Engaging middle school students in writing can be a challenging task. However, using interesting and thought-provoking writing prompts can help to spark their creativity and encourage them to improve their writing skills. Here are 24 of the best writing prompts for middle school students:
1. If you could spend a day with any fictional character, who would it be and why?
2. Write a letter to your future self in ten years.
3. If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be and why?
4. Imagine you have been stranded on a deserted island. How would you survive?
5. If you could possess any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?
6. Write a story using the following sentence as your first line: “I knew I shouldn’t have taken that shortcut.”
7. Describe a time when you felt proud of yourself for a decision you made or something you accomplished.
8. Write a diary entry from the perspective of an animal.
9. Imagine that you stumble upon a time machine. Where and when would you go? What would you do there?
10. Create your own utopian society: describe its customs, rules, and daily life.
11. Write about a day in the life of someone living 100 years in the future.
12. Create a new holiday and explain its traditions, significance, and how it is celebrated.
13. Describe a dream you had recently and analyze its possible meanings.
14. If you could visit any planet in our solar system, which one would you choose and why?
15. Write about your favorite family tradition – what makes it special to you?
16. Invent a new type of sport and describe its rules, how to play, and required equipment.
17. Imagine that your school is haunted by ghosts from the past – who are they and what do they want?
18. Write a news article about a major event that takes place in your hometown.
19. Describe a moment when you had to make a difficult decision – what factors influenced your decision, and do you think you made the right choice?
20. Write a poem inspired by your favorite season.
21. Create an alternate ending to your favorite book or movie.
22. Choose any historical figure and write an interview with them, asking questions about their life and accomplishments.
23. Imagine you’ve been tasked with creating an amusement park – design the park’s layout, rides, and attractions.
24. Write a story about discovering a hidden talent that changes your life.
These writing prompts offer a variety of topics for middle school students to engage with, including personal experiences, imaginary scenarios, creative projects, and more. Encourage them to explore different styles of writing and to embrace their imagination as they work through these prompts. As they become more comfortable with expressing themselves through writing, their skills will continue to grow and develop.
