Always begin a writing assignment with an idea of what you want to write about based on a past experience or person in your life. 

If the prompt addresses a particular person in your life, here are some questions to think about. 

• How did you meet this person?
• What is your relationship with this person?
• What kind of first impression did they give you?
• Did they help or encourage you in any way?
• How have they served as a role model to you or to others?

When writing about an event or memorable moment in your life, ask yourself:

• Who was with you at the time the event happened?
• When did the event happen?
• Sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and feelings are important. Provide as many details as possible.
• Do you wish to experience the event again?
• What will you perhaps do differently in the future if you have the experience again?

If the prompt asks you to write about a creative story, ask yourself:

• What are the characters in the story?
• How are the characters related to each other?
• What is the central plot?
• Are there any conflicts or struggles between the characters?
• How does the story end, and how do you want the reader to feel after reading your story?