Journal Writing Prompt Ideas
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Personal Narratives
- One thing I LOVE to do is...
- My favorite TV show is...
- One thing that really scares me is...
- The best meal I have ever eaten was...
- This weekend I had a great adventure...
- One thing that really bothers me is...
- The funniest thing that ever happened to my family was...
- The most embarrassing thing that ever happened to me was...
- The best book I have ever read was _________. It had..."
- Going to the doctor can be fun/scary...
- My favorite thing to do on a rainy/snowy day is...
- The best birthday that I ever had...
- One cool thing that I know how to do is...
- The best field trip that I ever took...
- The best vacation I have ever taken...
- I love my mom/dad for many reasons, but mostly...
- Getting hurt is no fun! One time...
- I like/don't like to be on stage! One time...
- When I get out to the playground, I love to...
- My favorite special is _______. Here's why...
- My favorite thing to do on the computer is...
Creative Stories
- If I could make a movie, it would be called _________. It would have...
- You will never believe what I saw when I woke up this morning...
- If I were an animal, I would want to be a ________. I would...
- This summer was alright, but next Summer I want to have a great adventure...
- If I was a dinosaur, my life would be quite different!...
- One day Superman soared in through my window and asked for my help...
- If I could have any pet in the world, I would want...
- If I could be part of a secret club, it would be...
- If Sponge Bob were my best friend, we would...
- This morning I woke up and I could fly! First...
- I looked in the mirror and I was invisible! Next...
- If I could make an amusement park, it would have...
- If I could be a grown-up for one day, I would...
- If I could drive, I would...
- If I could play a musical instrument, it would be...
Expository (How-to) Writing
- Making a snowman is easy...
- Getting ready for school is always hectic...
- This sandwich is the bomb...
- Let me describe my house to you...
- Let me describe my room to you...
- Here are directions to get to my secret hideout...
Compare/Contrast Ideas
- What are the best things about (1) being at school vs. (2) being on break?