Middle School Dystopian Writing Prompts

Worksheet Description

We give middle school students a lot to chew on here. This is a list of prompts to choose from for these grade levels.

Here is a brief sample of the prompts:

City of Shadows

The city has been in darkness for as long as anyone can remember, with only artificial lights illuminating the streets.

One day, you stumble upon an old diary describing the sun and stars. How do you convince others of the lost sky, and what journey do you undertake to restore it?

The Last Library

Books are now considered obsolete and even dangerous, with all stories being told through virtual reality. You discover the last remaining library, hidden underground.

How do you protect its secrets, and what is the cost of reintroducing real books to society?

Whispers in the Wind

A new law prohibits speaking aloud, with everyone now communicating through written messages. But you begin hearing whispers carried by the wind, revealing secrets of the silenced world.

How do you uncover the source of these whispers and fight for the return of voices?

Virtual Prison

Everyone is required to live in a virtual world, leaving their physical bodies behind. When you notice glitches in the system, you start questioning the reality of this virtual paradise.

How do you break free, and what awaits outside the digital realm?