High School Funny Writing Prompts

Worksheet Description

This is a series of prompts that were designed for high school students.

Here are some sample prompts from this worksheet:

Virtual Reality Gone Wild – You try out a new virtual reality game, but a glitch causes the game characters to spill into the real world. Write about the hilarious chaos that ensues as fantasy creatures and futuristic vehicles start popping up everywhere.

The Accidental Fortune Teller – A mix-up at the local fair leads to you becoming an accidental fortune teller. Describe the comical situations that arise as your wild predictions start coming true, much to the amazement of your friends and family.

Zombie Survival… in a Mall – During a routine mall trip, a zombie apocalypse breaks out! Write a story about how you and a group of unexpected allies use the mall’s stores and resources to fend off the zombies in creative and amusing ways.

Epic Prank Battle of the Clubs – Two school clubs known for their pranks challenge each other to an epic prank battle. Describe the escalating and laugh-out-loud funny pranks that each club pulls off, from turning classrooms into ball pits to filling lockers with balloons.

World’s Weirdest Talent Show – In a quirky twist, your school hosts a talent show for the most unusual talents. Write about the hilarious and surprising acts that students come up with, like interpretive dance with rubber chickens or playing classical music on water glasses.