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Imagine: you’re in Social Studies. You hear a fellow 7 th -grader sitting next to you say “Ugh, I have to take the SAT this weekend.” What is this person talking about? Why would you take the SAT in middle school? Is there even such a thing as a 7 th grade SAT score?
If you're a parent, you may have heard of various advanced programs for gifted and talented children that require taking the SAT. But is it worth it to have your child take the SAT so early? Why start the stress around college applications earlier than high school?
In this article, I’ll go over the pros and cons of taking the SAT in 7 th grade and the programs you can get into with high 7 th grade SAT scores.
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Is Taking the SAT This Early Useful?
As with many questions, there’s not a simple yes or no answer . Whether or not you should plan on taking the SAT in 7 th grade depends on why you are taking the SAT .
Taking the SAT Early Is Not Useful If...
You're taking it to get into college. Unless you're applying to college extremely early (age 15 or so), most schools will want to see a more recent assessment of your abilities. Not only is there content on the SAT that just isn't taught until high school (e.g. certain Math topics), but there is also a huge amount of development and change that happens in the adolescent brain .
Colleges don't ask you for your middle school grades when you apply to college; they're more interested in who you are when you're applying (rather than who you were in middle school). It's pretty unlikely that any school will look at your SAT score from when you were 12 and think “Ah, that’s what that person is like now.”
We generally recommend starting SAT prep no sooner than 9th grade , even for the most ambitious students. If you're a younger student, it's usually more productive to focus on doing well in school and building a solid foundation for the math and reading skills you'll need on the SAT.
Taking the SAT Early Is Useful If...
You want to familiarize yourself with the test. Sometimes, anxiety over the SAT can make the test into more of an obstacle than necessary. Taking the test early can turn the unknown into the known, which you can then plan for.
You have the necessary funds to pay to take the test and are curious about it. You probably won't be able to get a fee waiver if you’re taking the SAT for personal enrichment, but if want to see what it's like to take such a lengthy standardized test, go for it.
You want to take part in special programs for talented youth. These programs often require taking the SAT/ACT as either a prerequisite for the program or as part of the program. The SAT isn’t necessarily the only qualifying test you can for these programs - often, programs will accept other assessment measures like IQ tests or school standardized tests - but it is a test you can study for, and there are many high-quality resources out there to help you, even with 7 th grade SAT prep .
What Programs Require Taking the SAT Early?
There are several programs that provide advanced academic and mentoring opportunities as well as recognition for students who did well on the 7 th grade SAT. It's important to note that these programs will not judge your score the same way a college admissions officer might. The programs recognize that you’re younger than the average SAT-taker, so they're not looking for perfect scores by any means; instead, they want to see how well you compared to other students your age.
Below, I've compiled a short list of programs that require (or recommend) you take the SAT in 7 th grade for you to look through.
Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search
Participation in the Duke 7 th grade talent search qualifies students for various summer programs and recognition ceremonies. As part of the talent search, you’ll take the SAT; you can also take the SAT to qualify for the talent search in the first place. Find out more about the Duke TIP SAT score requirements here !
CTY at Johns Hopkins
Taking the SAT can also qualify you for programs at the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins . These programs range from summer courses to online classes with advanced content, with awards ceremonies for exceptionally high-scoring young students. If you take the SAT before age 13, you may also be able to qualify for CTY's Study of Exceptional Talent . You can also take the SAT through CTY's talent search program . To learn more about the SAT requirements for CTY, read this article .
Other Programs
There are several other programs that provide younger students with the chance to take the SAT and participate in summer enrichment programs. We've already written detailed articles about Stanford EPGY , Summer Institute for the Gifted , and NUMATS on our blog, but there are several other programs for talented adolescents that are worth looking into:
- Academic Talent Search at UC Irvine
- Joseph Baldwin Academy (JBA) at Truman State University
- Western Academic Talent Search (formerly the Rocky Mountain Talent Search)
- VAMPY at Western Kentucky University
- Vanderbilt's Programs for Talented Youth
- Talented and Gifted Program at Southern Methodist University
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Why Do These Programs Use the SAT?
"If these programs are for younger students, why does the SAT matter at all?" you might be wondering. "Wouldn't some other kind of assessment be better?"
In fact, there are three key reasons that programs for talented young students use the SAT:
1. The SAT Is a Widely Available Test
You don’t have to set up a special session with a counselor to take an IQ test - you can just go to a testing center near you and take it.
2. There Are Years of Data on the SAT
Programs for gifted and talented youth have been using the SAT as a standard for many years, so they can easily compare your score against past (non-high school) students' scores.
3. The SAT Measures Important Skills
The SAT tests students' critical reading and mathematical intelligence. Both of these skills (particularly critical reading) are important for taking advanced courses because they're not just knowledge-based, but skill-based. Rather than testing you on well you can memorize facts (like a history test), the SAT tests you on how well you read and think.
Many of the programs I mentioned above use SAT scores not just as a criterion for allowing students entry to the programs, but as a way to place students in the appropriate level courses.
How Is Your SAT Prep Different as a 7 th Grader?
An important part of 7 th grade SAT test prep is knowing to aim for a lower score than if you were in high school and applying to college. For the most part, you simply haven’t learned everything you’ll need to learn for the SAT: your vocabulary is smaller than a high schooler's, and you haven't learned all of the math yet. Create a realistic target SAT score by filling out our worksheet and replacing "colleges you want to apply to" with "programs you want to apply to."
SAT prep for middle schoolers should be lower pressure because the stakes are lower . While the summer programs I mentioned above may provide enrichment, they aren't nearly as essential to your future as college is. Furthermore, the programs aren't looking for the same kinds of scores as colleges are; the programs have collected many years of data on what score range can be expected for gifted seventh graders, and will not be comparing you against much older students.
Finally, an important logistical detail for those who want to take the SAT in 7 th grade is that you can’t register online for the SAT if you're under age 13 ; because of Internet privacy laws, the CollegeBoard requires all students under the age of 13 to register for the SAT by paper. This mostly just means that you have to plan farther in advance if you want to take the SAT as a 7 th grader - you can't just decide a couple of weeks before the test that you want to go for it.
SAT for 7th Graders: Yes or No?
You should take the SAT in 7 th grade if you want to familiarize yourself with the test and decrease anxiety , satisfy your curiosity , or take part in any of several programs for gifted and talented youth .
If you're just taking the test to apply to college, you should wait to take the SAT until you're older.
What’s Next?
Maybe you don't need to take the SAT in middle school, but should you start preparing for it then? Read more about prepping for the SAT as a 7th grader in this article .
Let's say you do take the SAT in 7 th grade. How can you compare yourself to other seventh graders, rather than high schoolers? PrepScholar co-founder Dr. Fred Zhang has done the math for you on what a good SAT score for a 7 th grader is .
Want more articles on test-taking that are specifically for 7 th - and 8 th - grade students? Check out the "early achievers" section of our blog !
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32 Free & Fun 7th Grade Writing Prompts
Yes, we have some excellent and free 7th grade writing prompts and ideas for you and your students . Use these journal prompts for seventh graders to help your kids better understand their thoughts, clarify their emotions, and articulate their opinions in a healthy, constructive way. Take a look now and, above all, have fun and enjoy.
Seventh grade…what a fun time full of changes, transition, and growth!
For many students, seventh grade is an incredibly significant transitional year. Your students are becoming teenagers for the first time and officially leaving childhood behind.
They are also beginning to think very seriously about where they’ll go to high school, who they’ll be friends with, and what kind of students they will be.
Why Use 7th Grade Writing Prompts and Journaling Ideas
As a teacher, one of the toughest challenges you’ll face is keeping your students focused during this time while also still equipping them with the tools they need to grow and develop into confident, responsible, young teens.
That’s why having your students keep a daily journal can be such a powerful tool.
Journaling encourages teens to slow down for a little bit and take some time to sort out the confusing emotions and thoughts inside their own heads.
In this set of 7th grade writing prompts, your 7th graders will tackle tough questions like what they truly love about themselves and what they’ve learned over the years.
They’ll also reflect on important topics like why they don’t always agree with their parents and the qualities that make someone a good teacher.
So get to it and use this awesome list of 7th grade wiring prompts with your students today. I think you’ll be glad you did.
7th Grade Writing Prompts & Ideas
- Do you enjoy public speaking? Why or why not?
- Which is more important—book smarts or people smarts? Why? Which do you have more of?
- Think of something you’re good at and write about how you could teach someone else to do the same thing.
- Write about a time when you changed someone else’s opinion on a topic. How did you do it?
- What is something your parents don’t understand about your life? Why do you think they have trouble relating with you on this issue?
- Write a short story about a fictional city where everyone has one surprising thing in common.
- Think of one major difference between your experience in school and your parents’ experience, and write about the differences.
- Do you consider yourself to be an organized person? Why or why not?
- What are you grateful for? Make a list of things that make you feel thankful and choose one to write about.
- What are the pros and cons of homework? Should teachers require students to do homework?
- What is your all-time favorite memory? What makes it so important to you?
- Choose an object that defines you—and write about why it suits your personality.
- Choose an object that defines your best friend—and write about why it suits their personality.
- As you’ve gotten older, what is one important thing you’ve learned that you could share with a younger student?
- Write a short story based on what happens after a popular tall tale or fairy tale has ended.
- What do you want to be when you grow up? What about this career appeals to you?
- What bad qualities have you inherited from your parents?
- What is something that you’ve always wanted to know, but haven’t wanted to ask?
- What is your favorite part of the school day? What do you like about it?
- Write about a time when you successfully kept a New Year’s resolution—or write about why you don’t make resolutions.
- Are you a morning person or a night person? Why?
- Write a poem about a place you once visited and describe the place using all five senses.
- How does our city’s local government work to keep things running smoothly? Write about something the local government does that people usually take for granted.
- Write about the first time you realized your teachers have lives outside of school.
- If you could have any kind of summer job, what would you pick? Why?
- What qualities make someone a good teacher?
- What does it mean to gossip? Is gossiping inherently wrong, or are there some instances where it’s okay? Why?
- Do you think you would enjoy being famous? Why or why not?
- If you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would you choose? How long do you think it would take before you got tired of it?
- What is your favorite quality about yourself—and why?
- Write about a time when someone helped you get better at something you were struggling with. What was the most difficult part of the experience?
I hope you enjoyed this list of 7th grade writing prompts. Whether you use them with or without specific writing instructions or grammar rules, just be sure to encourage your writers to use lots of sensory details in their writing to bring it to life.
Bonus List of 7th Grade Writing Prompts & Ideas
Below are some simple ideas that nearly every writer can elaborate on without much effort if the list above wasn’t quite enough to inspire your writers. Plus, these writing ideas are an excellent tool to help get those creative writing juices flowing for writers of all skill levels.
- Favorite hobby
- Big city vs small town
- The best prank you ever pulled (or were on the receiving end of)
- Favorite characters
- The best local attraction
- Best smartphone and phone service
- Favorite sport
- How much is too much homework?
- Which school rule do you agree with and why? (Or which rule do not agree with an why?)
- If you could have one superpower what would it be and why?
- Favorite hero or heroine
- Favorite vacation
- Favorite pet
- Favorite photograph
- Favorite fruit (apples, oranges, or more exotic ones such as jackfruit or passion fruit)
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A Few Closing Thoughts
From essay writing to journaling about their typical day, writing is a major part of junior high and middle school lessons. A daily writing practice will inspire young writers in so many ways, whether they are in public school or private school.
Junior high and/or middle school writing can be about school spirit and extracurricular activities, celebrity crushes, or siblings and other family members – it is impossible to run out of ideas to write about and young writers will love sharing their point of view. So use these 7th grade writing prompts with your students today.
Until next time, write on…
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Sincerely, Jill journalbuddies.com creator and curator
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100 Expository 7th Grade Writing Prompts for Your Students
Inspired students find writing much more fun. This list of 100 7th grade expository writing prompts will spark your students' interest and get those pencils moving. From compare and contrast essays to detailing problems and solutions, kids will be motivated to explain their thinking with these age-appropriate prompts.
Descriptive Writing Prompts for 7th Graders
To get kids writing, descriptive writing prompts need to be suited to the junior high world your students inhabit. These description-based informational writing prompts can help:
- Describe your bedroom, including details from all five of your senses.
- Everyone has a "happy place," such as a wonderful vacation spot or favorite reading nook. Describe yours in detail.
- Tell about the experience of walking up to the school and coming inside, but find ways to make sure your description is unique.
- When was the last time you saw a rainbow? Describe it and your experience that day.
- Close your eyes and imagine the face of someone who really understands you. Now open your eyes and write about the person without using their name.
- Describe the setting in one of your favorite books. Don't reveal the title until the end.
- Write about your favorite cookie. How is it made? What makes it great?
- Imagine you're packing for a trip. What do you put in your suitcase?
- Introduce a family member, such as your mom, younger sibling, or cousin. Give some background about what this person does.
- Describe the ideal outfit for an activity. It can be a fun event like a dance or a specific gear-related hobby like rock climbing.
- Describe the technology of today's world to someone who lived 100 years ago.
- Talk about a path or road you've taken many times. Describe what you see and hear along this path.
- Give a description of the local movie theater.
- Tell someone what it's like to ride a school bus.
- Describe your favorite childhood toy or blanket, using every sense.
- What will the world be like in 40 years?
- What kind of weather do you like best? Describe a day with that weather.
- Tell about a local attraction, such as a museum, zoo, beach, park, or other fun spot.
- Describe a forest where you've taken a walk.
- Imagine you are about to open your locker. What do you see?
7th Grade Sequential Writing Prompts
From giving instructions to telling a story, writing sequentially is an important skill. This is also a great opportunity to practice using transition words . These expository and explanatory writing prompts focus on sequential writing that's inspiring for this age group.
- Imagine you meet someone who has never made hot cocoa. Write a series of instructions, including tips for water temperature and the ideal number of mini marshmallows.
- Tell someone how to get from your school to the nearest grocery store or gas station.
- Explain to your grandmother how to download and install a new app on her phone.
- Write up a new set of instructions for your favorite board game.
- You're having a sleepover with three friends at your house. In order, what are the steps you take to get ready?
- When was the last time you made something with your hands? Maybe it was a woodworking project, a snack, a scarf, or something else. Tell how you made it.
- Imagine aliens have been spotted at the movie theater. Write about what happens, using the words "first," "next," and "finally" somewhere in your story.
- Look up your favorite musician online and read an article that talks about his or her career path. Now describe that career path in your own words so your teacher will understand it.
- Have you read a good book lately? Summarize the plot. Spoilers are allowed.
- Who do you know who does something really well? Discuss the steps that person took to get good at this activity.
- Write a plan for your life, starting from today, and ending when you are a grown up.
- Do you remember the first time you met your best friend? Tell the story of how you met.
- When was the last time you won an award or were praised for your work? Write an essay describing everything that went into that great moment.
- Imagine someone from 1900 time jumps into this year. Give them a basic idea of how to use a dishwasher, including all the steps they need to follow.
- Describe the process you use to get ready for school in the morning.
- Tell someone who has never done any cooking how to make toast with butter, jam, or whatever spread you most enjoy.
- Describe every step in your family's celebration of an important holiday.
- Summarize a fairy tale you like from beginning to end.
- What is your secret talent? Write about how you do it, one step at a time.
- Some stories skip around instead of going in order. Think of a movie or book that does this. Then, put the story in order instead.
Compare and Contrast Writing Prompts for 7th Graders
Seventh graders are building analytical skills, and you can help support this growth with compare and contrast writing ideas. These prompts will inspire kids to consider how things are alike and how they are different:
- How is life different today than it was when your parents were in 7th grade? How is it the same?
- Some animals have a lot in common, and that makes their differences stand out. Think of two animals you like and compare and contrast them.
- Pick two beverages, such as coffee and tea or Coke and Pepsi. How are they same? How are they different?
- Do you have a sibling or cousin? Talk about what family traits you share and how you are different.
- Look at the school lunch menu. Pick any two meals and compare and contrast the options.
- How is a smartphone the same or different than a landline telephone?
- Pick two characters in your favorite book, movie, or TV show. How are they the same and different?
- People talk about "comparing apples to oranges" when two things are really different. Compare apples and oranges. Do they have any traits in common?
- How are people and trees the same? How are they different?
- How are you and your best friend alike? How are you different?
- Think about mac and cheese from a box and homemade mac and cheese. In what ways are they the same and different?
- What is the best pizza you've ever had? How about the worst? Compare and contrast these two pizzas.
- How is Barack Obama like Abraham Lincoln? How is he different?
- How is a photograph like a drawing? In what ways are they different?
- Compare and contrast your house now with the house you'll have when you grow up.
- Rules change about how society thinks people should discipline kids. Compare and contrast how your parents discipline you with how they may have been disciplined as children.
- Teenagers in the 1800s had to help out on farms, work in factories, and sometimes even go to war. How was being a teenager the same in that era compared to today, and how was it different?
- Compare and contrast one of your current teachers with your kindergarten teacher.
- Think of two places you've gone on vacation. Compare and contrast them.
- How is a pencil like a sword? How is it different?
7th Grade Cause and Effect Writing Prompts
Being able to effectively show how one thing affects another thing is an essential writing skill for students to master. Help them get started with these inspiring cause and effect writing prompts:
- What choices did your grandparents make that got you where you are today?
- Think of the last weather cancellation at your school. What happened on that day because of the change in plans?
- How does drug or alcohol abuse harm families?
- What causes kids to have a good relationship with their parents?
- What is something your sibling or cousin did that affected you?
- How did your choice of breakfast affect your day?
- If they passed a law saying school had to go year-round, how would that change your life?
- Everyone knows bullying is bad, but what makes it happen?
- Why are people comforted by owning animals?
- Why do some kids rebel against their school or parents?
- If kids are too busy and over-scheduled, how does this affect their school work?
- How will climate change affect your life?
- What causes kids to get braces, and how do braces affect kids' lives?
- How do cell phones affect family relationships?
- Why do some children give up on school?
- Pick a historical figure. How did that person change the world?
- Think of a decision you made that had unintended consequences. What happened?
- How did the internet change the way people live?
- Think of an invention, such as the printing press, sewing machine, car, or home computer. How did this invention change the world?
- How does studying for a test change your grade? Why?
Problem and Solution Writing Prompts for 7th Graders
Describing problems and solutions is an essential part of communication, and 7th graders are developmentally ready to explore this topic. These problem and solution writing prompts will help:
- Think of a problem at your school, such as bullying, too much homework, or too little time between classes. Why is this a problem? What is the best way to solve it?
- Climate change is a problem facing the world, but there are individual solutions people can try. Describe one solution a kid your age can use to help this problem.
- If you could change something about the way your school looks, what would you change?
- How can your school make things easier for kids with sensory issues or autism?
- Some studies show that American students aren't as well educated as kids from some other countries. How can your school fix that problem?
- For some students, stress gets worse in middle school. What can kids, parents, and teachers do to help?
- Imagine you're making breakfast and realize you don't have any bread to make toast. What do you do instead?
- There's often a longer line for the women's restroom than the men's. What is the best way to solve this problem?
- How should your town attract visitors and new residents?
- Why don't people recycle? What can your school do to help?
- Imagine your school library is destroyed by a water leak. What can you do to solve the problem?
- Your family is out for pizza when you suddenly realize your parents forgot their money. What should they do?
- Your dog literally ate your homework. How do you negotiate with your teacher?
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- Imagine a new student walking into your school for the first time. How could your school be more welcoming?
- Feral cats can get out of control in an area. What is the best way to keep them under control while still being kind to them?
- Imagine your town wants to build a new baseball diamond but needs to cut down a bunch of trees to do it. What should they do to make people feel okay about the trees being cut down?
- You are planning a party but your mom says she doesn't have enough forks for all your friends. What kind of food should you serve?
- Wasting water is bad for the planet. How can people conserve water?
- Not everyone who can vote actually does. What is stopping people from voting? How can those problems be solved?
- What is the best way to get kids to do their homework?
Analytical Language Skills Practice
Expository writing is an important part of the common core standards for 7th graders. It's also an essential communication tool for life. Going beyond the fundamentals of spelling and 7th grade grammar , this type of writing encourages kids to think logically and practice their analytical language skills.
77 Writing Prompts for 7th Grade
No matter where your education takes you in the future, writing is arguably the most important skill you’ll ever use.
The prompts below contain a variety of writing styles so you can work on things you need to improve, but also choose the style you like best.
Have fun and express yourself!
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Our writing guides are written for you to use however you’d like.
If you’re not sure where to start, here are some ideas to help you pick a prompt:
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The Writing Prompts
- What are you most looking forward to in 8th grade? Why?
- If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be? What would you talk about?
- Write a detailed review of the last book that you read.
- How is the way you act at school different from the way you act at home?
- Write about a time when you gave in to peer pressure.
- Write a poem, essay, or short story using the following words: diversity, acknowledge, necessity, aspire
- Explain the importance of extracurricular activities.
- Write a story about a locker that leads to a magical world.
- Write a poem about growing up.
- Write a persuasive essay encouraging your peers to recycle.
- Explain your favorite sport or hobby in detail.
- How do you define feminism? Why is feminism so important today?
- Write about a time when trying to help someone backfired on you.
- If you could live inside any video game, which game would it be? Why?
- Do you feel that society has become too reliant on technology? Explain.
- Write an essay about the importance of mental health.
- Tell the detailed story about how you met your best friend.
- Write a story about a 7th grader whose determination to be the best gets them into trouble.
- Pick an athlete and write 5-7 paragraphs about their accomplishments. Explain why you admire them.
- How has the internet changed the way we live?
- How can your school or community be more accessible to those with special needs?
- Write a short story about a classmate whose dog literally ate their homework.
- Would you rather live in a big city or small town? Why?
- Compare and contrast being a teenager in 1922 and today.
- Pick a prominent woman in history. Write about her accomplishments and what you admire about her.
- Write about your day from your teacher’s perspective.
- Write a letter to someone in your family that you admire.
- How are you and your best friend alike? How are you different?
- Write about a time when you felt anxious. What did you do to resolve your anxiety?
- How would you handle someone cutting in front of you in a very long line?
- Would you rather have the power of invisibility or the ability to read minds? Explain.
- Would you rather spend a week at the beach or a week in the mountains? Why?
- What is something that you used to enjoy that you now feel is embarrassing? Why do you think you feel that way?
- Have you ever held an important leadership role? What did you do? How did it make you feel?
- What is one lesson you’ve learned from someone unexpected?
- You wake up in the morning and find yourself on a deserted island. What do you do next?
- Do you prefer Marvel or DC? Explain.
- Explain the importance of protesting.
- Write a poem, story, or essay using the following words: potential, authentic, legacy, hilarious
- Write a story about your favorite book character, set in the world of your favorite movie.
- Think of a school rule that is outdated. Write a letter convincing your principal to make the change.
- How does advertising have a negative impact on society? Explain your answer.
- Pretend you are a superhero. What is your superpower? How do you help others?
- If you could do one thing to change the world, what would it be? How would you change it?
- What can schools do to make sure that graduates are ready to join society?
- Have you ever witnessed or been a victim of racism? How did it make you feel?
- Compare and contrast the pros and cons of virtual learning versus in-person classes.
- Write a detailed nonsensical reason why the sky is blue.
- Do you think that there are some beliefs worth dying for?
- What do you want to be when you are older? Explain in detail.
- What genre of music is the best? Why?
- Compare and contrast the pros and cons of teens using social media.
- Write your speech convincing your peers to vote for you for student body president.
- Describe a time when you set a goal and followed through.
- What makes your hometown special? Explain in detail.
- Is it better to be famous or respected? Why?
- Describe the last sporting event or concert you attended.
- What is it like to be a 7th grader? What are some things you like and dislike?
- Do you think the voting age should be lowered? Explain.
- Why was Barack Obama essential to the future of our country?
- Which of your senses do you think is most important? Why?
- Research Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Write an essay about her accomplishments.
- Describe in detail the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen.
- Do you have a special talent? Describe it.
- Which natural disaster do you fear most? Why?
- Describe a time when you felt vulnerable.
- Would you rather be able to fly or to breathe under water? Why?
- Does your school do enough to prevent bullying? How could they improve?
- How can we learn positive lessons from disappointments?
- What are some alternative products you could use to decrease your carbon footprint?
- How are you different as a 7th grader from when you were seven years old? Use examples.
- Which national park would you most like to visit? Why?
- Would you rather time travel to the future or the past? Why?
- What is the most important thing you learned in 7th grade?
- What is the best ice cream flavor? Why?
- What could your school and community do to be more inclusive of LGBTQIA+ individuals?
- Write about the funniest thing that’s ever happened to you.
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By seventh grade, students should be refining the core writing skills of brainstorming , researching, outlining, drafting, and revising. In order to hone these skills, seventh-grade students need regular practice writing a variety of essay styles, including narrative, persuasive, expository , and creative essays. The following essay prompts offer age-appropriate starting points to help seventh graders flex their writing muscles.
Narrative Essay Writing Prompts
Narrative essays share a personal experience to tell a story, usually to make a point rather than merely to entertain. These narrative essay prompts encourage students to describe and reflect on a story that's meaningful to them.
- Embarrassing Pasts - As people get older, they are sometimes embarrassed by things they used to like, such as toys, television shows, or nicknames. Describe something that you used to enjoy that you now find embarrassing. Why is it embarrassing now?
- Bonds of Hardship - Sometimes difficulties draw families closer. Describe something that your family endured together that strengthened your relationships.
- There’s No Place Like Home - What makes your hometown special? Explain this special quality.
- New Kid in Town - Being new to a town or school can be challenging because you don’t know anyone, or exciting because no one knows you and your past. Describe a time when you were the new kid.
- Finders Keepers - Write about a time when you lost (or found) something of value. How did that experience affect your opinion of the saying, “Finders keepers; losers weepers?"
- Follow the Leader - Describe a time when you were in a leadership role. How did it make you feel? What did you learn from the experience?
- April Fools - Write about the best prank you’ve ever played on someone (or had played on you). What made it so clever or funny?
- Bon Appetit - Special meals can be powerful memory-makers. Write about a specific meal that stands out in your memory. What made it so unforgettable?
- Bon Voyage - Family trips and vacations also create lasting memories. Write an essay detailing your favorite family vacation memory.
- Batter Up - Write about a valuable lesson that you learned while playing your favorite sport.
- Best Friends Forever - Describe your friendship with your BFF and what makes it so important to you.
- The Real Me - What is one thing you wish your parents, teachers, or coaches really understood or knew about you?
- TV - Explain what makes your favorite television show so enjoyable or relatable to you.
Persuasive Essay Writing Prompts
Persuasive essays use facts and reasoning to convince the reader to embrace the writer’s opinion or take a course of action. These essay prompts empower seventh graders to write persuasively about an issue they genuinely care about.
- Outdated Laws - What is one law or family or school rule that you think needs to be changed? Convince lawmakers, your parents, or school leaders to make the change.
- Bad Ads - Advertising can have a powerful impact on consumers. What is a product that you’ve seen advertised that you don’t think should be? Explain why the media should quit showing these ads.
- Puppy Love - You want a pet, but your parents don’t think you need one. What would you say to change their minds?
- Lights, Camera - What is your favorite book of all time? Write an essay convincing a producer to make a movie about it.
- Snooze Button - Studies have shown that tweens and teens need more sleep. Write a proposal for a later school start time.
- Body Shop - Magazines can negatively impact their readers’ body image by using edited images of models. Convince a teen magazine publisher that they should not use heavily-edited model images in their publication.
- It Can’t Be Over - The network is canceling your favorite television show. Write a paper convincing the station that they’re making a mistake.
- Curfews - Some malls have policies forbidding kids under 18 to be at the mall without adult supervision during certain times. Do you think this is fair or unfair? Defend your position.
- Team Spirit - Should homeschooled students be allowed to play sports on public or private school teams? Why or why not?
- Smartphones - All of your friends have the latest smartphone, but you only have a “dumb phone.” Should your parents upgrade your phone, or are smartphones for middle school kids a bad idea?
- Bullies - Some dogs, such as pit bulls or Dobermans, are labeled “bully breeds.” Is this label deserved or undeserved?
- Money Can’t Buy You Love - People say that money can’t buy happiness, but some studies have shown that people with higher incomes may be happier . Do you think this is true? Why or why not?
- Ratings - There are age restrictions on movies and video games, ratings on television shows, and warning labels on music. Computers and smartphones offer parental controls. Do adults have too much control over what kids watch and listen to or do these restrictions serve a valuable purpose?
Expository Essay Writing Prompts
Expository essays describe a process or provide factual information. These prompts can serve as jumping-off points for the explanatory process.
- School’s in Session - Would you rather attend public school, private school, or be homeschooled. Explain the benefits of your choice.
- Admiration - Who do you admire from your life or history? Write an essay describing how their character or contributions to their community have earned your respect.
- Global Community - If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Write about your dream hometown and why you want to live there.
- Peer Problems - Peer pressure and bullying can make life as a middle school student difficult. Describe a time you were pressured or bullied and how it affected you.
- Order Up - A friend wants to learn how to make your favorite food. Detail the process, step-by-step, so your friend can recreate the dish.
- Addictions - Many people are impacted by drug or alcohol addictions. Share facts about how the use of these substances negatively affects families or communities.
- Serve Others - Community service is a valuable experience. Describe a time you volunteered. What did you do and how did it make you feel?
- City or Country Mouse - Do you live in a big city or a small town? Explain why you do or don’t like living there.
- Aspirations - What do you want to be when you’re an adult? Explain why you’d choose that career or what you’ll do to prepare for it.
- Point in Time - Sometimes people bury time capsules so future generations can learn about the past. What would you include to give an accurate snapshot of life in the current time?
- Hobbyist - You’re friend wants to take up your favorite hobby. Explain it to him.
- SOS - A natural disaster has destroyed homes and businesses in a nearby city. Describe what you can do to help.
- Wonder Twin Power - Some superheroes can fly or become invisible. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Creative Essay Writing Prompts
Creative essays are fictional stories. They use plot, character, and dialog to engage and entertain the reader. These prompts will get the creative juices flowing.
- Fan Fic - Write a story about your favorite characters from a book, film, or television show.
- Cats vs. Dogs - You have two pets of different species. Write a story from their point of view about a day at home alone.
- Time Travel - You find a time machine in your backyard. What happens when you step inside?
- Dream State - Think about a time when you woke in the middle of a vivid dream. What would have happened if the dream hadn’t been interrupted?
- New Door - You’ve just discovered a door that you’ve never seen before. What happens when you walk through it?
- Secret Keeper - You find out your best friend has kept a secret from you. What is the secret and why didn’t your friend tell you?
- Fridge Fun - Write a story from the perspective of an item in your refrigerator.
- Desert Island - You’ve just discovered an uncharted island. What happens next?
- Fly on the Wall - You see two people talking excitedly, but you can’t hear what they’re saying. Write a story about what they might be saying.
- Special Delivery - You receive a battered package in the mail. Write a story about its journey from the sender to you.
- A Mile in My Shoes - You find a pair of shoes in the thrift store and put them on. Suddenly you find yourself transported into someone else’s life. Describe what happens.
- Mission to Mars - Imagine that you’re a pioneer to start a colony on Mars. Write about a typical day on your new planet.
- Snow Days - You find yourself snowed in for a week with your family. There is no electricity or phone service. What do you do for fun?
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51 Great Creative Writing Topics for 7th Grade Students
Here you will find a quality collection of creative writing topics for 7th grade students that even your most reluctant writers will enjoy!
Empower seventh graders to showcase their creativity and express their thoughts using these creative writing topics.
In addition to helping students develop writing skills and explore new vocabulary, these writing topics encourage 7th graders to think outside the box.
So include a few of these creative writing topics for 7th grade in your teaching this week.
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Creative Writing Topics for 7th Grade Students
1. Imagine your class is making time capsules for the year 2040. What items will you place into your box and why?
2. Write a poem about 7th-grade life.
3. Describe a usual day in the life of a printer.
4. Describe what things you would do if you could trade places with any famous person for a day.
5. Write a recipe teaching seventh graders how to show kindness.
6. Describe a new city you founded.
7. For a day, you are a chair. Tell about a typical day in your life.
8. Rewrite the ending to your favorite fairy tale.
9. Items in your bathroom start chatting. Create a story about what is going on.
10. Write a story about a newborn baby that already knows how to speak in full sentences.
11. You have wings and can fly anywhere you like. Describe all the places you’ll visit.
12. Write a creative story that centers around these five words: island, seahorse, canoe, campfire, spider
13. Invent a new online game, and describe how to play it.
14. As you are brushing your hair, your strands turn into snakes. Write a story about what happens next.
15. The answer is “Mother’s Day”. Write eight different questions.
16. You own a one-of-a-kind pet that has gone missing! Create a cool “Lost” advertisement describing what your pet looks like.
17. List 12 words related to being in the seventh grade. Then create a poem that includes these words.
18. When you step into your mirror, you enter a world of magic and fantasy. Write a story about your adventures.
19. A mole on your body has come to life. Write a story about what happens with it.
20. Use figurative language to describe your favorite mammal.
21. If you had whiskers like a cat, a tail like an alligator, and the body of a human, what kinds of things would you do? How would your life be different, better, or worse?
22. Explain how to jump over the moon.
23. You discover that a tree in your backyard grows money. Write a story about this magical tree.
24. You are a reporter and will interview the president of the U.S. A.. Draft a list of questions you will ask him along with his responses.
25. You discover an island and decide to build a new city on it. What will your city be like? How will you attract people to live there?
26. S.E.V.E.N.T.H G.R.A.D.E – Create an acrostic poem using the phrase seventh grade.
27. Write a story about someone who has just found a long-lost treasure map.
28. Imagine that a response that you wrote to one of the creative writing topics for 7th grade will be turned into a movie. Describe the movie.
29. When you turn on the kitchen faucet, orange juice begins to flow out profusely. Write what happens next.
30. If you could take the best qualities of three of your favorite people and create a new personality, what would the new personality be like?
31. Brainstorm three emojis that best represent your personality. Describe these emojis, and share why they fit you well.
32. Draft a story about a wannabe superhero who fails at first with his superpower but then succeeds because of perseverance.
33. Start your story with the line, “It was 2:30 am when the knocking started.”
34. Imagine you have the ability to never get tired. What activities or tasks would you be thrilled to keep doing? Why?
35. Compose a haiku about your favorite season.
36. Write a story about landing on an isolated desert island with nothing but a flashlight and your favorite book.
37. Start your story with “I didn’t realize I was falling.”
38. “Don’t look down,” he screamed. I looked down anyway and saw…
39. If you had a TV show about your life, what would it be called and who would play you?
40. Write a story set in a mythical place.
41. Let me explain the reasons why I left the colony…
42. Write a story about finding a million dollars in a small cave.
43. It suddenly dawned on me that I was a mermaid…
44. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing…
45. Imagine you dig a deep hole. What do you find at the bottom?
46. The doctor emerged from behind the curtain. I’d never experienced anything like this in my life. What was he about to say?…
47. List all the words you can make using the letters in the word psychological.
48. Create a scavenger hunt.
49. Compose a poem about selfies.
50. Write a recipe for having success at school.
51. Let me tell you about the time that I…
Final Thoughts: Creative Writing Topics for 7th Grade
Now you have an assortment of creative writing topics for 7th grade that can be used for various writing activities.
For support, teach students how to respond to these creative writing topics .
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The 7th grade writing prompts will inspire children to reflect on their experiences and think about their future goals.
7th grade marks a new beginning of academic school and moving to secondary school. It comes with its own set of challenges for many children.
It is the best time to get students to start a journal so they can reflect on their activities and daily moods.
The 7th grade writing prompts below can be added to a child’s daily journal. It can also be used by parents to get to know about their child’s feelings.
Teachers can use the 7th grade writing prompts for ice breaker sessions and writing sessions in the classroom.
Fun 7th grade writing prompts:
- What do you enjoy doing in your free time
- Do you enjoy singing in public?
- Do you like public speaking?
- What are some good qualities you inherit from your families?
- What are your strengths?
- What do you miss most about primary school?
- What do you think is the hardest thing about growing up?
- What are your weaknesses?
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- If you can meet anyone in this world, who would you like to meet?
- What do you like most about going to school?
- List down the things that make you happy
- List down the things that make you sad?
- What are your goals for the next 1 year?
- Write about your best friend.
- Write down a new skill you would like to learn this year?
- What are you most grateful about in your life.
- Write down 3 things that make you angry
- What is the best advice someone ever gave you?
- What is the funniest joke you heard recently?
- What is the most difficult decision you had to make recently?
- What are the household chores you don’t mind doing?
- What are the household chores you hate doing?
- What do you like to do online?
- what type of videos do you like to watch online?
- Do you wish the internet never existed?
- What do you like most about technology?
- Do you think people are becoming more united or divided using technology?
- If your pet can talk, what do you think it will say?
- What do you feel most passionately about in your life?
- What is the one thing that is bothering you right now?
- Have you ever felt like giving up?
- Have you ever felt alone?
- Write about what a perfect day looks like to you?
- What do you think is the quality needed to be a good friend?
- Why do you think you are a good friend?
- What is your favorite part of school?
Growth Mindset Questions For Kids :
- Why do you think there is so much suffering if God exists?
- List down the things you would do to make the earth greener. For example, switch off the lights when not in use.
- Do you think climate change is real?
- Do you think there is anything your school can do to help make the world a greener place?
- Write about a time you helped a friend out. How did it make you feel?
- Write about your proudest moment.
- If you can be the leader of your country, what will you change about your country?
- If you are the principal if your school, how will you run the school differently?
- Write down 3 things you would like to change about your classroom.
- Write about a time you challenged yourself to do something hard. How did it make you feel?
- What are the 3 things you are most grateful about in your life?
- What are the 3 things you love most about your family?
- Write down 3 things you like most about yourself.
- Write down 3 things you should be doing less. For example, watching less TV.
- Write a story about a boy who never gave up his dreams.
- Write down the challenges you are facing right now that you feel you cannot share with anyone else.
- Write down the things that make you feel anxious.
- Write about a time you felt very happy
- If you can have one wish for your birthday what would you wish for?
- What are the qualities that make a good parent?
- Do you think it’s wrong to talk about someone behind their back?
- Write down the time you felt betrayed.
- Write about a time you stood up for your friend.
- Write about a time you did something so difficult that no one expected you will succeed.
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7th Grade Writing Prompts List
- Describe some of your life goals.
- Write a mythological explanation for why the sky is blue.
- Write a fictional explanation for why the earth is actually flat instead of round.
- Write a mythological explanation for why the sun rises every morning.
- What would you do with your time if you had a billion dollars?
- If it were possible, would you choose to be immortal? Why or why not?
- Why is truth important?
- Please explain the meaning of life in 140 characters or less.
- Describe one thing you can do today that will help you succeed tomorrow.
- Describe something you want to accomplish in your life. List the necessary steps needed in order to accomplish this.
- What does it mean to be successful?
- Is it better to be a big fish in a small pond, or a small fish in a big pond? Why?
- Write a persuasive argument why ostriches are better than koala bears, or vice versa.
- When is it important to lead, when is it important to follow?
- What would you do if you discovered you could control time?
- Is fighting crime as a super hero an effective way to improve the world? Why or why not?
- Describe an unusual but legal way to earn money.
- Describe one thing you have learned this week.
- Are some ideals worth dying for?
- How did books change the world?
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54 7th Grade Writing Prompts
May 28, 2021 // by Sean Kivi
In the seventh grade, our students are preparing for their teenage years. This time can be very confusing for them as they are preparing for high school. We can help our students to take pride in their work while maturing towards adulthood through writing. These 54 writing prompts will teach your students to express themselves through their writing, and that the power of words can get them through challenging and good times.
1. Let me know the effects that the most critical person in your life has on you. What caused them?
2. What effects will climate change have on the world in the next 20 years?
3. What caused whales to sing more during the COVID-19 pandemic?
4. What effect does the dying coral reef have on the ocean and its marine life?
5. How has technology changed society?
6. What happens to your body when you smoke cigarettes?
7. What happens to your body when you drink alcohol?
8. How did the "I have a dream" speech by Martin Luther King affect the USA?
9. What are the effects on the body if we do not sleep for a week?
10. How did Christopher Columbus change our daily lives?
11. Many people in America speak more than one language. How has this changed American life in places like Texas?
12. How are Americans different from British people?
13. How is American culture different from Chinese culture?
14. Is it better to have a heightened sense of hearing or smell? Why?
15. What character traits do Winnie Foster and Mae tuck have in common in the book "Tuck Everlasting"?
16. What are the similarities and differences between Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Halloween?
17. Write a biography of George Orwell and include examples of his most influential books.
18. Who was Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and why was she an important figure in the USA?
19. Why did Martin Luther King write "I have a dream"?
20. The world's polar bears are at risk of becoming extinct. What can we do to change this?
21. Some people in the USA do not have enough money to buy food. How can we help these people?
22. Why does America have high rates of gun crime? How can we solve this problem?
23. How can we make sure that every American is prepared to work and be productive members of society?
24. How do you show school spirit, and what does it mean to have it?
25. Write a story about a student who gets in trouble because he doesn't take the time to do his homework.
26. Write about things you do at home that you do not do at school. Why can't we do them at school?
27. Do you think rich people should give to charity? Why or why not?
28. Tell me about your strongest belief and why you think this way.
29. Write a poem about staying young forever.
30. Tell me why Barack Obama was essential to American history.
31. If you could homeschool permanently, would you? Why or why not?
32. Would you want to be a judge? Why or why not?
33. Do your friends change as you get older? Why or why not?
34. How are you different from when you were in elementary school?
35. Should waking up early be illegal? Why or why not?
36. If you could try any food in the world, what would it be and why?
37. Tell me about some qualities that you got from your parents which are good.
38. If you could never eat one food again, what would it be and why?
39. How does your local government keep your city functioning daily?
40. What is something that people take for granted, and how can we change this?
41. What is the meaning of life?
42. What is the craziest pet you would ever own?
43. Write a poem about your favorite vacation, and make sure to include words to describe all five senses.
44. Would you like to be a celebrity? Why or why not?
45. What are the pros and cons of being ultra-rich?
46. Tell me about the first time you saw a teacher at the store. What did you think?
47. Tell me about a time that you worked very hard for something and had success.
48. Tell me about a time that you made a New Year's resolution and kept it. How did you achieve your goal?
49. Do you prefer to stay up all night or get up early in the morning? Why?
50. If you could go back to first grade, what would you tell yourself and why?
51. Tell me about the first time you went to a haunted house.
52. Write about a time you felt unappreciated by your friends. What did you do?
53. Tell me about the first time your parents left you at home alone. How did you feel?
54. What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you at school?
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Do you want to inspire your students to write great narratives, essays, and reports? Check out these grade-specific writing topics organized by mode (explanatory, creative, and so on). Or search for writing topics that relate to a theme, such as “life” or “animals” or “family.”
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Explanatory writing.
- A day in the rainforest
- After-school games
- An important person I know about
- At the library
- Foods I don't like
- Friendly places
- Games I play with friends
- Games we play at recess
- Good things in my neighborhood
- How plants grow
- How to make my favorite dessert
- How to make new friends
- I like spring because . . .
- I like to make . . .
- I'd like to see . . .
- Insects, insects everywhere
- Learning to ride a bike
- My favorite food
- My favorite pet
- My favorite season
- My mom's/dad's hobby
- My new friend
- My shopping list
- Our clubhouse
- The biggest bubble-gum bubble
- The funniest zoo animal
- This person makes me laugh
- What I know about . . .
- What I know about an animal
- What I know about dinosaurs
- What I know about stars
- What I know about the ocean
- What I like about math
- What makes me laugh?
- What will I share?
- Who I will be in the future
- Who's at the zoo?
- Why I like to read
- Why I love to sing
- Words I think are funny
Persuasive Writing
- Don't litter!
- Things that would make my neighborhood better
Narrative Writing
- A day at the beach
- A special birthday
- Buying something with my own money
- Cooking dinner with Mom/Dad
- Eating lunch with my friends
- Going grocery shopping
- Going to the circus
- I rode on a . . .
- I'm happy when . . .
- Losing my teeth
- My adventure
- My trip to . . .
- Noisy times and quiet times
- Playing a game with Grandma/Grandpa
- Playing with pets
- Something funny that happened to me
- The biggest thing I ever saw
- The last time I cried
- When _ was born
Response to Literature
- A book I just read
- Some of my favorite books
Creative Writing
- A story about a holiday
- A trip on a rocket ship
- Dear George Washington
- Seeing the world through the eyes of . . .
- Sometimes I wish . . .
- What if I met a . . .
- What if I were 10 years old?
- What if I were someone else?
- What if toys could talk?
- What's under my bed?
Research Writing
- I wonder why . . .
- Something I don't understand
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100 Amazing 7 th Grade Writing Prompts
Looking for some great writing prompts to help spark your students’ interest in writing? If yes, this post is just what you need. From persuasive writing prompts to compare and contrast, we have much to help 7 th graders refine their core writing skills.
We’ll discuss:
- Compare and contrast writing prompts
- Persuasive writing prompts
- Expository essay writing prompts
- Creative essay writing prompts
- Descriptive essay writing prompts
Compare and contrast writing prompts for 7 th Grade
- How are coffee and Tea different? How are they same?
- Is life as a 7 th grader today different than it was when your parents were studying in the 7 th grade? If yes, in what aspects it is different?
- What’s different between a cheetah and a tiger?
- What family traits you share with your siblings (or if you don’t have siblings, then with your cousins)?
- Pick two of your most favorite characters in books. How are the alike? How are they different?
- What does the phrase “comparing apples to oranges” mean? Is there absolutely nothing in common between these two fruits? If the answer is no, write their common traits?
- What is the best spaghetti you ever had? Which one was the worst? How would you compare the two?
- What are the similarities and differences between Barrack Obama and Abraham Lincoln?
- Pick your two favorite role models? In what ways they are the same and different?
- What are the similarities and the differences between you and your best friend?
- How smartphone is different than a traditional telephone?
- Pick any two movie stars you like. In what ways they are the same and different?
- In what ways a photograph is different than a drawing? How are they alike?
- Think of the last two family vacations your family has taken. Compare and contrast them.
- They say, “Pen is mightier than the sword.” Explain in what ways Pen is mightier.
Persuasive writing prompts for 7 th Grade
- Imagine you are running for the school council. What changes would you introduce at your school?
- What would the perfect lunch menu look like?
- Think about a problem the local community is facing. Design a solution for the problem and write a strong letter to the community leader citing reasons why they should give your recommendation a try.
- Think about a problem your school is facing. Come up with a way to solve the problem. Write a letter to the principal stating why your solution is worth a try.
- What is one rule in your family that you think is outdated and should be done away with? Give your reasons.
- What is one school rule that you think is outdated? Convince school leaders to drop it.
- You love pets and want to bring one home. However, your parents are dead against it. Convince them by highlighting the benefits of having a pet at home.
- Make a list of three advertisements that you think affect consumers in a negative way. Explain why these ads should stop running.
- Studies suggest teens need more hours of sleep than adults. Design a proposal to convince school authorities to start school late.
- Some malls prohibit entry of anyone under 18 during certain times if they are not accompanied by adults. Do you think this rule is fair? Explain your position.
- Edited images of models can have a negative impact on readers. Write an essay to convince publishers to do away with this practice.
- Studies show that teens are spending more time in front of a screen than ever before. Come up with strategies that can help bring down teen screen time.
- Gaming addiction is rampant in teens. How can we tackle this menace? What’s your take on this? Explain in detail.
- Research on social media and teens suggest that technology may increase bullying and peer pressure. Do you agree? Defend your position.
- Many teenagers today have a phone addiction. Do you have that problem or do you know someone who has it?
Narrative Essay Writing Prompts
- Write about a time when you broke a promise. How did you feel? What did you learn from the experience?
- Write about a time when you successfully kept a resolution? How did you feel?
- What good qualities you have inherited from your parents? In what ways you are different from your parents.
- Imagine you could pick any summer job you want. What would you pick and why?
- What makes a good teacher? What qualities are needed to become a good teacher?
- Is gossip something that’s inherently wrong? Or are there some instances when it is okay to gossip? Wherever possible, use examples to make your point.
- Write about a time when you lent someone a helping hand. What was the situation and how did you feel?
- Difficult times bring families together. Do you agree? Has your family gone through such an experience? Describe in detail.
- Sometimes people are embarrassed about things they used to enjoy when they were younger, like a toy or a pet. Describe something that you now find embarrassing but enjoyed earlier.
- Many say there’s no place like the hometown. What makes your hometown special?
- Write about a time when you lost something that you loved dearly. Describe your experience.
- Write about a time when you and your best friend had a serious fight. Describe the situation that caused it, who was more at fault (or were both equally at fault?), and how you two cleared up the air.
- Write about a time when you had to assume a leadership role. What did you learn from this experience?
- Write about the best prank someone has ever played on you. What made it so memorable?
- Explain what makes your favorite book so pleasurable or relatable to you.
- Explain what makes your favorite TV show so enjoyable.
- Describe your relationship with your best friend and what makes it so special.
- Write one thing you really wish your parents or teachers knew or understood about you.
- Write an essay about an unforgettable trip you have had with your family.
- Write an essay about how sports help shape a student’s all-round personality.
Expository Essay Writing Prompts for Grade 7
- Would you rather attend private school or public school or be homeschooled. And why?
- If you could live anywhere in the world, which place would you pick and why?
- Who do you admire from history and why?
- If you had to choose five books to take to a desert island, which ones would you pick?
- What does mean to have a school spirit? Explain in detail and with examples.
- Technology has changed the way students learn today. Is the change has only been positive? Or are there unwanted side effects of this change?
- Write a review about the last book you read.
- Think about one problem in your school, could be bullying or too much homework, that you would like to see addressed most. How would you solve it?
- Climate change is a huge problem facing us. Write an essay listing five simple things that we can do minimize the damage.
- What changes your school should make to make things easier for students with autism or sensory issues?
- Some students feel a lot of stress when they are in the middle school. What do you think is the best way handle this issue?
- How can your school help the local community to recycle?
- Wasting water is seriously bad for our planet. How can we minimize this waste?
- Should the voting age be lowered? What’s your take on this and why you have chosen to take that particular stand?
- Is homework good for students? Explain your viewpoint and give supporting examples.
- Write a review of a recent TV show or movie you loved. Give reasons why others should watch it.
- Write a review of a recent TV show or movie you hated. Why didn’t you like it? What was so about this program or movie?
- How is participating in extracurricular activities beneficial for students?
- Bullying and peer pressure can make life in school difficult. Write about a time when you were bullied or pressured and how did it affect you.
- Drug addiction is a modern evil. Many teenagers fall into this trap. Write an essay how we can deal with this problem.
- Community service is an experience worth having. Write about a time when you did community service out of your own violation. How did you feel?
- A friend wants you to teach him or her how to prepare your favorite dish. Share the detailed, step-by-step process.
- What do you plan to do when you become an adult? Explain why you want to make that choice?
- Would you rather live in a small town or a big city and why?
- Would you rather be famous or respected?
Creative Essay Writing Prompts for 7 th Grade
- Write a story about your favorite characters from a film or book.
- Write a story from the point of view of a pet about spending a day alone at home.
- You’ve just discovered a new island. What happens next?
- You found a time machine in your backyard. What happens when you step into it?
- One day you wake up to find yourself in a foreign country. What happens next?
- You find out your family has kept a secret from you. What is this secret and why haven’t they shared it with you so far?
- You’ve just discovered there’s a door in your grandpa’s closet that leads into a jungle. What happens when you pass through it?
- If for once you could be the fly on the wall, whose conversation would you like to eavesdrop?
- Write a story from the perspective of an item in your refrigerator?
- You find a pair of jeans in a thrift store. When you try them on, you are transported into someone else’s life. What happens next?
- You find yourself snowed in all alone in your house for a month. There’s no phone service or electricity. How will you survive?
- Imagine that you can fly. What adventures will you have?
- Imagine that you can become invisible at a press of a button. What adventures will you have?
- If you could travel back in time and change one mistake that you have made in the past, what would be it?
- Imagine you are a pioneer in space exploration on Mars. Write about a typical day on the red planet.
Descriptive Writing Prompts for 7 th Grade
- When was the last time you saw a live baseball game? Describe your experience.
- When was the last time you saw a rainbow? Describe that day.
- Describe your bedroom. Include as many details as possible.
- Write about your favorite movie. Describe why do you like it so much?
- Write about your favorite cookie. What makes it so special? How it is made?
- Describe your favorite childhood pastime. Include as many details as possible.
- What will be the world like in the next 25 years?
- Describe what it’s like being a 7 th grader. Mention both the things you like and those you don’t.
- Describe a local attraction. It could be a museum, zoo, beach, or anything else.
- Imagine you open your school locker only to find a genie in a bottle. What happens next?
And with that we come to the end of this article. Remember, there’s only one way to improve your writing skills — practice writing every day. In addition to the prompts discussed above, here are some more in this post to help you hone your writing skills a little at a time.
Here are some other great free writing prompts for kids by grade:
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