Topics for Writing

The following Topics 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.

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?
  • 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.

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.

See also:

Sample Personal Essay Topics

Argumentative Essay Topics (from Glendale Community College, Arizona)

Writing Prompts/Journal Topics from Can Teach

TOEFL Writing Topics (from Kazuo.com)

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