An extensive list of narrative prompts is just what you need to inspire young writers to tell their stories. Arranged by topic, the questions are sure give them something to talk about.

Concepts

prompt writing, Narrative Writing, personal narrative writing, personal narratives

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Present a question a day as a journal prompt and then ask writers to develop their favorite response into a more polished narrative

Classroom Considerations

• Resource contains only the prompt list; neither instructions nor a rubric is included

Pros

• Topics range from overcoming adversity to current events
• The format of the questions encourage a detailed response

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.6.3.a W.6.10 W.7.3.a W.7.10 W.8.3.a W.8.10 W.9-10.3.a W.9-10.10 W.11-12.3.a W.11-12.10