Over the years I have learned that students like to write about themselves. Dwelling on who we are and who we want to become is empowering and stress-reducing. It gives us agency and a vision. These prompts were created to help students answer common interview questions, reflect, and–most importantly–take control of one’s life.
As C.S. Lewis once said, “Whenever you are fed up with life, start writing: ink is the great cure for all human ills, as I have found out a long time ago.”
Here is a Google Doc of Prompts:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LWvSFDlA2YU0aonu_DKGfJvEOOV–sMgMYHdGwB8-3o/edit?usp=sharing
Choose 5 Adjectives to Describe Yourself
Describe Your Creative Side
Write ONE Aspiration of Yours
What Is The Best Piece of Advice You Have Ever Received?
Write About a Time You Demonstrated Grit
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Create a Plan to Manage Stress
How Can You Demonstrate Leadership?
What Does Success Mean to You?
How Do You Deal With Pressure or Stressful Situations?
Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?
Write About a Challenge or Conflict You’ve Faced.
You can buy the ebook version of these prompts below. I like to upload the ebook for students and have them scroll through and choose prompts that resonate with them.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Self-Reflection-Writing-Prompts-Ebook-9585708
What is Your Greatest Weakness?
What is Your Greatest Strength?
Write About a Random Act of Kindness
Tell Me a Little Bit About Yourself (#1 Job Interview Question)
Describe a Time That You Demonstrated Leadership Skills (Common Interview Question)
Turn Your Greatest Accomplishment Into a Story
Write About a Time You Were Embarrassed
Write One Things You are OPTIMISTIC About
Write About a View That Captivated You
What Makes You Come Alive?
What are Three Things You are Grateful For?
Describe Your Hometown
Write About a Song That Uplifts You
Write Three Things You Would Do If FEAR Was Not a Barrier
Tweet Your Life Story
What Inspires You?
When I am older I want to be an expert in…
How Do You Handle a Bad Day?
What Do You Love About Yourself?
You are amazingly generous!! Thanks so much!
You’re welcome, Kathy!
Thank you! These are wonderfully useful for my students on so many different levels. Much appreciated!
You’re welcome! I am glad you liked them.