Are you looking to get students thinking about and engaging in the topic of Women’s History Month?

Perfect! You’ve come to the right place. Today’s blog includes 20 writing prompts to get you started, a list of other pages with writing prompt ideas, AND links to several resources I’ve created to celebrate women (look for the FREEBIE!)

Writing Prompts

First item on the list – writing prompts. Check out the prompts below. Have students grab a pen and paper, start the timer, and get writing!

1. What woman in your life has made a significant impact on you? Describe the impact.
2. What is a challenge that women face today? How do you see this challenge changing over the next 25 years?
3. What do you think about the fact that there has never been a woman president?
4. Write a letter to a woman in your life expressing gratitude and sharing positive thoughts about her impact on you.
5. Do you think men and women are treated differently? Provide an example to support your opinion.
6. Provide an example of female stereotypes. Are these helpful? Hurtful? Are they something we want to continue to believe and uphold? Why or why not?
7. Have you ever experienced being stereotyped because of your gender (or have you seen it happen to someone else – – or have YOU done it to someone else)? Why do you think this happened? How did this make you feel?
8. Have you ever been interested in trying an activity, clothing, or hobby that is labeled as “for the opposite gender”? Did you do it? If so, how did that turn out (how did you feel? how did others react?). If you didn’t do it, why not?
9. Write about something that a woman has invented or developed? If you don’t know one, write about how this fact displays an imbalance in equity between men and women.
10. Think of a favorite movie, TV show, novel, or comic. Write about a female character that inspires you. First describe the character, then explain why is she inspiring to you?
11. Why is it harmful to link specific professions or skills to gender? 
12. List off 5 things that the females in your house do. List of 5 things that the males in your house do. What tasks or responsibilities go to whom? Are things even? Is there an imbalance? Was this a conscious choice of the family? Is this how you would choose to organize responsibilities? What structures would you keep (why) and what structures would you change (why)?
13. If you could meet a Notable Woman, who would it be and why? What do you hope to gain from this meeting?
14. What are two traits a woman should have? What are two traits a man should have? Review what you wrote. Are these actually gender specific? If so, should they be? How do you think these beliefs were created in you?
15. How do you think the fight for gender equality has changed in the last 15 years? How do you predict it will continue to change? Do you see these changes as positive or negative? What changes do you think we should continue to work toward? What issues do you think we need to be mindful of?
16. Are there any written or unwritten rules for girls and women operating in your life currently? Are there things that seem to unfairly target females vs males? If so, what are they and how does that impact you? (If you do not present as female, it may be helpful to gather insight from individuals who do – we all experience the world differently).
17. Write about a favorite or notable female athlete. What has she accomplished? How do these accomplishments inspire you?
18. Write about a favorite artist, musician or actress. What types of art has she created? How does this art or her actions inspire you?
19. What is gender identity? What information do you have about it and where does that information come from?
20. Should men be a part of the fight for women’s equality? Why or why not?

Additional Prompts

There are several other websites that have some excellent Women’s History Month Journaling Prompts. Check them out!

1. Journal Buddies – 50 Women’s History Month Questions and Prompts
2. Teacher’s Notepad – 60 Writing Prompts About Women’s History Month
3. Brilliantio – Write Your Way Through Women’s History Month: 62 Inspiring Journal Prompts
4. Imagine Forest – 20 International Women’s Day Writing Prompts for Kids

Freebie & Other Writing Resources

If you’re just interested in a simple but organized Women’s History Month writing exercise, this FREEBIE can help with that. Click on the link to access it!

An additional freebie I created to celebrate Women’s History Month is a Daily Agenda Slides set. If the photo captures your interest, click on the link to receive that freebie. 

FYI – I have a full, detailed template set of this product in my TPT store titled, Women’s History Month Daily Agenda Google Slides. Its filled with over 70 editable slides and 90+ clipart.

I feature another Women’s History Month resource in my Product Spotlight blog – the Women’s History Month Activities bundle. Make sure to check it out!

If you’re looking to incorporate more writing in your classroom and you like the look of these resources, make sure to visit my TPT page.

I have a TON of journaling resources with a variety of themes: from seasonal ponderings to why the heck we should bother with writing in the first place! Each image below is a clickable link that will take you directly to the product.

Every bundle contains 5 themed writing sets. Each set has five journaling pages and anywhere from 15-20+ prompts. Bundle #3 even has some super useful and engaging DISPLAY slides that guide and support your learners as they complete their journal entries.

I’m confident you’ll find at least something useful!

Thanks again for checking in on my side of the web.

Talk soon 🙂