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Writing Prompts for Grades 5–6: 15 Prompts + Journal Page
15 fun writing prompts for ages 10–12, a new prompt every day, and a free printable journal page.
Writing prompts & journal page
A new prompt every day for each age group, or tap Another prompt. Print it on a page with a picture box and writing lines.
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If you could change one rule at your school, what would it be and why?
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✏️ If you could change one rule at your school, what would it be and why?
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15 writing prompts for ages 10–12
- If you could change one rule at your school, what would it be and why?
- Write about a time you changed your mind about something.
- Describe a problem in your town and how you would solve it.
- Which invention has changed the world the most? Explain your choice.
- Write a story set 100 years in the future.
- Is it better to be a leader or a team player? Give reasons.
- Write about someone who inspires you and why.
- You can have dinner with anyone from history. Who and what would you ask?
- Should kids have homework every day? Argue one side.
- Write a diary entry from the point of view of your pet.
- Describe a mistake that taught you something important.
- Design an app that would help kids. What does it do?
- Write a story that ends: “…and that's why I never opened it again.”
- What does being a good friend mean to you?
- If animals could vote, what would they want changed?
Tip: let children talk about their idea first, then write. A drawing before writing helps younger children plan.
Questions grown-ups ask
How long should children write?+
Ages 5–7: a sentence or two plus a picture. Ages 7–9: a short paragraph. Ages 10–12: a page or more.
Does the prompt change?+
Yes: there's a new prompt of the day every day for each age group, or tap Another prompt.