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Topics for Writing
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for Writing are just a small sample from the
game, Roll
Play, by Dymon Publications.
Hypothetical
What would you do if you were late for an
important appointment?
What would you do if
someone accused you of a crime you didn’t
commit?
What would you do if you got lost in
an unfamiliar city?
What would you do if you
left something in a locked building?
What
would you do if your best friend stole something
from you?
What would you do if you didn’t
have enough money to pay your bills?
What
would you do if your children were caught
shoplifting?
What would you do if your car
got a flat tire on the freeway?
If you could
change one thing about your past, what would it
be?
If you could change one major historical
event, what would it be? Description
Describe a famous park or recreation area in
your home country.
Describe an interesting
neighbor you have had.
Describe something
you could never give away.
Describe a place
you will never forget.
Describe a sporting
event you attended recently.
Describe a
memorable birthday celebration.
Describe a
place you go for recreation or exercise.
Describe your childhood home.
Describe
someone you respect deeply.
Describe the
nightlife in a city you are familiar with.
Narration
Tell about a recent interview.
Tell
about a time when you lost something.
Tell
about one of your fondest childhood memories.
Tell about a time when you lied to your
parents, boss, or teacher.
Tell about a time
when you were treated unfairly.
Briefly tell
about a movie you saw recently.
Tell about
something you made “from scratch.”
Tell
about a “close call” you had recently.
Tell
about something you wish had never happened.
Tell about a time when you inadvertently
caused trouble for someone else.
Opinion
What is your opinion about cellular phones?
What is your opinion about women in the
military?
What is your opinion about a
current politician?
What is your opinion
about violence on television?
What is your
opinion about fortune telling?
What is your
opinion about the tabloids?
What is your
opinion about legalizing marijuana?
What is
your opinion about the welfare system?
What
is your opinion about cloning?
What is your
opinion about recycling? Instructions
Tell how to find something on the Internet.
Tell how to feed family members who drop by
unexpectedly.
Tell how to dump a
boyfriend/girlfriend.
Tell how to get from
your house to the supermarket.
Tell what to
do in an earthquake.
Tell how to get someone
to fall in love with you.
Tell how to make a
paper airplane.
Tell how to get a good table
at a restaurant.
Tell how to get a discount
on an expensive item.
Tell how to discipline
an unruly child. Sample
Personal Essay Topics
Argumentative Essay Topics (from
Glendale Community College, Arizona)
Writing Prompts/Journal Topics
from Can Teach
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