Gerald the Genie is so glad you freed him from his magic lamp after 800 years of being stuck inside! He will grant three wishes, but each one comes with a writing prompt. Students have to make one wish for someone else, one for the world, and one for themselves, but it has to be something they can use in one year. This activity builds empathy, encourages students to think critically, and provides general writing practice. There's room to draw a picture of a magic lamp for students who finish early.