Providing students with writing prompts is considered one of the most effective strategies for teachers on the first day of school . It not only encourages self-expression in students but also creates a positive classroom atmosphere. These prompts invite students to reflect, connect, and set intentions, fostering a sense of engagement and purpose right from the start of the academic year.Here is an example of prompts you can use with your students.You can choose prompts that best suit the age group and interests of your students:
- If I could go anywhere, I would…
- I learn the most when the teacher…
- I learn the most when I…
- After high school, I will probably…
- My ideal job would be…
- Three adjectives others might use to describe me are…
- My definition of (biology, chemistry, physics, earth science) is…
- The best book I read over the summer was…
- One thing I’m really good at is…
- A goal I have for this school year is…
- If I could have any superpower, I would choose…
- The most interesting place I’ve ever been is…
- My favorite subject in school is…
- I feel happiest when…
- One thing I’d like to learn more about is…
- I admire this person (real or fictional) because…
- Something that always makes me smile is…
- The most important value to me is…
- If I had a time machine, I would visit…
- My favorite way to spend the weekend is…
- A challenge I faced last school year and how I overcame it was…
- One thing I want to change about myself this year is…
- The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is…
- I’m looking forward to this school year because…
- A hobby or talent I’d like to develop is…
- I believe that kindness is important because…
- The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is…
