
- Pretend that you have found a four-leaf clover that will bring you extraordinary good luck for exactly one day. Write about your lucky day.
- St. Patrick’s Day is not generally a gift-giving holiday like Mother’s Day or Christmas. Write a persuasive essay to convince people to give gifts on St. Patrick’s Day.
- Pretend that you can only eat green food on St. Patrick’s Day. Create a menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Draw a large four-leaf clover. In the center write: I am lucky because… Then, write a different way that you are lucky on each of the four leaves.
- You have caught a leprechaun, and he has given you a pot of gold in exchange for his freedom. What do you do with it?
- Make a T-chart. One side, list the advantages of being as small as a leprechaun. On the other side, list the disadvantages of being as small as a leprechaun.
- Make a list of as many things that are green as you can.
- What does it mean to get a “lucky break?” Write about a time when you got one.
- What do leprechauns do all day? Make a daily schedule for a leprechaun.
- Describe a magical land “over the rainbow.” Use as much detail as you can.
- James Garfield (the 20th US president) said, “A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.” What do you think he meant? Do you agree? Why or why not?
- A mischievous leprechaun paid a visit to your classroom during the night and caused all kinds of trouble. What did he do?
- Write a story about catching a leprechaun
- How would life be different if everyone had light green skin and dark green hair?
- Make a list of everything you know about Ireland.
- Pretend you are a leprechaun who is unhappy with your wardrobe. You are tired of the old-fashioned hat, suit, and shoes. You want a new, updated look for today’s modern leprechaun. Write a letter to the leprechaun fashion designer explaining why you think an update is a good idea and what the new leprechaun outfit should look like.
- Plan a St. Patrick’s Day party for your class. What will you do? What will you eat?
- Pretend you are the script writer for your favorite TV show. You have been assigned to write the St. Patrick’s Day episode. Write a summary of the episode you create.
- Do you believe in leprechauns? Why or why not?
- Draw a large rainbow. Write a poem about rainbows in your rainbow with one line on each band of color. Your poem may or may not rhyme (this could make a nice art project if you have the students do their rainbows in light watercolor and then write the poem with a black Sharpie).
If you would like more writing prompts, you can find a whole bunch of them here in handy task card format!
Rachel, I teach high school students with learning Differences and so love your materials. I can adapt what you have to meet the needs of my students with fun built into the activity. Thank you for the variety of ideas.