Writing Topics
The best way to get into writing is simply to write . . .
and write . . . and write . . . freely. This practice helps you develop a feel for writing. To get started, you’ll need a topic to write about. Below, you will find lists of ideas to serve as starting points for personal or journal writing.
Grade 1
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Write One or Write Source 1
- A special birthday
- I’d like to see . . .
- The biggest thing I ever saw
- Noisy times and quiet times
- I like to make . . .
- What if toys could talk?
- My shopping list
- Don’t litter!
- Big pets and small pets
- Insects, insects everywhere
- I’m happy when . . .
- How plants grow
- My adventure
- Friendly places
- My favorite foods
- I know a lot about . . .
- Picnic fun
- Who’s at the zoo?
- What will I share?
- I rode on a . . .
- The parade
- I wonder why . . .
- What’s under my bed?
- What if I was 10 years old?
- What makes me laugh?
Grade 2
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Write Away or Write Source 2
- Games I play with friends
- How to make new friends
- A joke that makes everybody laugh
- Something funny that happened to me
- What I know about dinosaurs
- An important person I know about
- Good things about my neighborhood
- My favorite foods
- After-school games
- Sometimes I wish . . .
- What I like about math
- My new friend
- A “knock, knock” joke
- Words I think are funny
- What I know about stars
- What I know about the ocean
- Something I don’t understand
- Things that could be better in my neighborhood
- Foods I don’t like
- Games we play at recess
- Some of my favorite books
- More topics.
Grade 3
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Write on Track or Write Source 3
- My best birthday
- My favorite family story
- Magic tricks I can do
- Amazing facts I know
- The best house pets
- Activities for outdoor fun
- What I like about where I live
- A place I’d like to visit
- A sport I’m good at
- Things I’d like to change
- Book characters I’d like to meet
- Things that are hard to believe
- Funny things my pet has done
- The weirdest house pets
- Activities for indoor fun
- A helpful person I’ve met
- A great place to go
- Having fun at school
- More topics.
Grades 4-5
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Writers Express, All Write, Write Source 4, or Write Source 5
- Staying at a friend’s house
- A special secret place
- When I was upside down
- What if we suddenly had to move?
- My most embarrassing moment
- Talk about being scared!
- Do I want to be famous?
- Creepy, crawly things
- What if I were the teacher?
- I’ll never eat another . . .
- My biggest surprise
- This school really needs . . .
- The first day of school is the worst/best.
- A pet sitter needs special instructions to care for my pet.
- Doing homework
- A song that means a lot to me
- My best day
- A day in the life of my pet
- I don't understand why . . .
- Dirt bikes and in-line skates
- A visit to a friend’s school
- What is important to me?
- A terrible storm
- Me and the outdoors
- My first school memories
- More topics.
Grades 6-8
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Write Source 6, Write Source 7, Write Source 8, Write Source 2000, or All Write
- Here’s what a new student needs to know about my school.
- Why weekends should be longer
- A narrow escape from trouble
- What I’ve broken or lost that belongs to someone else
- My first friend
- A visit to a relative’s house
- My chores
- A dedicated teacher or coach
- When I was lost
- My idea of a fun weekend
- A school field trip
- I’ve done something no one else has done.
- I’m principal for the day. Here’s my schedule of events.
- A typical lunch hour
- If only I would have listened!
- How could TV be better?
- My favorite neighbor
- My bedroom from top to bottom
- A memorable bus ride
- My best class ever
- My first concert
- Finally, a good assembly
- If I could be someone else, I would be . . .
- The most fun I’ve had recently
- More topics.
Grades 9-12
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Write Ahead, Writers Inc, Write Source 9, Write Source 10, School to Work, or Write for College
- My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall
- The hardest thing I’ve ever done
- My first encounter with a bully
- Let’s hear it for my favorite senior citizen.
- The toys I’ll never give up
- A friend who moved away
- I couldn’t believe that my mother volunteered me for that job.
- Putting my foot in my mouth
- What if school sports were dropped?
- Who knows me best?
- What do I worry about?
- My muscles were so sore after . . .
- What do we Americans do well?
- “Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal.”
- I admit it; I enjoy professional wrestling.
- An unforgettable dream
- My worst vacation
- A “visit” to a hospital, doctor’s office, or dentist’s office
- Coping with brothers and sisters
- A typical evening at home
- Morning madness
- When I was a discipline problem
- A meaningful gift I’ve given or received
- We all make mistakes.
- Why do I deserve the job?
- My brother (or sister) made me so mad!
- Hanging out
- Something this school really needs is . . .
- Why are soap operas so popular?
- I take some things too seriously.
- What do I do to break routine?
- More topics.