Respond to a Quote: National Best Friends Day

Give students a chance to think deeply and hone their writing skills with this relatable writing prompt featuring two quotes about friendship. In this one-page writing exercise, students are asked to read two quotes and choose one of them to respond to, using the given prompts to guide their responses. Young writers will reflect on what their chosen quote means to them, how it makes them feel, and how it relates to National Best Friends Day. Then, they’ll provide an example of a situation that relates to the quote's message. This worksheet is a great way to invite students to explore the concept of friendship as it relates to their own lives and the lives of those around them. Ideal for middle school learners, this engaging writing worksheet can serve as a formal writing assessment or as an on-demand writing prompt.