Leon the Loner Students will write a character sketch about Leon, who is a loner. Then they will create a...		Old Acquaintance in a New Role In this writing activity, students create a character based on someone they know, put the...
Someone's Cheating In this activity, students imagine how they would react if they saw the most popular person in...		False Charge Students are asked to imagine that they are being accused of something they didn't do. They are...
Too Much Person In this creative writing activity, students are asked to imagine a person who has too much of a...		One of a Kind Students write a short story about someone they know who is unique and unforgettable.
Juan's New Job In this creative writing activity, students will read about Juan, whose summer job helps him...		Your Historical Favorite Students choose a favorite historical figure and write a short story about that person.
The Final Shot In this creative writing activity, students are given a short prompt that describes an exciting...		Learning Outside of School Students consider a statement about learning outside of school. They reflect on this idea by...
Brenda's Solution Students are given a prompt about best friends Brenda and Lucy. They are then asked to write a...		Brand-New World Students recall a time when they were in an unfamiliar place or situation, and then write a...
Coach's Dilemma In this creative writing activity, students are given a prompt about a high-school coach who...		Meeting a Challenge Students are asked to remember and write about a challenge they faced and overcame. This...
Gatsby: A Tale of Love and Loss Students imagine that they are like Jay Gatsby, and have a lost love who is destroying them....		Surprising Folks: A Look at the Truth Within Students are asked to remember and write about a time when someone they knew turned out to be...
Risking It All for a Friend Students will imagine that a lifelong friend needs help. They will then write a story about how...		A Disagreement In this creative writing activity, students recall a disagreement they had with a friend, and...
Betrayal Students are asked to imagine that they run a small business and that one of their trusted...		Quite a Trip In this activity, students are asked to write about a vacation trip they have taken, using...