St. Patricks Day Creative Writing Prompts and Other March Ideas

St. Patricks Day Creative Writing Prompts and Other March Ideas Even though the first day of Spring occurs in March, it often still feels like winter in many parts of the country. The following writing prompts for each day of the month can be a great way to incorporate writing in the form of warm-ups or  journal entries. Feel free to use and modify these as you see fit. March Holidays Womens History MonthNational Craft MonthAmerican Red Cross MonthNational Nutrition MonthIrish-American Heritage Month Writing Prompt Ideas for March March 1 - Theme: Peanut Butter Lovers DayChunky or smooth? With or without jelly? How do you like your peanut butter, if you like it at all? In a few sentences, describe the experience of eating peanut butter without an accompanying drink. If you have never tasted peanut butter, then instead describe the experience of eating saltines without the benefit of a drink.March 2 - Theme:  Dr. SeussWhich is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Why?March 3 - Theme: Alexander Graham Bells BirthdayHow would your life be different without the invention of the telephone?March 4 - Theme: Womens History MonthDescribe the most courageous woman you know. This can either be someone you have met or someone you have read about.March 5 - Theme:  Boston Massacre  and PropagandaPaul Reveres engraving of the Boston Massacre was an extraordinary piece of propaganda. Explain why should we be wary of eyewitness accounts of major news stories?March 6 - Theme:  Oreo CookiesWhat is your favorite way to eat an Or eo cookie? Do you separate them, dunk them, pop them whole in your mouth, or avoid them altogether? Explain why you answered as you did. March 7 - Theme: World Maths DayWorld Maths Day is the first Wednesday in March. What is your opinion about math? Do you like the subject or is it one you struggle with? Explain your answer.March 8 - Theme: National Craft MonthDo you consider yourself a crafty or artistic person? If so, whats your favorite type of craft? If not, why?March 9 - Theme: Barbies BirthdayIs Barbie a good role model for girls? Why or why not?March 10 - Theme: Genealogy DayDo you have an interest in learning about your familys heritage? Why or why not?March 11 - Theme: First Basketball GameWhat are your thoughts on basketball as a sport? Is it one you follow or one you dont care about at all? Explain your answer.March 12 - Theme: Role of the US President (Date of FDRs first fireside chat)During the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt took to giving fireside chats as a way to help Americans connect with the presidency and the government. Today, whenever a national disaster or event of great significance o ccurs, the president makes a statement or gives a speech. In your opinion, how important is this for you as an American citizen? Explain your answer. March 13 - Theme: Uncle SamWhat do you think of Uncle Sam as a symbol of the United States? Do you think it serves a purpose to have a fictional character such as this as a symbol? Explain your answer.March 14 - Theme: Albert Einsteins Birthday and Pi DayAlbert Einstein  said, We cant solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. What do you think he meant by this statement? Do you agree with it?March 15 - Theme: Ides of March The tale of Julius Caesars warning to beware the ides of March  and his impending assassination was dramatized by William Shakespeare. What is your opinion of Shakespeares plays? Do you find them entertaining, confusing, or something else altogether? Explain why you have this opinion.March 16 - Theme: Freedom of Information DayDo you think that the government should share more information, even if it is possibly damaging to the presidency and Congress? Explain your answer.March 17 - Theme: St. Patricks DayWhat do you think of St. Patricks Day? Do you celebrate St. Patricks Day by wearing green? Do you have any ancestors from Ireland? If you dont celebrate it, why not? March 18 s of tall tales include Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill, and Paul Bunyan.March 19 - Theme: National Nutrition MonthWhat is your opinion of vegetables? Do you like eating them? What are your favorite vegetables? Why?March 20 - Theme: First Day of SpringWrite a short piece of prose or poetry about spring. Make sure to appeal to all five senses in your writing.March 21 - Theme: World Poetry DayGive your thoughts about poetry. Do you like to read it, write it or avoid it? Explain your answer.March 22 - Theme:  Artifical IntelligenceTechnology moves rapidly. We must consider the impact of artificial intelligence. What do you think are the benefits or concerns of artificial intelligence (AI) for the future of the world?March 23 - Theme: Patrick Henry and Liberty SpeechOn March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry made his famous speech that included the line, Give me liberty or give me death. Which of the freedoms that the US Constitution and Bill of Rights provide for do you feel is the most i mportant for preserving personal liberty? March 24 - Theme: Harry Houdinis BirthdayWhat do you think of magicians? Have you ever seen one perform? Describe that experience. If not, explain why you think people are so fascinated by magic shows.March 25 - Theme: National Waffle DayWhat is your favorite breakfast food? What do you like about it?March 26 - Theme: Make Up Your Own Holiday DayIf you were to create a holiday celebrating anything, what would it be? How would the celebrations include? Have fun and provide details.March 27 - Theme: Volunteering (American Red Cross Month)Explain what you believe the benefits of volunteering your time and talents would be to an organization of your choice.March 28 - Theme: Respect Your Cat DayWhich is the better pet? A cat or a dog? Maybe another pet? Or maybe no pet at all?March 29 - Theme: Coca-Cola InventedSome cities have tried to regulate the size of sodas sold for consumption. Do you think there should be laws to tell you what you can and cannot drink or eat in this manner? Defend your answer. March 30 - Theme: Game Shows (Jeopardy Premiered on NBC)If you were to appear on a television game show, which would it be? Why?March 31 - Theme: Summer PlansWrite a poem or a short piece of prose about your summer plans. Bonus: St. Patricks Themed Creative Writing Topics Here is a list of teacher-tested creative writing topics to use with your St. Patricks Day theme.   I found a pot of gold. What would you do if you came across a pot of gold?I found a four-leaf clover. What would you do if you found a found a four-leaf clover?Dear Leprechaun†¦ Write a letter to a leprechaun, tell him about yourself, and ask him any questions you may have.Do you have a good luck charm? Describe your lucky keepsake and how it brings you luck.The legend of the lucky leprechaun. Create a story about the lucky leprechaun.At the end of the rainbow, I found a†¦ Describe what you saw when you got to the end of the rainbow.What is your favorite lucky number? Why do you feel this number is lucky for you?A leprechaun visits your school and gives you a magical item. What is it? What happens to you when you touch it? What does your family do for St. Patricks Day? Do you eat anything special? Describe your family traditions.What would you do if you woke up and found that everything that you touched turned to green? Describe how you would feel and what everyone would say when they saw what you could do.If you could trap a leprechaun, how would you catch him? What would you do with him once you caught him? Would you let him go? Would you keep him? I feel lucky because†¦ Describe why you feel lucky.If a leprechaun gave you three wishes, what would they be?Once I gave a four leaf clover to my friend and they†¦ Describe what happened after your friend received a four leaf clover.I once had shamrock shoes and†¦ Describe what happened to you. Where did you get them? Were they magical shoes?Describe a typical day as a leprechaun. Pretend you are a leprechaun and describe all the things that you encounter.On your way to school, you see a rainbow and its close enough for you to touch. Describe what happens when you touch it. Do you go to another world? What happens?On your way to school, you see a leprechaun and he gives you a magical shamrock shake to drink. What happens to you when you drink it?Leaping Leprechauns   My leprechaun lost his magical powers! Describe how it happened and what you did about it.How to catch a leprechaun. Describe step-by-step how you plan to catch a leprechaun.