About the writing prompt wheel
Spin for a creative writing prompt that gets students writing in seconds. The prompts suit grades 3 to 8 and work for quick-writes, journals or full stories. Spin twice and combine two prompts for a challenge.
Ways to use it
- Daily quick-write warm-up.
- Creative writing assignments.
- Writing center or early-finisher activity.
What’s on this wheel (12)
- You wake up with a superpower
- A door appears that wasn’t there yesterday
- Your pet can suddenly talk
- You find a map in a library book
- The last day on Earth before moving to Mars
- You shrink to the size of an ant
- A robot joins your class
- You switch places with your teacher
- An invitation arrives from a secret society
- You can visit any year in history
- It starts raining something strange
- You’re the last person in town
Frequently asked questions
What grade are these prompts for?
Grades 3 to 8. Younger students can draw and label their story; older students can write a full narrative.
How long should a quick-write be?
Five to ten minutes is typical. Set a timer and tell students not to stop writing.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.