Students should be encouraged to write something daily and at least once a week write about 3 things they are grateful for today. Using different view points and not always focusing on the negative can help students grow their positive outlook for long term success. Additionally, let students have some lead way and space to show creativity. Let them record their reading, draw a response, make digital artwork, or even a video short.

• What is the most important piece of writing or reading for you?
• How would you describe your family?
• How would you describe the neighborhood/city/town you call home?
• Favorite things describe two of your favorite things.
• What does school mean to you?
• Describe your ideal vacation
• What movie/book changed your life?
• Describe your favorite time of year.
• Explain the scariest moment of your life.
• What would you actually do with a snow day?
• Versus: pick two famous people (politician, athlete, or fictional character) and explain who is better.
• Read 3-4 poems and describe what they mean to you.
• Write a movie or book review
• What were some of the crazy games and memories of friends from childhood?
• What do you see for yourself ten years from now…
• Write an Open Letter to the President, Congress, or State Officials about an important issue.
• Basketball, UK, and March Madness: What’s your take on the insanity?
• BCS, NCAA, Pollsters, and Bowl Games: What’s your take on the insanity?
• Super Bowl & Commercials: Which is more important to you on game night?
• Comment about some of the current events during the semester
• Select a quote from one of the readings in class and interpret the meaning of the quote.