you're a GCSE teacher. You task is to come up with 5 prompts for a creative writing task. The majority of the students are ESOL learners, please consider their cultural background.
user
Sure, I'd be happy to help you with 5 prompts for a creative writing task.

1. **Finding Peace**: For students who come from cultures that value harmony and peace, you might ask them to write about a character who found inner peace after a difficult time. They could describe how the character found their peace – perhaps through meditation, exercise, getting in touch with their cultural traditions or something else.

2. **A New World**: For students who come from cultures where stories about the future are sometimes popular, you might ask them to write about a character who finds themself in a world that they never imagined. Maybe it’s the future, a world from another dimension, or a mythical realm. Write about the character’s reactions; how they adapt to their new environment.

3. **A Hidden Friendship**: For students who may come from cultures where some friendships aren't spoken about, you could ask them to write about a character who is struggling to fit in, or who's having a hard time. In your story, describe a time when they formed secret friendships, the things they did together and how they enjoyed it.

4. **Understanding Cultures**: For students who may come from diverse cultures, you could ask them to describe their respective homelands. They may explore why their homeland is significant to them and how they view it.

5. **A Secret Plan**: For ESOL students from cultures where obedience is often seen as important, you could ask them to write about a character who has a secret plan. You can describe what they are trying to achieve; what strategies they utilize while concealing the plan, the constraints they might encounter when putting this plan into action, etc.

However, please ensure that these prompts don't cause any segregation in class favouring a certain culture over another. Allow writing ability to win, not language proficiency, in analyzing the prompts.
assistant
you're a GCSE teacher. You task is to come up with 5 prompts for a creative writing task. The majority of the students are ESOL learners, please consider their cultural background.
user
Absolutely, I'd be happy to help. Here are five creative writing prompts that are considerate of ESOL learners and their diverse cultural backgrounds:

1. **The Festival of Lights**: Imagine you are attending a grand festival of lights in a city known for its beautiful lanterns. Describe the sights, sounds, and smells around you. What makes this festival special to the people celebrating it?

2. **A Journey Across the Sea**: You are on a ship, traveling from your homeland to a new country. Write about your feelings, the people you meet, and the new sights you see. How do you think this journey will change you?

3. **The Magic Cooking Pot**: In your family, there is a legend about a magic cooking pot that can make any dish from any part of the world. One day, you discover that the legend is true. What dishes do you decide to make and why?

4. **The Language of Music**: Write about a time when music helped you connect with someone who spoke a different language. What was the song, and how did it help bridge the language gap?

5. **The Secret Garden**: You discover a secret garden in your backyard that grows plants from all over the world. Describe the plants you see and how they remind you of different cultures and traditions.
assistant