Journal Prompts

A         5 points           3/4 of a page or 250 words

B         4 points           2/3 of a page or 200 words

C         3 points           1/2 of a page or 150 words

D         2 points           1/3 of a page or 100 words

 

Here are the prompts you can choose from:

Describe your perfect vacation.

How would you become friends with someone who didn’t speak your language?

If you could do whatever you wanted to do right now, what would you do?

If you could have lived in another time period, which one would you choose and why?

If you could have one talent that you don’t currently have, what would you want it to be?

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go, and why?

In 20 years, I will be…

Tell about an event in your life that changed you.

What are the most important things in your life?

What are the qualities that make a good friend?

What do you like most about yourself?

What do you like to do in your free time?

What do you think about when you can’t sleep?

What do you think our world needs most?

What does “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence” mean?

What is something you do well?

What is something you wish you could change about yourself?

What is your biggest fear?

What is your favorite book and why?

What is your favorite room in your home and why?

What is your favorite song and why?

What makes you laugh?

What was the best lesson your parent (grandparent, guardian, friend) ever taught you?

What would happen if children ruled the world?

What would happen if it really did rain cats and dogs?

What would happen if there were no rules?

What would you do if a friend asked you to keep a secret that was dangerous to keep?

What would you do if someone said you did something wrong and you didn’t actually do it?

What would you do if you were the leader of your country?