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What athlete has impressed you recently?

Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration or, describe a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and 16…

Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration or, describe a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and 16…

What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and 16 and older…

Are there more and more coffee places in your area? Are the drink combinations growing? And, most important, what do you order?

What rituals help you mark the holidays or reflect on the year?

Is there a cat in your life? Describe your relationship with the animal — then read what a new study has discovered about cats and humans.

It’s the start of the New Year, a time when many recommit to healthy habits. And perhaps no habit is more important than a healthy diet.How healthy are your eating habits? Do you eat a varied and balanced diet? Are you consuming too much sugar or salt? Do you get enough fruits and vegetables? Are…

Cozy sweaters. Pumpkin picking. The changing color of leaves. What are your favorite things about this time of year? What are your most vivid memories of fall?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn about the best places to bask in spectacular foliage this fall.Students 13 and older in the United…

For eight years, we at The Learning Network have been publishing short, accessible, image-driven prompts that invite students to do a variety of kinds of writing via our Picture Prompts column. Each week, at least one of those prompts asks students: Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired…