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Plane Narrative Writing Prompt: Two girls are in a commercial airplane cockpit as pilots. One is feeling brave and smiling while the other is nervous and worried. It is a bright summer day. Cartoon illustration.

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Plane Narrative Writing Prompt Decide whether you are the pilot on the plane or a passenger! Write a narrative about a plane journey. Warm-Up Discussion Questions What would it be like to be in the cockpit of a commercial aeroplane, responsible for the safety and well-being of all the passengers onboard? Describe what the cockpit

Peaceful Picture Prompt: An old man and a little girl are on a swing during golden hour, with a sunset, lake, and forest in the background, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

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Peaceful Picture Prompt Describe a place where you can feel very peaceful. It could be real or imaginary. Try to give the reader as much information as you can about your peaceful place. Remember to include what it looks like, sounds like and feels like. Warm-Up Discussion Questions What might the characters be thinking and

Ninja Writing Prompt: A beautiful warrior woman in front of a shrine, surrounded by soft natural light, rainfall, and the suggestion of other warriors nearby.

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Ninja Writing Prompt Write a narrative from the perspective of the ninja, describing her training, adventures, and missions in a world full of danger and intrigue. Warm-Up Discussion Questions What kind of place do you think this is? What in the image makes you think that? What do you think happened just before this moment

Cat Creative Writing Prompt: A cute black and white cat in sharp focus, curiously looking at something behind a mysterious brown paper bag.

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Cat Creative Writing Prompt Imagine you are a toy maker creating fun and engaging toys for pets. Design a toy that cats would love to play with! Make sure you clearly describe what it looks like, how it works and why a pet would like it. Warm-Up Discussion Questions What toys do pets like to

Stormtrooper Writing Prompt: A boy with a stormtrooper costume sitting on an old toy that looks like a speeder. He is imagining himself racing through the forest.

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Stormtrooper Writing Prompt Write a narrative from the perspective of the young stormtrooper. Warm-Up Discussion Questions What kind of place do you think this is? Fiction or non-fiction? Justify your choice. Where does the stormtrooper come from? why are they here? What challenges might the stormtrooper face?

Shipwreck Adventure Prompt: Breathtaking split-view photo of a shipwreck underwater with sunbeams reflecting on the water's surface, and a rescue vessel above near a tropical island with a volcanic mountain.

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Shipwreck Adventure Prompt You are a hero on a mission to save the day! Create a narrative about your exciting rescue operation near the tropical island. How do you use the rescue vessel to help those in need? Warm-Up Discussion Questions How would you feel while looking for a missing boat? What sorts of tools

Bird Descriptive Writing Prompt: Teenager's hand holding a phone as a beautiful vibrant green hummingbird is emerging from the phone and looks like it is about to fly away. There are a few shards of glass flying out too.

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Bird Descriptive Writing Prompt One moment, it’s just an ordinary phone. Next, a bird bursts out of the screen, wings beating, feathers flashing. What kind of bird is it? A hummingbird, fast and dazzling? An eagle, fierce and powerful? Or maybe a bird that doesn’t even exist in the real world — one you invent

Paris Creative Writing Prompt: Photo of a fearless, proud, and confident tween climbing up the outside of the Eiffel Tower. His face is in sharp focus and is set against the backdrop of a sunlit Paris.

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Paris Creative Writing Prompt From high on the Eiffel Tower, Paris stretches out in every direction. Rooftops glow in the sunlight, the Seine winds like a ribbon, and the streets are alive with movement. The city feels full of energy beneath your feet, and every detail invites curiosity. Warm-Up Discussion Questions What do you know

Underwater Descriptive Writing Prompt image: a young girl swimming towards a sea turtle with a fascinated expression, surrounded by a sunny, bright, and uplifting underwater world.

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Underwater Descriptive Writing Prompt Describe this scene, from the perspective of the child or the sea turtle, imagining their experiences and emotions in this magical underwater world. Warm-Up Discussion Questions Where could they be? What is around them? How would you describe the turtle and underwater scene? What games could they play together?

Dragon Narrative Writing Prompt: Strong and wise female wizard with piercing blue eyes bravely confronts a large, fire-breathing red dragon in a dynamic composition.

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Dragon Narrative Writing Prompt Write a narrative from the perspective of the wizard, imagining her experiences and emotions as she overcomes a problem. Warm-Up Discussion Questions Who is she and where does she come from? What is her relationship with the dragon? What problems could they face? What kind of strategies might she use to

Snow Globe Descriptive Writing Prompt: Image of a young boy looking with fascination and longing at a beautiful large snow globe containing a happy world. The details of the world are unclear, however, it is a happy scene.

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Snow Globe Descriptive Writing Prompt Pretend you’re the creator of a magical snow globe world. You get to choose everything inside it. What kind of scenery would it have? Would there be any houses or buildings, and what would they look like? What’s the weather like? Would you put any people or animals inside? How

Adventure Picture Prompt Writing Image: A photorealistic underwater image of a boy riding a whale, with opaline bubbles, shimmering ripples, and a magical summer atmosphere. Sunlight is streaming through the aqua-blue water and the boy is relaxed and looking casually around.

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Adventure Picture Prompt Writing Sunlight filters through the aqua blue water. Ripples shimmer, bubbles drift upward, and beneath you moves a giant whale. You are balanced on its back, steady and calm, as it glides through the ocean’s depths. All around you, the sea is alive with colour and mystery. 👉 Your task:Write about this

Robot Technology Writing Prompt: a robot drawing that is coming to life and beginning to emerge from the page.

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Robot Technology Writing Prompt On the page is a simple robot drawing… until it moves. The lines shimmer, the ink bends, and suddenly the robot begins to lift itself right off the paper. Step by step, it emerges into the real world, leaving the flat page behind. 👉 Your task:Write a narrative from the perspective

Brave Kayaker Narrative Writing Prompt Image: 12-year-old Indian girl confidently kayaking down rapids in a stunning wild river on a beautiful sunny day, displaying her strength and power.

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Brave Kayaker Narrative Writing Prompt As the group kayaks down the wild river, the leader notices something out of the corner of their eye that fills them with worry. Write a narrative about their journey down the river, including what they see, how they react, and how the team overcomes the obstacle. Warm-Up Discussion Questions

Environmental Superhero Writing Prompt Image: A vivid, clear feature photo of a small boy in a superhero costume standing in front of a large bulldozer, with a rich, biodiverse rainforest surrounding them, bathed in sunny, bright natural light.

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Environmental Superhero Writing Prompt A bulldozer rumbles into a forest, pushing down trees and clearing the land. This can change everything — the homes of animals, the air we breathe, and the way people use the land. But why do people clear forests? And what are the positives and negatives of doing it? 👉 Your

Roller Coaster Writing Prompt image: A realistic, high-definition photo of three children on a rollercoaster at an amusement park, with sharply focused faces revealing a range of emotions: fear, excitement, and a mix of both.

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Roller Coaster Writing Prompt As you and your two best friends strap yourselves in, your hearts are pounding with anticipation. The roller coaster starts to ascend, and you look out at the beautiful view of the amusement park from high above. The feeling of excitement mixed with fear is overwhelming. Describe the experience of riding

Alien Meeting Narrative Writing Prompt image: A realistic photo of an astronaut and an alien meeting in space, gazing at each other with curiosity in a happy, uplifting encounter. Alien has a white leather suit on with a headphone-shaped attachment.

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Alien Meeting Narrative Writing Prompt Write a narrative from the perspective of either the astronaut, the alien, or even planet Earth itself, imagining their experiences and emotions in this incredible moment. Warm-Up Discussion Questions Who is the astronaut, and what kind of mission are they on? What kind of alien is this? How are they

Astronaut Narrative Writing Prompt: Determined female astronaut strides purposefully down a street, displaying a focused and concerned expression, with smoke billowing behind her.

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Astronaut Narrative Writing Prompt Smoke drifts between old buildings. Crowds shuffle past. But in the middle of the street stands something no one expects: you, in a full astronaut suit. The visor reflects neon lights, your boots crunch over broken pavement, and heads turn. Are you lost? Training? Or just back from a mission no

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