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A Day In The Life Of... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

A Day In The Life Of... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: Describe a day in the life of a blind person. How would the world seem different if you didn't have the sense of sight?
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UFO [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

UFO [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Students will write a story about a picture following the questions provided to them. They will practice writting in complete sentences as well as practicing writting paragraphs. The less advanced ...
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The Saddest You've Ever Been... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

The Saddest You've Ever Been... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  Think of the saddest you've ever been. What made you sad and how did you deal with it?
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Think Of A Time... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Think Of A Time... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  Think of a time when you have been especially proud of yourself. What had you done and why were you so proud?
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What If You Had Been Born In A Different Country? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

What If You Had Been Born In A Different Country? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: What if you had been born in a different country? Which country would you have been born in and would you be any different as a result?
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Imagine You Visit Somebody's House... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Imagine You Visit Somebody's House... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: Imagine you visit somebody's house for the first time and block up their toilet. Describe how you feel, how you would explain it to them, and how they would react.
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Invent A New Super-Car [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Invent A New Super-Car [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: Invent a new super-car. Describe it, and how it is superior to all other cars on the road.
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Imagine That Everything You Touch... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Imagine That Everything You Touch... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: Imagine that everything you touch turns to gold. How would you go about your everyday life, or if you couldn't, why not?
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If You Could Speak Any Language... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Speak Any Language... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: If you would speak any language, which language would it be and what would you do with it? Would you visit some countries to use your new skills?
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The Ultimate Birthday [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

The Ultimate Birthday [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: What if you could give someone the ultimate birthday? What would you do with them and where would you go?
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If You Could Talk To Any Animal...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Talk To Any Animal...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: If you could talk to any animal which animal would it be and why? What would the animal have to say?
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Would You Betray A Friend? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Would You Betray A Friend? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: What if somebody offered you one million dollars to betray a friend? Would you do it, and if so, how would you explain your actions to them?
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Your Country's Flag [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Your Country's Flag [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: Imagine you saw somebody burning your country's flag? Would you want revenge and if so how would you get it?
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If You Ran Into Your Childhood Bully... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Ran Into Your Childhood Bully... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: If you ran into your childhood bully as an adult, what would you do? If you would confront them, what would you do or say?
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If You Were A Multi-billionaire... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Were A Multi-billionaire... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt: If you were a multi-billionaire, would you do anything charitable with your money? How would it change the world?
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Imagine You Were Allowed To Kiss Anybody On Earth... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Imagine You Were Allowed To Kiss Anybody On Earth... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt:  Imagine you were allowed to kiss anybody on earth, who would you choose and why? How would you feel afterwards?
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If You Could Emigrate To Any Country... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Emigrate To Any Country... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt: If you could emigrate to any country, which country would you choose and why? Would your life change as a result? 
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If You Could Read People's Thoughts... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Read People's Thoughts... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  If you could read people's thoughts, what would you do and why? Whose thoughts would you want to read most, and why?
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If You Could Change Your Name...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Change Your Name...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Do you think this name suits your personality more than your current name?
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If You Could Buy One Person Anything For Christmas... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Buy One Person Anything For Christmas... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  If you could buy one person anything for Christmas, regardless of cost, what would you get them and why? Who would you choose to receive the gift?
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If You Were A Song, ...?[CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Were A Song, ...?[CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  If you were a song, what type of song would you be and why? If you can't define it by genre, tempo or mood, describe it in any way you can.
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If You Were Bitten By A Vampire, ...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Were Bitten By A Vampire, ...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  If you were bitten by a vampire, would you live with the blood-lust or ask somebody to kill you before you turned? Describe what your day-to-day life would be like ...
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Imagine You Were Able To Instantly... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Imagine You Were Able To Instantly... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  Imagine you were able to instantly master any academic subject, which subject would it be? Would you change career as a result?
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If You Were A Cartoon Character... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Were A Cartoon Character... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  If you were a cartoon character, who would you be and why?
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If You Could Make One Animal Extinct... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Make One Animal Extinct... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

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Creative writing prompt:  If you could make one animal extinct, which would it be and why? Do you think the world would be better?
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