WRITING TOPICS

My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall 

An unforgettable dream 

The hardest thing I've ever done 

My worst vacation 

My first encounter with a bully 

A "visit" to a hospital, doctor's office, or dentist's office 

Let's hear it for my favorite senior citizen. 

Coping with brothers and sisters 

The toys I'll never give up 

A typical evening at home 

A friend who moved away 

Morning madness 

I couldn't believe that my mother volunteered me for that job. 

When I was a discipline problem 

Putting my foot in my mouth 

A meaningful gift I've given or received 

What if school sports were dropped? 

We all make mistakes. 

Who knows me best? 

Why do I deserve the job? 

What do I worry about? 

My brother (or sister) made me so mad! 

My muscles were so sore after . . . Hanging out 

The pressure of tryouts 

Something this school really needs is . . . 

What do we Americans do well? 

Why are soap operas so popular?

"Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal." 

I take some things too seriously. 

I admit it; I enjoy professional wrestling.

What do I do to break routine?

What invention would you like to see in your lifetime?

Why appearance is not so important

If I were a superhero, I’d be . . .

How I picture myself four years from now

I would like to have lived during this time in history.

One thing I want to do before I die

One thing I want to visit before I die

My most embarrassing moment 

 

1. If I could become invisible...

 2. This is my father’s/ mother’s job.

3. Reasons why people lie.

4. Reasons for going to church.

5. These are the reasons why I don’t go to church.

6. The meaning of “freedom”.

7. I will tell you a story that is only half true.

8. Why do nations wage wars?

9. There will be peace on earth only when...

10. I have something to tell you teacher.

11. Did you know that...

12. The scariest thing that ever happened to me.

13. I once had a scary dream.

14. The strangest dream I ever had.

15. I believe in God.

16. I don’t believe in God because...

17. The meaning of Christmas.

18. Hockey is my life.

19. I get scared when...

20. I wish that I could...

21. I am happy when...

22. I am sad when...

23. The things that get me upset.

24. My favorite subject.

25. My least favorite subject.

26. I just can’t seem to get along with anyone

27. The things that bug me.

28. Why is it that...?

29. This is my family.

30. When I grow up.

31. Our most interesting substitute teacher.

32. My most embarrassing moment.

33. I watch too much television

34. The most interesting place that I have ever visited.

35. What I would do if I were rich.

36. My three wishes.

37. What I think about gambling.

38. My best friend.

39. Friendship is...

40. Why I think friendships are important.

41. This is my home.

42. I play a musical instrument.

43. My experience at the hospital.

44. Things that I like about our school.

45. Things that I don’t like about our school.

46. This is my favorite sport.

47. I would like to tell you about my class.

48. These are some things that I do very well.

49. The proudest moment of my life.

50. The saddest moment of my life.

51. The happiest moment of my life.

 52. My accomplishments.

 53. Why I like animals.

 54. My favorite movie.

 55. My favorite television show.

 56. My fondest school memory.

 57. The person that I admire.

 58. The most interesting person that I have ever met.

 59. The biggest mess that I ever got myself into.

 60. My fondest childhood memory.

 61. This is my hobby.

 62. My biggest goal in life.

 63. Things are not going well for me right now.

 64. My parents.

 65. My religion.

 66. My first flight.

 67. I like..., and these are the reasons why.

 68. I very much dislike..., because...

 69. My life as a citizen of a new country.

 70. What I think about vandalism, drugs and smoking.

 71. Ways in which troubled kids can be helped.

 72. Reasons why people argue.

 73. The best book that I ever read.

 74. This book was really bad.

 75. I often get frustrated.

 76. Dear teacher, I would like to ask you some questions.

 77. Dear teacher, there is something that you need to know.

 78. When I turn 16.

 79. When I become an adult this is what I will be like.

 80. My future wife.

 81. My future husband.

 82. If I could change the world I would do the following.

 83. My wish.

 84. The present that I would like to receive.

 85. Qualities that I look for in a friend.

 86. The greatest summer ever.

 87. The greatest vacation ever.

 88. I like cars.

 89. My favorite and least liked foods.

 90. I have a disability.

 91. When I take a long look in the mirror this is what I see.

 92. What I would like to do when I get older.

 93. How the problem of hunger can be solved.

 94. The problem of crime can be eliminated by...

 95. If I could live anywhere in the world it would be...

 96. Music is an important part of my life.

 97. Why are so many people selfish, greedy and unfriendly?

 98. Things that I like doing.

 99. The things that really bother me.

 100. My favorite music group.