Writing a Story Based on a Prompt
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October 25, 2024
What could be more fun than making up stories? Whether your child has an active imagination or needs more inspiration, having writing prompts on hand is a great way to beat writer’s block and spark your child’s creativity.
Grade
1-6
| Secondary
1-2
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How Do You Use Writing Prompts?
There are many ways to use this tool, and not just for writing! Here are a few ideas:
- Pick one or more prompts at random as a jumping-off point for a new story. For example, “the hero has an animal sidekick,” “the hero asks themself an existential question,” and “the villain’s evil plan fails,” create the basic framework for a plot, and your child can fill in the details.
- Have fun imagining different scenarios based on a prompt. For example: “the hero has disappeared.” Have they been kidnapped? Did they run off to go on a mission without telling anyone? Did their sidekicks really look everywhere? This can lead to some interesting conversations. Don’t hesitate to ask questions to get your child thinking.
- Use prompts for improv exercises. As well as exercising your child's creativity, this will help them work on oral expression. You can also use our 20 improv themes to improve language skills alongside the prompts.
- Use them to do a writing activity at home, such as rewriting an existing story based on a prompt or making a comic strip.
