regular basis (or post them on your classroom wall or website). This helps "prime the pump"... so to speak.

Self-Service prompts- Give students just the topic/title of a Daily Ten. Let them come up with their own prompt idea and respond accordingly.

Pen Names - The use of creative aliases,
when sharing or publishing, will help students open up and express their feelings and experiences more freely.

Who Am I? - Have five students stand up. Read one of their given responses. See if the rest of the class can guess who the “real author” is.

Ghost Writers - Have students assume the identity of someone else (famous or otherwise) and answer the given prompt as they think this person would.