Engage middle and high school writers all autumn long with this massive collection of 109 teacher-created fall writing prompts, and a flexible Fall Writing Choice Board for student autonomy and easy differentiation!

No more scrambling for seasonal essay topics or warm-ups — this resource covers it all with print-and-go prompts organized by genre, including expository, persuasive, narrative, poetry response, research, and creative writing. Plus, suggested fall poems are included for literary analysis.

What’s Included:

109 unique fall-themed prompts by genre:

• Research (32)
• Argumentative/Persuasive (20)
• Expository/Informative (16)
• Descriptive/Narrative (19)
• Response to Quote/Literature (11)
• Creative Writing (11)

Projectable Slides (112) – one prompt per slide for easy display

Suggested Fall Poems for analysis (PDF format)

Fall Writing Choice Board — 12 engaging prompt options for flexible, self-directed writing

Why Teachers Love It:

• Developed by an experienced educator — not AI-generated!
• Covers fall topics from Back to School through Thanksgiving
• Includes seasonal themes, holidays, and real-world connections
• Projectable format for warm-ups, bell ringers, or writing centers
• Promotes writing across genres and student choice
• No-prep and ready to use in both print and digital formats

Perfect For:

• Writing workshops or journals
• Fast finishers, homework, and sub plans
• Cross-curricular writing in ELA and Social Studies
• Classrooms in the U.S. (Northern Hemisphere seasonal alignment)