HOPE - National Writing Project: 2025

Write a short story about a time when you felt hopeless, and how you found hope again.

Write a poem about hope. What does hope look like, feel like, and sound like to you?

Write a letter to the tooth fairy,

Create a comic strip about a superhero whose superpower is hope.

Imagine a Peaceful World: Draw a picture of a world where there is no war. What does it look like? What sounds can you hear? What do people do there?

A Letter to a Friend: Write a letter to a friend who lives far away. Tell them about your day, your feelings, and what you miss most.

A Story of Hope: Write a short story about a brave person who overcame a challenge. What qualities made them strong?

A Thank-You Note: Write a thank-you note to someone who has helped you during this difficult time. What did they do that made you feel better?

A Poem of Peace: Write a poem about peace. What does peace look like, feel like, and sound like to you?

- a personal narrative
- a fictitious story
- a poem
- a letter of appreciation
- a Whatsapp chat between two friends
- a recipe for joy through giving
- a diary entry

No matter the method, getting children to express hope is a powerful way to foster their emotional well-being and resilience.

Plan: What do you want to write about?
Which words can help you? Use a dictionary.
Add photos.

Write: Choose a style: e.g. story, letter, recipe, menu, tips, advert, tips, comic, news article, diary etc.
Start writing. Don’t worry about correct spelling, punctuation or grammar at this stage. Now leave your work alone and put it in a drawer or save it on your computer.

Edit: Can you choose more interesting words? Are there capital letters, full stops, commas in the right places?
Is your message clear and your writing organized well?
Before you send it to your teacher, ask a friend to read it and tell you what could make it even better! Offer to do the same for him or her!