WWP PROMPTS
Some reminders...
• Date each entry
• Write out the prompt in your journal before responding to it
• Don’t worry so much about neatness, grammar, punctuation, etc. Just try to get
your thoughts down
• Maximize your time and write as much as you can
• Write at least 7 sentences
1st Nine Weeks
[1] WED, SEPT 2nd
Imagine this: On the 5th of June 2016, nobody dies in the world, anywhere. On the 6th of June, the same thing happens; the media and politicians are baffled. Then on the 7th, something even more incredible occurs. Write about what happens next.
Imagine this: On the 5th of June 2016, nobody dies in the world, anywhere. On the 6th of June, the same thing happens; the media and politicians are baffled. Then on the 7th, something even more incredible occurs. Write about what happens next.
[2] WED, SEPT 9th
A scientist has uncovered exactly what happens to us after we die. Would he/she be better sharing this news with everyone or keeping quiet? Explain your thinking.
A scientist has uncovered exactly what happens to us after we die. Would he/she be better sharing this news with everyone or keeping quiet? Explain your thinking.
[3] WED, SEPT 16th
Everyone loves the great outdoors, right? Write a tribute to Nature telling it why you love it so much and how much different life would be without it. If you hate the outdoors, then give Nature a piece of your mind and tell it why the indoors are superior.
NOTE: Title this entry with an appositive phrase for Nature
Everyone loves the great outdoors, right? Write a tribute to Nature telling it why you love it so much and how much different life would be without it. If you hate the outdoors, then give Nature a piece of your mind and tell it why the indoors are superior.
NOTE: Title this entry with an appositive phrase for Nature
[4] WED, SEPT 23rd
Your cell phone rings and you answer it. You recognize the voice on the other end, but you are utterly shocked that this person should be calling you. Continue this idea describing who the person is and what they want.
NOTE: Some dialogue must be included
Your cell phone rings and you answer it. You recognize the voice on the other end, but you are utterly shocked that this person should be calling you. Continue this idea describing who the person is and what they want.
NOTE: Some dialogue must be included
4th Nine Weeks
[5] WED, APRIL 13th
A dilemma is a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives. Write about a dilemma. Be descriptive and make it engaging. It can be made up, your own, or a made up version of your own.
NOTE: A decision does NOT have to be made—that is up to you.
A dilemma is a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives. Write about a dilemma. Be descriptive and make it engaging. It can be made up, your own, or a made up version of your own.
NOTE: A decision does NOT have to be made—that is up to you.
[6] WED, APRIL 20th
Sometimes people say you can’t forget the past, and sometimes they say you have to forget it. What do you think? Finish this statement “The past is…”, then comment on how and why (in your opinion) it is important and/or meaningless (or somewhere in between).
Sometimes people say you can’t forget the past, and sometimes they say you have to forget it. What do you think? Finish this statement “The past is…”, then comment on how and why (in your opinion) it is important and/or meaningless (or somewhere in between).
[7] WED, APRIL 27th
Consider the five senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing) and respond to the following:
• Which sense is the most important to you?
• If you had to give up one of your senses, which one would it be?
• If you could have a sixth sense, what would you want it to be?
Explain your responses and give examples
Consider the five senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing) and respond to the following:
• Which sense is the most important to you?
• If you had to give up one of your senses, which one would it be?
• If you could have a sixth sense, what would you want it to be?
Explain your responses and give examples
[8] WED, May 4th
You have been asked by major world leaders to decide on ONE invention to be created that would most benefit all of earth’s population, and to rid the world of ONE invention that you feel has brought about more harm than good. Explain your choices, giving reasons behind them.
You have been asked by major world leaders to decide on ONE invention to be created that would most benefit all of earth’s population, and to rid the world of ONE invention that you feel has brought about more harm than good. Explain your choices, giving reasons behind them.