Writing Topics
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Writing Topics
Do you want to inspire your students to write great narratives, essays, and reports? Check out these grade-specific writing topics organized by mode (explanatory, creative, and so on). Or search for writing topics that relate to a theme, such as “life” or “animals” or “family.”
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Level: Grade 1
Explanatory Writing
- A day in the rainforest
 - After-school games
 - An important person I know about
 - At the library
 - Foods I don't like
 - Friendly places
 - Games I play with friends
 - Games we play at recess
 - Good things in my neighborhood
 - How plants grow
 - How to make my favorite dessert
 - How to make new friends
 - I like spring because . . .
 - I like to make . . .
 - I'd like to see . . .
 - Insects, insects everywhere
 - Learning to ride a bike
 - My favorite food
 - My favorite pet
 - My favorite season
 - My mom's/dad's hobby
 - My new friend
 - My shopping list
 - Our clubhouse
 - The biggest bubble-gum bubble
 - The funniest zoo animal
 - This person makes me laugh
 - What I know about . . .
 - What I know about an animal
 - What I know about dinosaurs
 - What I know about stars
 - What I know about the ocean
 - What I like about math
 - What makes me laugh?
 - What will I share?
 - Who I will be in the future
 - Who's at the zoo?
 - Why I like to read
 - Why I love to sing
 - Words I think are funny
 
Persuasive Writing
Narrative Writing
- A day at the beach
 - A special birthday
 - Buying something with my own money
 - Cooking dinner with Mom/Dad
 - Eating lunch with my friends
 - Going grocery shopping
 - Going to the circus
 - I rode on a . . .
 - I'm happy when . . .
 - Insects, insects everywhere
 - Learning to ride a bike
 - Losing my teeth
 - My adventure
 - My trip to . . .
 - Noisy times and quiet times
 - Our clubhouse
 - Picnic fun
 - Playing a game with Grandma/Grandpa
 - Playing with pets
 - Something funny that happened to me
 - The biggest thing I ever saw
 - The funniest zoo animal
 - The last time I cried
 - The parade
 - This person makes me laugh
 - When _ was born
 
Response to Literature
Creative Writing
Research Writing
Level: Grade 2
Explanatory Writing
- A bicycle I'd like to have
 - A day in the desert
 - A day in the rainforest
 - A great place to go
 - A great treehouse
 - A place I like to visit
 - A sport I'm good at
 - A trip on a monorail
 - Activities for indoor fun
 - Activities for outdoor fun
 - After-school games
 - Amazing facts I know
 - An amazing animal
 - An important person I know about
 - At the library
 - Dancing to the music
 - Foods I don't like
 - Friendly places
 - Games I play with friends
 - Games we play at recess
 - Good things in my neighborhood
 - Having fun at school
 - Helping out around the house
 - How plants grow
 - How to make my favorite dessert
 - How to make new friends
 - I like spring because . . .
 - I like to make . . .
 - I'd like to see . . .
 - Insects, insects everywhere
 - Learning to ride a bike
 - Magic tricks I can do
 - Making my favorite food
 - My favorite baby-sitter
 - My favorite board game
 - My favorite food
 - My favorite pet
 - My favorite season
 - My favorite teacher
 - My homework place
 - My mom's/dad's hobby
 - My new friend
 - My shopping list
 - Our classroom pet
 - Our clubhouse
 - Some things I like about the museum
 - The best house pets
 - The biggest bubble-gum bubble
 - The funniest zoo animal
 - The weirdest house pets
 - Things that are hard to believe
 - Things to do in the snow
 - This person makes me laugh
 - Unusual fruits and vegetables
 - Water balloons!
 - What I know about . . .
 - What I know about an animal
 - What I know about dinosaurs
 - What I know about stars
 - What I know about the ocean
 - What I like about math
 - What I like about where I live
 - What makes me laugh?
 - What makes me special
 - What will I share?
 - Who I will be in the future
 - Who is beautiful?
 - Who's at the zoo?
 - Why I like to read
 - Why I love to sing
 - Words I think are funny
 
Persuasive Writing
Narrative Writing
- A cozy spot at home
 - A day at the beach
 - A day in the desert
 - A funny time in my family
 - A great day with a friend
 - A great place to go
 - A great treehouse
 - A helpful person I have met
 - A person who means the world to me
 - A special birthday
 - A trip on a monorail
 - A walk in the woods
 - Buying something with my own money
 - Cooking dinner with Mom/Dad
 - Dancing to the music
 - Eating lunch with my friends
 - Funny things my pet has done
 - Going grocery shopping
 - Going to the circus
 - Having fun at school
 - Helping out around the house
 - I rode on a . . .
 - I'm happy when . . .
 - Insects, insects everywhere
 - Learning to ride a bike
 - Losing my teeth
 - My adventure
 - My best birthday
 - My dream
 - My favorite family story
 - My homework place
 - My trip to . . .
 - Noisy times and quiet times
 - Our clubhouse
 - Picnic fun
 - Playing a game with Grandma/Grandpa
 - Playing with pets
 - Putting on a play
 - Something funny that happened to me
 - Swimming at the pool or lake
 - The best house pets
 - The biggest thing I ever saw
 - The funniest zoo animal
 - The last time I cried
 - The parade
 - Things to do in the snow
 - This person makes me laugh
 - Water balloons!
 - When everything goes wrong
 - When _ was born
 
Response to Literature
Creative Writing
- A cozy spot at home
 - A dark hallway
 - A story about a holiday
 - A trip on a rocket ship
 - A walk in the woods
 - Dear George Washington
 - Donuts for dinner
 - Funny things my pet has done
 - Making my favorite food
 - My dream
 - Seeing the world through the eyes of . . .
 - Something I wish would happen
 - Sometimes I wish . . .
 - What if I met a . . .
 - What if I were 10 years old?
 - What if I were someone else?
 - What if there were no electricity
 - What if toys could talk?
 - What's under my bed?
 
Research Writing
Business Writing
Level: Grade 3
Explanatory Writing
- A bicycle I'd like to have
 - A day in the desert
 - A day in the rainforest
 - A great place to go
 - A great treehouse
 - A place I like to visit
 - A sport I'm good at
 - A trip on a monorail
 - Activities for indoor fun
 - Activities for outdoor fun
 - After-school games
 - Amazing facts I know
 - An amazing animal
 - An important person I know about
 - At the library
 - Dancing to the music
 - Foods I don't like
 - Friendly places
 - Games I play with friends
 - Games we play at recess
 - Good things in my neighborhood
 - Having fun at school
 - Helping out around the house
 - How plants grow
 - How to make my favorite dessert
 - How to make new friends
 - I like spring because . . .
 - I like to make . . .
 - I'd like to see . . .
 - Insects, insects everywhere
 - Learning to ride a bike
 - Magic tricks I can do
 - Making my favorite food
 - My favorite baby-sitter
 - My favorite board game
 - My favorite food
 - My favorite pet
 - My favorite season
 - My favorite teacher
 - My homework place
 - My mom's/dad's hobby
 - My new friend
 - My shopping list
 - Our classroom pet
 - Our clubhouse
 - Some things I like about the museum
 - The best house pets
 - The biggest bubble-gum bubble
 - The funniest zoo animal
 - The weirdest house pets
 - Things that are hard to believe
 - Things to do in the snow
 - This person makes me laugh
 - Unusual fruits and vegetables
 - Water balloons!
 - What I know about . . .
 - What I know about an animal
 - What I know about dinosaurs
 - What I know about stars
 - What I know about the ocean
 - What I like about math
 - What I like about where I live
 - What makes me laugh?
 - What makes me special
 - What will I share?
 - Who I will be in the future
 - Who is beautiful?
 - Who's at the zoo?
 - Why I like to read
 - Why I love to sing
 - Words I think are funny
 
Persuasive Writing
Narrative Writing
- A cozy spot at home
 - A day at the beach
 - A day in the desert
 - A funny time in my family
 - A great day with a friend
 - A great place to go
 - A great treehouse
 - A helpful person I have met
 - A person who means the world to me
 - A special birthday
 - A trip on a monorail
 - A walk in the woods
 - Buying something with my own money
 - Cooking dinner with Mom/Dad
 - Dancing to the music
 - Eating lunch with my friends
 - Funny things my pet has done
 - Going grocery shopping
 - Going to the circus
 - Having fun at school
 - Helping out around the house
 - I rode on a . . .
 - I'm happy when . . .
 - Insects, insects everywhere
 - Learning to ride a bike
 - Losing my teeth
 - My adventure
 - My best birthday
 - My dream
 - My favorite family story
 - My homework place
 - My trip to . . .
 - Noisy times and quiet times
 - Our clubhouse
 - Picnic fun
 - Playing a game with Grandma/Grandpa
 - Playing with pets
 - Putting on a play
 - Something funny that happened to me
 - Swimming at the pool or lake
 - The best house pets
 - The biggest thing I ever saw
 - The funniest zoo animal
 - The last time I cried
 - The parade
 - Things to do in the snow
 - This person makes me laugh
 - Water balloons!
 - When everything goes wrong
 - When _ was born
 
Response to Literature
Creative Writing
- A cozy spot at home
 - A dark hallway
 - A story about a holiday
 - A trip on a rocket ship
 - A walk in the woods
 - Dear George Washington
 - Donuts for dinner
 - Funny things my pet has done
 - Making my favorite food
 - My dream
 - Seeing the world through the eyes of . . .
 - Something I wish would happen
 - Sometimes I wish . . .
 - What if I met a . . .
 - What if I were 10 years old?
 - What if I were someone else?
 - What if there were no electricity
 - What if toys could talk?
 - What's under my bed?
 
Research Writing
Business Writing
Level: Grade 4
Explanatory Writing
- A bicycle I'd like to have
 - A cartoon character that I like
 - A day in the desert
 - A great place to go
 - A great treehouse
 - A place I like to visit
 - A song that means a lot to me
 - A special photograph
 - A special, secret place
 - A sport I'm good at
 - A trip in a submarine
 - A trip on a monorail
 - Activities for indoor fun
 - Activities for outdoor fun
 - Amazing facts I know
 - An amazing animal
 - An important time in history
 - Building a fort
 - Creatures that live in the ocean
 - Creepy, crawly things
 - Dancing to the music
 - Dirt bikes and skateboards
 - Do I want to be famous?
 - Doing homework
 - Going to the dentist
 - Gone fishing!
 - Having fun at school
 - Helping out around the house
 - How to stop hiccups
 - How we divide the chores at our house
 - I don't understand why . . .
 - I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
 - If I started my own business, I'd . . .
 - Instructions for a pet sitter of my pet
 - Let's help the animals by . . .
 - Looking at the globe
 - Magic tricks I can do
 - Making my favorite food
 - My favorite baby-sitter
 - My favorite board game
 - My favorite clothes
 - My favorite form of exercise
 - My favorite teacher
 - My homework place
 - Our classroom pet
 - Pizza is . . .
 - Some things I like about the museum
 - Staying at a friend's house
 - The best house pets
 - The first day of school is the worst/best because . . .
 - The rules we follow
 - The weirdest house pets
 - Things I see when I take a walk
 - Things that are hard to believe
 - Things to do in the snow
 - Unusual fruits and vegetables
 - Water balloons!
 - What I like about where I live
 - What I use a computer for
 - What if I were the teacher?
 - What is important to me?
 - What it's like to use a wheelchair
 - What makes me special
 - What my dreams feel like
 - When I see nature, I . . .
 - Who is beautiful?
 - Why I like/dislike playing team sports
 - Why my mom and dad are the greatest
 
Persuasive Writing
- A cartoon character that I like
 - A song that means a lot to me
 - Let's help the animals by . . .
 - Let's help the environment by . . .
 - My favorite clothes
 - My favorite form of exercise
 - My favorite teacher
 - My favorite teacher
 - My school really needs . . .
 - The first day of school is the worst/best because . . .
 - Things I'd like to change
 - What is important to me?
 - Why I like/dislike playing team sports
 - Why my mom and dad are the greatest
 
Narrative Writing
- A cozy spot at home
 - A day in the desert
 - A day in the life of my pet
 - A funny time in my family
 - A great day with a friend
 - A great place to go
 - A great treehouse
 - A helpful person I have met
 - A person who means the world to me
 - A special photograph
 - A special, secret place
 - A trip on a monorail
 - A visit to a friend's school
 - A walk in the woods
 - An excellent birthday party
 - An important time in history
 - Building a fort
 - Dancing to the music
 - Discovering a new friend
 - Funny things my pet has done
 - Getting my first pair of glasses
 - Going to the dentist
 - Gone fishing!
 - Grandma's attic
 - Having fun at school
 - Helping out around the house
 - I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
 - I'll never eat another . . .
 - If I started my own business, I'd . . .
 - My best birthday
 - My best day
 - My dream
 - My favorite family story
 - My first school memories
 - My homework place
 - My most embarrassing moment
 - Putting on a play
 - Rings on her fingers
 - Staying at a friend's house
 - Swimming at the pool or lake
 - Talk about being scared!
 - The best house pets
 - Things to do in the snow
 - Water balloons!
 - What my dreams feel like
 - When everything goes wrong
 - When I did something amazing
 - When I see nature, I . . .
 - When I was upside down
 - When the big storm hit
 
Response to Literature
Creative Writing
- A cozy spot at home
 - A dark hallway
 - A day in the life of my pet
 - A really spooky story
 - A trip in a submarine
 - A walk in the woods
 - An excellent birthday party
 - An important time in history
 - Building a fort
 - Discovering a new friend
 - Donuts for dinner
 - Funny things my pet has done
 - Going to the dentist
 - Gone fishing!
 - Grandma's attic
 - I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
 - I'll never eat another . . .
 - Making my favorite food
 - My dream
 - Rings on her fingers
 - Something I wish would happen
 - Staying at a friend's house
 - Summer games
 - Talk about being scared!
 - What if there were no electricity
 - What if we suddenly had to move?
 - What my dreams feel like
 - When I see nature, I . . .
 - When I was upside down
 - When the big storm hit
 
Research Writing
Business Writing
Level: Grade 5
Explanatory Writing
- A cartoon character that I like
 - A song that means a lot to me
 - A special photograph
 - A special, secret place
 - A trip in a submarine
 - An important time in history
 - Building a fort
 - Creatures that live in the ocean
 - Creepy, crawly things
 - Dirt bikes and skateboards
 - Do I want to be famous?
 - Doing homework
 - Going to the dentist
 - Gone fishing!
 - How to stop hiccups
 - How we divide the chores at our house
 - I don't understand why . . .
 - I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
 - If I started my own business, I'd . . .
 - Instructions for a pet sitter of my pet
 - Let's help the animals by . . .
 - Looking at the globe
 - My favorite clothes
 - My favorite form of exercise
 - Pizza is . . .
 - Staying at a friend's house
 - The first day of school is the worst/best because . . .
 - The rules we follow
 - Things I see when I take a walk
 - What I use a computer for
 - What if I were the teacher?
 - What is important to me?
 - What it's like to use a wheelchair
 - What my dreams feel like
 - When I see nature, I . . .
 - Why I like/dislike playing team sports
 - Why my mom and dad are the greatest
 
Persuasive Writing
- A cartoon character that I like
 - A song that means a lot to me
 - Let's help the animals by . . .
 - My favorite clothes
 - My favorite form of exercise
 - My favorite teacher
 - My school really needs . . .
 - The first day of school is the worst/best because . . .
 - What is important to me?
 - Why I like/dislike playing team sports
 - Why my mom and dad are the greatest
 
Narrative Writing
- A day in the life of my pet
 - A special photograph
 - A special, secret place
 - A visit to a friend's school
 - An excellent birthday party
 - An important time in history
 - Building a fort
 - Discovering a new friend
 - Getting my first pair of glasses
 - Going to the dentist
 - Gone fishing!
 - Grandma's attic
 - I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
 - I'll never eat another . . .
 - If I started my own business, I'd . . .
 - My best day
 - My first school memories
 - My most embarrassing moment
 - Rings on her fingers
 - Staying at a friend's house
 - Talk about being scared!
 - What my dreams feel like
 - When I did something amazing
 - When I see nature, I . . .
 - When I was upside down
 - When the big storm hit
 
Response to Literature
Creative Writing
- A day in the life of my pet
 - A really spooky story
 - A trip in a submarine
 - An excellent birthday party
 - An important time in history
 - Building a fort
 - Discovering a new friend
 - Going to the dentist
 - Gone fishing!
 - Grandma's attic
 - I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
 - I'll never eat another . . .
 - Rings on her fingers
 - Staying at a friend's house
 - Summer games
 - Talk about being scared!
 - What if we suddenly had to move?
 - What my dreams feel like
 - When I see nature, I . . .
 - When I was upside down
 - When the big storm hit
 
Level: Grade 6
Explanatory Writing
- A game that meant a lot to my childhood
 - A school field trip
 - A toy I've held onto all these years
 - A trip to a space station
 - A typical lunch hour
 - Can farmers grow enough food for everyone?
 - Here's what a new student needs to know
 - How I can change the way I look
 - How I picture myself four years from now
 - How I would define the word . . .
 - I would have liked to have lived during this time.
 - I'm principal for the day. Here is my schedule.
 - I've done something that no one else has done
 - If I could be someone else, I would be . . .
 - My bedroom from top to bottom
 - My chores
 - My favorite place
 - My idea of a fun weekend
 - My life as a . . .
 - My participation in an activity outside of school
 - One thing I want to do by the time I leave 8th grade
 - Overcoming health problems
 - The wildest hairstyle I have ever seen
 - What a family member taught me
 - What a house of the future might look like
 - What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else
 
Persuasive Writing
- A big hazard on the road
 - A big problem in education is . . .
 - A cool store
 - A dedicated teacher or coach
 - Dear Senator
 - Discover nature
 - Finally, a good assembly
 - How could TV be better?
 - Let's save _ in our schools
 - My best class ever
 - My favorite neighbor
 - My favorite singer(s)
 - Rights that kids in my grade should have
 - The worst food I ever ate
 - This really bugs me
 - What's good about hard work?
 - Why I deserve a larger allowance
 - Why parents should be honest with their kids
 - Why school fund-raisers are important
 - Why weekends need to be longer
 
Narrative Writing
- A cool store
 - A game that meant a lot to my childhood
 - A memorable bus ride
 - A narrow escape from trouble
 - A school field trip
 - A time that was just not fair
 - A toy I've held onto all these years
 - A typical lunch hour
 - A visit to a relative's house
 - I've done something that no one else has done
 - If I lived back in history
 - If only I had listened!
 - My best class ever
 - My first concert
 - My first friend
 - My idea of a fun weekend
 - My life as a . . .
 - My participation in an activity outside of school
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Summer in a cabin by a lake
 - The most fun I've had recently
 - The worst food I ever ate
 - We couldn't stop laughing!
 - We got caught!
 - What a family member taught me
 - What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else
 - When I was lost
 
Response to Literature
Creative Writing
- A narrow escape from trouble
 - A time that was just not fair
 - A trip to a space station
 - How _ came to be.
 - If I lived back in history
 - If only I had listened!
 - Life among the cloud people
 - Long ago and far away
 - Meeting myself in the future
 - My favorite place
 - My life as a . . .
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Traveling west in a wagon train
 - We couldn't stop laughing!
 - We got caught!
 - What if a book came to life?
 - When the dinosaurs returned
 
Research Writing
- A job I'd really like to have
 - A trip to a space station
 - All about an amazing place
 - Can farmers grow enough food for everyone?
 - Discover nature
 - I would have liked to have lived during this time.
 - Long ago and far away
 - The most fascinating things I learned
 - The tallest, the deepest, the longest, the biggest
 - Traveling west in a wagon train
 - What a house of the future might look like
 - When I conducted an experiment
 - When science took a big leap forward
 
Business Writing
Personal Writing
Level: Grade 7
Explanatory Writing
- A game that meant a lot to my childhood
 - A school field trip
 - A toy I've held onto all these years
 - A trip to a space station
 - A typical lunch hour
 - Can farmers grow enough food for everyone?
 - Here's what a new student needs to know
 - How I can change the way I look
 - How I picture myself four years from now
 - How I would define the word . . .
 - I would have liked to have lived during this time.
 - I'm principal for the day. Here is my schedule.
 - I've done something that no one else has done
 - If I could be someone else, I would be . . .
 - My bedroom from top to bottom
 - My chores
 - My favorite place
 - My idea of a fun weekend
 - My life as a . . .
 - My participation in an activity outside of school
 - One thing I want to do by the time I leave 8th grade
 - Overcoming health problems
 - The wildest hairstyle I have ever seen
 - What a family member taught me
 - What a house of the future might look like
 - What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else
 
Persuasive Writing
- A big hazard on the road
 - A big problem in education is . . .
 - A cool store
 - A dedicated teacher or coach
 - Dear Senator
 - Discover nature
 - Finally, a good assembly
 - How could TV be better?
 - Let's save _ in our schools
 - My best class ever
 - My favorite neighbor
 - My favorite singer(s)
 - Rights that kids in my grade should have
 - The worst food I ever ate
 - This really bugs me
 - What's good about hard work?
 - Why I deserve a larger allowance
 - Why parents should be honest with their kids
 - Why school fund-raisers are important
 - Why weekends need to be longer
 
Narrative Writing
- A cool store
 - A game that meant a lot to my childhood
 - A memorable bus ride
 - A narrow escape from trouble
 - A school field trip
 - A time that was just not fair
 - A toy I've held onto all these years
 - A typical lunch hour
 - A visit to a relative's house
 - I've done something that no one else has done
 - If I lived back in history
 - If only I had listened!
 - My best class ever
 - My first concert
 - My first friend
 - My idea of a fun weekend
 - My life as a . . .
 - My participation in an activity outside of school
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Summer in a cabin by a lake
 - The most fun I've had recently
 - The worst food I ever ate
 - We couldn't stop laughing!
 - We got caught!
 - What a family member taught me
 - What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else
 - When I was lost
 
Response to Literature
Creative Writing
- A narrow escape from trouble
 - A time that was just not fair
 - A trip to a space station
 - How _ came to be.
 - If I lived back in history
 - If only I had listened!
 - Life among the cloud people
 - Long ago and far away
 - Meeting myself in the future
 - My favorite place
 - My life as a . . .
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Traveling west in a wagon train
 - We couldn't stop laughing!
 - We got caught!
 - What if a book came to life?
 - When the dinosaurs returned
 
Research Writing
- A job I'd really like to have
 - A trip to a space station
 - All about an amazing place
 - Can farmers grow enough food for everyone?
 - Discover nature
 - I would have liked to have lived during this time.
 - Long ago and far away
 - The most fascinating things I learned
 - The tallest, the deepest, the longest, the biggest
 - Traveling west in a wagon train
 - What a house of the future might look like
 - When I conducted an experiment
 - When science took a big leap forward
 
Business Writing
Personal Writing
Level: Grade 8
Explanatory Writing
- A game that meant a lot to my childhood
 - A school field trip
 - A toy I've held onto all these years
 - A trip to a space station
 - A typical lunch hour
 - Can farmers grow enough food for everyone?
 - Here's what a new student needs to know
 - How I can change the way I look
 - How I picture myself four years from now
 - How I would define the word . . .
 - I would have liked to have lived during this time.
 - I'm principal for the day. Here is my schedule.
 - I've done something that no one else has done
 - If I could be someone else, I would be . . .
 - My bedroom from top to bottom
 - My chores
 - My favorite place
 - My idea of a fun weekend
 - My life as a . . .
 - My participation in an activity outside of school
 - One thing I want to do by the time I leave 8th grade
 - Overcoming health problems
 - The wildest hairstyle I have ever seen
 - What a family member taught me
 - What a house of the future might look like
 - What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else
 
Persuasive Writing
- A big hazard on the road
 - A big problem in education is . . .
 - A cool store
 - A dedicated teacher or coach
 - Dear Senator
 - Discover nature
 - Finally, a good assembly
 - How could TV be better?
 - Let's save _ in our schools
 - My best class ever
 - My favorite neighbor
 - My favorite singer(s)
 - Rights that kids in my grade should have
 - The worst food I ever ate
 - This really bugs me
 - What's good about hard work?
 - Why I deserve a larger allowance
 - Why parents should be honest with their kids
 - Why school fund-raisers are important
 - Why weekends need to be longer
 
Narrative Writing
- A cool store
 - A game that meant a lot to my childhood
 - A memorable bus ride
 - A narrow escape from trouble
 - A school field trip
 - A time that was just not fair
 - A toy I've held onto all these years
 - A typical lunch hour
 - A visit to a relative's house
 - I've done something that no one else has done
 - If I lived back in history
 - If only I had listened!
 - My best class ever
 - My first concert
 - My first friend
 - My idea of a fun weekend
 - My life as a . . .
 - My participation in an activity outside of school
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Summer in a cabin by a lake
 - The most fun I've had recently
 - The worst food I ever ate
 - We couldn't stop laughing!
 - We got caught!
 - What a family member taught me
 - What I broke or lost that belongs to someone else
 - When I was lost
 
Response to Literature
Creative Writing
- A narrow escape from trouble
 - A time that was just not fair
 - A trip to a space station
 - How _ came to be.
 - If I lived back in history
 - If only I had listened!
 - Life among the cloud people
 - Long ago and far away
 - Meeting myself in the future
 - My favorite place
 - My life as a . . .
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Traveling west in a wagon train
 - We couldn't stop laughing!
 - We got caught!
 - What if a book came to life?
 - When the dinosaurs returned
 
Research Writing
- A job I'd really like to have
 - A trip to a space station
 - All about an amazing place
 - Can farmers grow enough food for everyone?
 - Discover nature
 - I would have liked to have lived during this time.
 - Long ago and far away
 - The most fascinating things I learned
 - The tallest, the deepest, the longest, the biggest
 - Traveling west in a wagon train
 - What a house of the future might look like
 - When I conducted an experiment
 - When science took a big leap forward
 
Business Writing
Personal Writing
Level: Grade 9
Explanatory Writing
- A day I will always remember
 - A friend who moved away
 - A great scientific breakthrough
 - A person who changed history
 - A personal habit I'd like to change
 - A project I am working on
 - A typical evening at home
 - A visit with the doctor or dentist
 - An invention that transformed the world
 - Causes of a huge change in the world
 - Coping with brothers and sisters
 - Hanging out
 - How a vehicle works
 - How do people cope with constant pain?
 - How I express myself artistically
 - How it would feel to walk in space
 - I admit it: I enjoy professional wrestling.
 - I take some things too seriously
 - If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
 - Is pollution a necessary evil?
 - Is this love?
 - Morning madness
 - My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
 - My dream car
 - My first crush
 - My first encounter with a bully
 - My muscles were so sore after . . .
 - My Web site
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Self-esteem
 - Something this school really needs is . . .
 - Sometimes, adults seem . . .
 - The environment: problem and solution
 - The hardest thing I have ever done
 - The idea hit me like a tornado.
 - The next wave of social media
 - The toys I'll never give up
 - Tools I will need in my intended profession
 - We all make mistakes
 - What animals can teach people
 - What different colors mean to me
 - What do Americans do well?
 - What do I do to break routine?
 - What do I worry about?
 - What if school sports were dropped?
 - What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
 - What it's like where I work
 - Who knows me best?
 - Why are crime dramas so popular?
 - Why are some people so cruel?
 
Persuasive Writing
- "Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal."
 - A change that would improve school life
 - Foods I love, foods I hate
 - Greed
 - I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
 - Is pollution a necessary evil?
 - It's a rule, so it's right . . . right?
 - Let's hear it for my favorite senior citizen
 - Let's push alternate forms of energy
 - Morning madness
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Putting my foot in my mouth
 - Something this school really needs is . . .
 - The government should . . .
 - What if school sports were dropped?
 - What most drives me crazy is . . .
 - Why appearance is not so important
 - Why are some people so cruel?
 - Why I deserve the job
 - _ is like a boomerang
 
Narrative Writing
- A day I will always remember
 - A friend who moved away
 - A funny thing happened when . . .
 - A meaningful gift I've given or received
 - A personal habit I'd like to change
 - A time when I got in trouble
 - A typical evening at home
 - A visit with the doctor or dentist
 - An unforgettable dream
 - Coping with brothers and sisters
 - Hanging out
 - How I express myself artistically
 - I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
 - I take some things too seriously
 - Is this love?
 - Looking at pictures of family and friends
 - Morning madness
 - My brother or sister made me so mad
 - My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
 - My first crush
 - My first encounter with a bully
 - My muscles were so sore after . . .
 - My worst vacation
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Sometimes, adults seem . . .
 - The hardest thing I have ever done
 - The idea hit me like a tornado.
 - The toys I'll never give up
 - We all make mistakes
 - What do I do to break routine?
 - What do I worry about?
 - What I regret most
 - What it's like where I work
 - When I did something amazing
 - When I faced my fears
 - When I learned something difficult
 - When I traveled to . . .
 - Who knows me best?
 - Why are some people so cruel?
 
Response to Literature
Creative Writing
- A funny thing happened when . . .
 - Alone on a desert island
 - An unforgettable dream
 - Greed
 - If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
 - Is this love?
 - My dream car
 - My first crush
 - Sometimes, adults seem . . .
 - The idea hit me like a tornado.
 - What different colors mean to me
 - What I regret most
 - _ is like a boomerang
 
Research Writing
- A great scientific breakthrough
 - A person who changed history
 - A remarkable artist
 - An invention that transformed the world
 - Causes of a huge change in the world
 - How a vehicle works
 - How do people cope with constant pain?
 - How it would feel to walk in space
 - My dream car
 - My Web site
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Self-esteem
 - The environment: problem and solution
 - The government should . . .
 - The next wave of social media
 - Tools I will need in my intended profession
 - What animals can teach people
 - What do Americans do well?
 - What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
 - When I traveled to . . .
 - Why are crime dramas so popular?
 
Business Writing
Personal Writing
Level: Grade 10
Explanatory Writing
- A day I will always remember
 - A friend who moved away
 - A great scientific breakthrough
 - A person who changed history
 - A personal habit I'd like to change
 - A project I am working on
 - A typical evening at home
 - A visit with the doctor or dentist
 - An invention that transformed the world
 - Causes of a huge change in the world
 - Coping with brothers and sisters
 - Hanging out
 - How a vehicle works
 - How do people cope with constant pain?
 - How I express myself artistically
 - How it would feel to walk in space
 - I admit it: I enjoy professional wrestling.
 - I take some things too seriously
 - If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
 - Is pollution a necessary evil?
 - Is this love?
 - Morning madness
 - My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
 - My dream car
 - My first crush
 - My first encounter with a bully
 - My muscles were so sore after . . .
 - My Web site
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Self-esteem
 - Something this school really needs is . . .
 - Sometimes, adults seem . . .
 - The environment: problem and solution
 - The hardest thing I have ever done
 - The idea hit me like a tornado.
 - The next wave of social media
 - The toys I'll never give up
 - Tools I will need in my intended profession
 - We all make mistakes
 - What animals can teach people
 - What different colors mean to me
 - What do Americans do well?
 - What do I do to break routine?
 - What do I worry about?
 - What if school sports were dropped?
 - What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
 - What it's like where I work
 - Who knows me best?
 - Why are crime dramas so popular?
 - Why are some people so cruel?
 
Persuasive Writing
- "Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal."
 - A change that would improve school life
 - Foods I love, foods I hate
 - Greed
 - I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
 - Is pollution a necessary evil?
 - It's a rule, so it's right . . . right?
 - Let's hear it for my favorite senior citizen
 - Let's push alternate forms of energy
 - Morning madness
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Putting my foot in my mouth
 - Something this school really needs is . . .
 - The government should . . .
 - What if school sports were dropped?
 - What most drives me crazy is . . .
 - Why appearance is not so important
 - Why are some people so cruel?
 - Why I deserve the job
 - _ is like a boomerang
 
Narrative Writing
- A day I will always remember
 - A friend who moved away
 - A funny thing happened when . . .
 - A meaningful gift I've given or received
 - A personal habit I'd like to change
 - A time when I got in trouble
 - A typical evening at home
 - A visit with the doctor or dentist
 - An unforgettable dream
 - Coping with brothers and sisters
 - Hanging out
 - How I express myself artistically
 - I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
 - I take some things too seriously
 - Is this love?
 - Looking at pictures of family and friends
 - Morning madness
 - My brother or sister made me so mad
 - My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
 - My first crush
 - My first encounter with a bully
 - My muscles were so sore after . . .
 - My worst vacation
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Sometimes, adults seem . . .
 - The hardest thing I have ever done
 - The idea hit me like a tornado.
 - The toys I'll never give up
 - We all make mistakes
 - What do I do to break routine?
 - What do I worry about?
 - What I regret most
 - What it's like where I work
 - When I did something amazing
 - When I faced my fears
 - When I learned something difficult
 - When I traveled to . . .
 - Who knows me best?
 - Why are some people so cruel?
 
Response to Literature
Creative Writing
- A funny thing happened when . . .
 - Alone on a desert island
 - An unforgettable dream
 - Greed
 - If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
 - Is this love?
 - My dream car
 - My first crush
 - Sometimes, adults seem . . .
 - The idea hit me like a tornado.
 - What different colors mean to me
 - What I regret most
 - _ is like a boomerang
 
Research Writing
- A great scientific breakthrough
 - A person who changed history
 - A remarkable artist
 - An invention that transformed the world
 - Causes of a huge change in the world
 - How a vehicle works
 - How do people cope with constant pain?
 - How it would feel to walk in space
 - My dream car
 - My Web site
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Self-esteem
 - The environment: problem and solution
 - The government should . . .
 - The next wave of social media
 - Tools I will need in my intended profession
 - What animals can teach people
 - What do Americans do well?
 - What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
 - When I traveled to . . .
 - Why are crime dramas so popular?
 
Business Writing
Personal Writing
Level: Grade 11
Explanatory Writing
- A day I will always remember
 - A friend who moved away
 - A great scientific breakthrough
 - A person who changed history
 - A personal habit I'd like to change
 - A project I am working on
 - A typical evening at home
 - A visit with the doctor or dentist
 - An invention that transformed the world
 - Causes of a huge change in the world
 - Coping with brothers and sisters
 - Hanging out
 - How a vehicle works
 - How do people cope with constant pain?
 - How I express myself artistically
 - How it would feel to walk in space
 - I admit it: I enjoy professional wrestling.
 - I take some things too seriously
 - If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
 - Is pollution a necessary evil?
 - Is this love?
 - Morning madness
 - My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
 - My dream car
 - My first crush
 - My first encounter with a bully
 - My muscles were so sore after . . .
 - My Web site
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Self-esteem
 - Something this school really needs is . . .
 - Sometimes, adults seem . . .
 - The environment: problem and solution
 - The hardest thing I have ever done
 - The idea hit me like a tornado.
 - The next wave of social media
 - The toys I'll never give up
 - Tools I will need in my intended profession
 - We all make mistakes
 - What animals can teach people
 - What different colors mean to me
 - What do Americans do well?
 - What do I do to break routine?
 - What do I worry about?
 - What if school sports were dropped?
 - What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
 - What it's like where I work
 - Who knows me best?
 - Why are crime dramas so popular?
 - Why are some people so cruel?
 
Persuasive Writing
- "Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal."
 - A change that would improve school life
 - Foods I love, foods I hate
 - Greed
 - I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
 - Is pollution a necessary evil?
 - It's a rule, so it's right . . . right?
 - Let's hear it for my favorite senior citizen
 - Let's push alternate forms of energy
 - Morning madness
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Putting my foot in my mouth
 - Something this school really needs is . . .
 - The government should . . .
 - What if school sports were dropped?
 - What most drives me crazy is . . .
 - Why appearance is not so important
 - Why are some people so cruel?
 - Why I deserve the job
 - _ is like a boomerang
 
Narrative Writing
- A day I will always remember
 - A friend who moved away
 - A funny thing happened when . . .
 - A meaningful gift I've given or received
 - A personal habit I'd like to change
 - A time when I got in trouble
 - A typical evening at home
 - A visit with the doctor or dentist
 - An unforgettable dream
 - Coping with brothers and sisters
 - Hanging out
 - How I express myself artistically
 - I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
 - I take some things too seriously
 - Is this love?
 - Looking at pictures of family and friends
 - Morning madness
 - My brother or sister made me so mad
 - My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
 - My first crush
 - My first encounter with a bully
 - My muscles were so sore after . . .
 - My worst vacation
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Sometimes, adults seem . . .
 - The hardest thing I have ever done
 - The idea hit me like a tornado.
 - The toys I'll never give up
 - We all make mistakes
 - What do I do to break routine?
 - What do I worry about?
 - What I regret most
 - What it's like where I work
 - When I did something amazing
 - When I faced my fears
 - When I learned something difficult
 - When I traveled to . . .
 - Who knows me best?
 - Why are some people so cruel?
 
Response to Literature
Creative Writing
- A funny thing happened when . . .
 - Alone on a desert island
 - An unforgettable dream
 - Greed
 - If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
 - Is this love?
 - My dream car
 - My first crush
 - Sometimes, adults seem . . .
 - The idea hit me like a tornado.
 - What different colors mean to me
 - What I regret most
 - _ is like a boomerang
 
Research Writing
- A great scientific breakthrough
 - A person who changed history
 - A remarkable artist
 - An invention that transformed the world
 - Causes of a huge change in the world
 - How a vehicle works
 - How do people cope with constant pain?
 - How it would feel to walk in space
 - My dream car
 - My Web site
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Self-esteem
 - The environment: problem and solution
 - The government should . . .
 - The next wave of social media
 - Tools I will need in my intended profession
 - What animals can teach people
 - What do Americans do well?
 - What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
 - When I traveled to . . .
 - Why are crime dramas so popular?
 
Business Writing
Personal Writing
Level: Grade 12
Explanatory Writing
- A day I will always remember
 - A friend who moved away
 - A great scientific breakthrough
 - A person who changed history
 - A personal habit I'd like to change
 - A project I am working on
 - A typical evening at home
 - A visit with the doctor or dentist
 - An invention that transformed the world
 - Causes of a huge change in the world
 - Coping with brothers and sisters
 - Hanging out
 - How a vehicle works
 - How do people cope with constant pain?
 - How I express myself artistically
 - How it would feel to walk in space
 - I admit it: I enjoy professional wrestling.
 - I take some things too seriously
 - If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
 - Is pollution a necessary evil?
 - Is this love?
 - Morning madness
 - My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
 - My dream car
 - My first crush
 - My first encounter with a bully
 - My muscles were so sore after . . .
 - My Web site
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Self-esteem
 - Something this school really needs is . . .
 - Sometimes, adults seem . . .
 - The environment: problem and solution
 - The hardest thing I have ever done
 - The idea hit me like a tornado.
 - The next wave of social media
 - The toys I'll never give up
 - Tools I will need in my intended profession
 - We all make mistakes
 - What animals can teach people
 - What different colors mean to me
 - What do Americans do well?
 - What do I do to break routine?
 - What do I worry about?
 - What if school sports were dropped?
 - What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
 - What it's like where I work
 - Who knows me best?
 - Why are crime dramas so popular?
 - Why are some people so cruel?
 
Persuasive Writing
- "Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal."
 - A change that would improve school life
 - Foods I love, foods I hate
 - Greed
 - I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
 - Is pollution a necessary evil?
 - It's a rule, so it's right . . . right?
 - Let's hear it for my favorite senior citizen
 - Let's push alternate forms of energy
 - Morning madness
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Putting my foot in my mouth
 - Something this school really needs is . . .
 - The government should . . .
 - What if school sports were dropped?
 - What most drives me crazy is . . .
 - Why appearance is not so important
 - Why are some people so cruel?
 - Why I deserve the job
 - _ is like a boomerang
 
Narrative Writing
- A day I will always remember
 - A friend who moved away
 - A funny thing happened when . . .
 - A meaningful gift I've given or received
 - A personal habit I'd like to change
 - A time when I got in trouble
 - A typical evening at home
 - A visit with the doctor or dentist
 - An unforgettable dream
 - Coping with brothers and sisters
 - Hanging out
 - How I express myself artistically
 - I couldn't believe that Mom/Dad volunteered me for that job
 - I take some things too seriously
 - Is this love?
 - Looking at pictures of family and friends
 - Morning madness
 - My brother or sister made me so mad
 - My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
 - My first crush
 - My first encounter with a bully
 - My muscles were so sore after . . .
 - My worst vacation
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Sometimes, adults seem . . .
 - The hardest thing I have ever done
 - The idea hit me like a tornado.
 - The toys I'll never give up
 - We all make mistakes
 - What do I do to break routine?
 - What do I worry about?
 - What I regret most
 - What it's like where I work
 - When I did something amazing
 - When I faced my fears
 - When I learned something difficult
 - When I traveled to . . .
 - Who knows me best?
 - Why are some people so cruel?
 
Response to Literature
Creative Writing
- A funny thing happened when . . .
 - Alone on a desert island
 - An unforgettable dream
 - Greed
 - If I were a superhero, I'd be . . .
 - Is this love?
 - My dream car
 - My first crush
 - Sometimes, adults seem . . .
 - The idea hit me like a tornado.
 - What different colors mean to me
 - What I regret most
 - _ is like a boomerang
 
Research Writing
- A great scientific breakthrough
 - A person who changed history
 - A remarkable artist
 - An invention that transformed the world
 - Causes of a huge change in the world
 - How a vehicle works
 - How do people cope with constant pain?
 - How it would feel to walk in space
 - My dream car
 - My Web site
 - Overcoming health problems
 - Self-esteem
 - The environment: problem and solution
 - The government should . . .
 - The next wave of social media
 - Tools I will need in my intended profession
 - What animals can teach people
 - What do Americans do well?
 - What invention would I like to see in my lifetime?
 - When I traveled to . . .
 - Why are crime dramas so popular?