100 Journal Prompts!
1. Write about whatever you’d like to--something that’s been on your mind, something that just happened, something that’s been bugging you, a goofy story (true or fictional), a poem…
2.Write a journal that begins with the following words…“One thing I know is that…”
3. Write a journal that begins with the words…“There are many things I find annoying. For example,…”
4. Write a journal that begins with the following words… “The weirdest person I know is...”
5. Write a journal that begins with the following words… “Sometimes I get angry and I just need to relax...”
6. Tell me all about one of your first memories from school.
7. Describe a movie you recently saw.
8. Your town is considering outlawing the purchase of energy drinks by kids under 16. Is this a good or bad idea? Explain.
9. Write about a disagreement you had with someone.
10. My favorite season of the year is ________ because...
11. To help meet state standards, the state board of education is considering making the school year 1 month longer. Your thoughts?
12. My proudest moment was...
13. What are the habits of “A” students? Of “F” students?
14. Convince a parent to raise your allowance.
15. An interesting story about a family member would be...
16. Describe what you look like to a blind person.
17. Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
18. One time I was truly scared was...
19. “I was abducted by aliens last night. Let me describe my experience...”
20. What new extracurricular activity does our school need? Why?
21. A time I was embarrassed of a parent was...
22. Describe a best friend’s personality and appearance.
23. The best food in the world is __________. Here’s why...
24. Write about something you did once and will never do again.
25. Write a poem about Christmas or winter (10 lines minimum).
26. Write an advice column for lonely teens who want a girlfriend/boyfriend.
27. A time when I got injured was….
28. Describe a favorite teacher.
29. Why should Mr. Martin pay you the $3. 46 he has in his pocket?
30. Narrate what happens during your usual school day morning, from when you awake until the 8:20 bell.
31. If you were given 15 minutes with the President, what would you tell him to change and why would you have it changed?
32. Write about a time when you did a good deed.
33. Describe a favorite song of yours. Why do you like it so much?
34. Write about a recent trend or fashion that you think is ridiculous, and explain why you don’t like it.
35. Write a short article for Wikipedia’s entry about you.
36. Write the dialogue for a scene between a boss and the lazy employee he’s firing.
37. Write a script for a commercial advertising Mc Donald’s new McBiscuts ’n Gravy.
38. Tell about a time when you felt very sorry for someone.
39. Describe your favorite snack.
40. Persuade me to watch your favorite television show.
41. Tell about a time when you thought something was going to be boring, but ended up being fun.
42. Describe the culture of the Amazonian jungle tribe you recently discovered, the Hootunoota.
43. Which of the six pillars of character (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship) is most lacking in today’s youth? Explain.
44. Relate an experience when you were very sick.
45. Describe your favorite videogame
46. Convince me to send my six-year-old son to Camp Goodtimes this summer.
47. Narrate a tour gone terribly wrong at the local cheese factory.
48. Describe what your dream bedroom would look like.
49. Write a script for scene involving a child asking a parent if he/she can have a sleepover.
50. Recount an experience when you witnessed something disgusting.
51. Describe what it is like shoveling snow to someone who has only lived on the equator.
52. Convince your parents to let you keep the cute, cuddly bear cub you just found.
53. Write about your very first crush.
54. Describe in detail your favorite toy growing up.
55. Should students receive detentions for missing homework? Explain.
56. Tell about a time you were lost.
57. Describe in detail your favorite class.
58. After reading an article about internet bullying, your mom wants to keep you from using Facebook, MySpace, and e-mail. Tell her she’s over-reacting.
59. Give an account of the time you accidently drove your parents’ car into a lake.
60. Write a short poem (twelve lines min.) about life as an eighth grader.
61. The nation-wide Quality Teachers Count committee is thinking about awarding the staff at EPGJHS their Grand Prize Ribbon of Excellence. They are asking you if this would be a good choice. Tell them your opinion.
62. Tell the tale of Mr. Martin’s adventure to Wal-Mart last night.
63. Describe what kind of day it is outside right now.
64.Persuade your classmates that your favorite breakfast cereal is the best in the world.
65. Tell a story about something that happened to one of your parents.
66. Describe your average day from when you get out of school until when you go to bed.
67. Come up with a new routine to start class (besides D.O.L), and persuade me to do it.
68. Write down a favorite quote of yours and explain what it means to you.
69. Do students cheat much in school? Without using any names, explain.
70. I just saw you throw a pen at a student. Persuade me not to give you a detention.
71. Tell about something humorous that happened during class.
72. Describe what you believe your life will really be like when you’re 30.
73. After going dateless for a year, you’ve decided to use E-Harmony. Write a profile that will convince another E-Harmony user to go out with you.
74. Describe your least favorite vacation you’ve been on.
75. Write about your first crush.
76. Describe smells you particularly like and dislike.
77. Write what you’d like to say to a parent or relative, but for one reason or another, have never had the chance to express.
78. Make up an enthusiastic commercial for dirt.
79. Write a “thank you” note to an inanimate (non-living) object.
80. What’s the deal with junior high boys/girls? What’s their problem?
81. List 10 questions you’d like to ask God.
82. Write an apology letter to someone you’ve been mean to.
83. Tell the story about what led up to the last time you cried.
84.Write about a day in the life of a squirrel… from the squirrel’s point-of-view.
85. Expound upon people’s hairstyles and what a person’s hair says about them.
86.Write about a good memory you had with a parent or grandparent.
87. Report on a battle between a bigfoot and a unicorn
88. Write about when you met someone for the first time.
89. Write an obituary for a fictitious, famous circus freak.
90. Write a letter to the President persuading him to institute a new holiday. What’s the holiday, why do we need it, and how should it be celebrated?
91. Pretend you’re a coach and your team is down at half-time. Write a pep talk that will be sure to motivate them to win the game.
92. Story Starter: “Here we are at the mall, kids,” my mom announced. “Out you go. I’ll be back to pick you up in about three hours, Okay?”…
93. Story Starter: “AHHHHHHH!” Alison pushed open the door to find the most gruesome sight she’d ever seen…
94. Story Starter: “Well, Bubba,” said Jethro, “How’s about you ‘n me go down to the Quickie Mart and get ourselves a slushie?”…
95. Story Starter: “Ducking beneath the counter in the school office, I could not believe what I overheard the teachers saying…”
96. Story Starter: “Alex was sipping his punch alone in the corner of the gym when suddenly… the most beautiful girl in the world arrived at the dance…”
97. Story Starter: “Arrh, Matey! Ye shall be walking the plank unless ye tell me what ye did with me blasted treasure…”
98.Story Starter: “Axel revved up his motorcycle and sped straight to…”
99. Story Starter: “Erma’s face became beet-red as the teacher unfolded her note and began to read it to the entire class…”
100. Story Starter: “I heard tapping at my bedroom window last night at around 12:30…”
2.Write a journal that begins with the following words…“One thing I know is that…”
3. Write a journal that begins with the words…“There are many things I find annoying. For example,…”
4. Write a journal that begins with the following words… “The weirdest person I know is...”
5. Write a journal that begins with the following words… “Sometimes I get angry and I just need to relax...”
6. Tell me all about one of your first memories from school.
7. Describe a movie you recently saw.
8. Your town is considering outlawing the purchase of energy drinks by kids under 16. Is this a good or bad idea? Explain.
9. Write about a disagreement you had with someone.
10. My favorite season of the year is ________ because...
11. To help meet state standards, the state board of education is considering making the school year 1 month longer. Your thoughts?
12. My proudest moment was...
13. What are the habits of “A” students? Of “F” students?
14. Convince a parent to raise your allowance.
15. An interesting story about a family member would be...
16. Describe what you look like to a blind person.
17. Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
18. One time I was truly scared was...
19. “I was abducted by aliens last night. Let me describe my experience...”
20. What new extracurricular activity does our school need? Why?
21. A time I was embarrassed of a parent was...
22. Describe a best friend’s personality and appearance.
23. The best food in the world is __________. Here’s why...
24. Write about something you did once and will never do again.
25. Write a poem about Christmas or winter (10 lines minimum).
26. Write an advice column for lonely teens who want a girlfriend/boyfriend.
27. A time when I got injured was….
28. Describe a favorite teacher.
29. Why should Mr. Martin pay you the $3. 46 he has in his pocket?
30. Narrate what happens during your usual school day morning, from when you awake until the 8:20 bell.
31. If you were given 15 minutes with the President, what would you tell him to change and why would you have it changed?
32. Write about a time when you did a good deed.
33. Describe a favorite song of yours. Why do you like it so much?
34. Write about a recent trend or fashion that you think is ridiculous, and explain why you don’t like it.
35. Write a short article for Wikipedia’s entry about you.
36. Write the dialogue for a scene between a boss and the lazy employee he’s firing.
37. Write a script for a commercial advertising Mc Donald’s new McBiscuts ’n Gravy.
38. Tell about a time when you felt very sorry for someone.
39. Describe your favorite snack.
40. Persuade me to watch your favorite television show.
41. Tell about a time when you thought something was going to be boring, but ended up being fun.
42. Describe the culture of the Amazonian jungle tribe you recently discovered, the Hootunoota.
43. Which of the six pillars of character (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship) is most lacking in today’s youth? Explain.
44. Relate an experience when you were very sick.
45. Describe your favorite videogame
46. Convince me to send my six-year-old son to Camp Goodtimes this summer.
47. Narrate a tour gone terribly wrong at the local cheese factory.
48. Describe what your dream bedroom would look like.
49. Write a script for scene involving a child asking a parent if he/she can have a sleepover.
50. Recount an experience when you witnessed something disgusting.
51. Describe what it is like shoveling snow to someone who has only lived on the equator.
52. Convince your parents to let you keep the cute, cuddly bear cub you just found.
53. Write about your very first crush.
54. Describe in detail your favorite toy growing up.
55. Should students receive detentions for missing homework? Explain.
56. Tell about a time you were lost.
57. Describe in detail your favorite class.
58. After reading an article about internet bullying, your mom wants to keep you from using Facebook, MySpace, and e-mail. Tell her she’s over-reacting.
59. Give an account of the time you accidently drove your parents’ car into a lake.
60. Write a short poem (twelve lines min.) about life as an eighth grader.
61. The nation-wide Quality Teachers Count committee is thinking about awarding the staff at EPGJHS their Grand Prize Ribbon of Excellence. They are asking you if this would be a good choice. Tell them your opinion.
62. Tell the tale of Mr. Martin’s adventure to Wal-Mart last night.
63. Describe what kind of day it is outside right now.
64.Persuade your classmates that your favorite breakfast cereal is the best in the world.
65. Tell a story about something that happened to one of your parents.
66. Describe your average day from when you get out of school until when you go to bed.
67. Come up with a new routine to start class (besides D.O.L), and persuade me to do it.
68. Write down a favorite quote of yours and explain what it means to you.
69. Do students cheat much in school? Without using any names, explain.
70. I just saw you throw a pen at a student. Persuade me not to give you a detention.
71. Tell about something humorous that happened during class.
72. Describe what you believe your life will really be like when you’re 30.
73. After going dateless for a year, you’ve decided to use E-Harmony. Write a profile that will convince another E-Harmony user to go out with you.
74. Describe your least favorite vacation you’ve been on.
75. Write about your first crush.
76. Describe smells you particularly like and dislike.
77. Write what you’d like to say to a parent or relative, but for one reason or another, have never had the chance to express.
78. Make up an enthusiastic commercial for dirt.
79. Write a “thank you” note to an inanimate (non-living) object.
80. What’s the deal with junior high boys/girls? What’s their problem?
81. List 10 questions you’d like to ask God.
82. Write an apology letter to someone you’ve been mean to.
83. Tell the story about what led up to the last time you cried.
84.Write about a day in the life of a squirrel… from the squirrel’s point-of-view.
85. Expound upon people’s hairstyles and what a person’s hair says about them.
86.Write about a good memory you had with a parent or grandparent.
87. Report on a battle between a bigfoot and a unicorn
88. Write about when you met someone for the first time.
89. Write an obituary for a fictitious, famous circus freak.
90. Write a letter to the President persuading him to institute a new holiday. What’s the holiday, why do we need it, and how should it be celebrated?
91. Pretend you’re a coach and your team is down at half-time. Write a pep talk that will be sure to motivate them to win the game.
92. Story Starter: “Here we are at the mall, kids,” my mom announced. “Out you go. I’ll be back to pick you up in about three hours, Okay?”…
93. Story Starter: “AHHHHHHH!” Alison pushed open the door to find the most gruesome sight she’d ever seen…
94. Story Starter: “Well, Bubba,” said Jethro, “How’s about you ‘n me go down to the Quickie Mart and get ourselves a slushie?”…
95. Story Starter: “Ducking beneath the counter in the school office, I could not believe what I overheard the teachers saying…”
96. Story Starter: “Alex was sipping his punch alone in the corner of the gym when suddenly… the most beautiful girl in the world arrived at the dance…”
97. Story Starter: “Arrh, Matey! Ye shall be walking the plank unless ye tell me what ye did with me blasted treasure…”
98.Story Starter: “Axel revved up his motorcycle and sped straight to…”
99. Story Starter: “Erma’s face became beet-red as the teacher unfolded her note and began to read it to the entire class…”
100. Story Starter: “I heard tapping at my bedroom window last night at around 12:30…”