Write about the time you first had an opinion about politics. Here are some questions to get you going. You can write your story or poem or journal from any point of view.

How old were you?
What was the issue? How were you convinced the issue was personally important to you or your family and friends?
Did you take any actions to make your opinion known?
What were the media sources giving you information at that time (includes word of mouth, rallies, discussions)?
What, if any, was the outcome of the issue?
Would you do something different today?

Have fun!

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Write a poem written without any words longer than three letters.

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Kay Starr, an American singer from the 1950s hit the charts with a song called “Wheel of Fortune.” Write a story or poem from the point of view of someone who listened to the radio a lot and knew this song.
You might have to do some research. Or not.

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Write about sleeping conditions during a post-apocalyptic time.

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Ash Wednesday is here. Write a story or poem that beings with ashes.

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Start a story using dialogue. Continue the story in dialogue. End the story in dialogue.

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Have you ever been so frustrated you just wanted to tell someone off?
Well, do it — but don’t hurt anyone’s feelings in that letter you will not send.

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Take two people who you know who seem to be opposites in every way. Think about them until you hit on one thing they have in common.

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Write a story in which the main character minimizes all compliments he or she receives.

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