On February 14, sweets, cards, and gifts will be exchanged across the U.S. as people celebrate Valentine’s Day with their loved ones and friends. To help celebrate with your middle school or high school class, we’ve compiled 25 Valentine’s Day writing prompts based on our favorite literary classics.
There are several books and plays introduced in Grades 7–12 that have love as a central theme. You can consider using the Valentine’s Day writing prompts below to inspire your students to delve deeper into relationships between characters who love each other. The spectrum for love need not be limited to that between romantic partners and can include love for family or friends as well. Note that the following are potential texts you can use, but always check with your school or district for recommended resources.