Writing Topics

Here is a list of writing topics you might like to choose from:

  • Five things I would want my teacher to know about me
  • http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/story-starters/
  • My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
  • The hardest thing I’ve ever done
  • My first encounter with a bully
  • A friend who moved away
  • Putting my foot in my mouth
  • What if school sports were dropped?
  • Who knows me best?
  • What do I worry about?
  • An unforgettable dream
  • My worst holiday
  • A “visit” to a hospital, doctor’s office, or dentist’s office
  • Coping with brothers and sisters
  • A typical evening at home
  • Morning madness
  • We all make mistakes.
  • My brother (or sister) made me so mad!
  • Hanging out
  • Something this school really needs is . . .
  • Why are soap operas (like Shortland Street) so popular?
  • I take some things too seriously.
  • Here’s what a new student needs to know about my school.
  • Why weekends should be longer
  • A narrow escape from trouble
  • What I’ve broken or lost that belongs to someone else
  • My first friend
  • A visit to a relative’s house
  • My chores
  • A dedicated teacher or coach
  • When I was lost
  • My idea of a fun weekend
  • A school field trip
  • I’ve done something no one else has done.
  • I’m principal for the day. Here’s my schedule of events.
  • A typical lunchtime
  • If only I would have listened!
  • How could TV be better?
  • My favorite neighbour
  • My bedroom from top to bottom
  • My best class ever
  • Finally, a good assembly
  • If I could be someone else, I would be . . .
  • The most fun I’ve had recently