Are you looking for a way to boost creative writing juices
during this cold, somewhat dreary time of year? Well we’re here to help you
out. This list of prompts is meant to help your students create fun short
stories. Assign these prompts in class or as a homework assignment, to give
students more time to work on their stories.
1.
Tell the story of a person who lives in
Antarctica. Are they alone? How do they survive in such a cold climate? Have
they ever left Antarctica?
2.
Explain the life of a snowman. When were they
born? What do they do every day? Do they have dreams, and can they fulfill
these dreams?
3.
Describe a couple looking for their first igloo
together. What are they looking for in their new home? Tell us all about their
igloo and daily life inside it.
4.
A huge snowstorm arrived, dropping two feet of
snow on the city. Describe the best snow day ever.
5.
Tell the story of the life of a penguin. What do
they do every day? Do they like cold weather?
6.
Pretend a new ice age has arrived. It’s very
cold and there’s tons of snow and ice everywhere. How do humans and animals
adapt?
7.
You’ve just made a snowman, and it starts to
move and talk! What does the snowman say? What adventures do the two of you
have together?
8.
A huge, dangerous snowstorm has arrived,
trapping you and your family inside for days. What do you do with your free
time? Do you leave the house? Are there any problems due to the storm?
9.
You find a penguin outside your house that needs
a good home. How do you take care of it? Do penguins make good pets?
10.
Imagine you live during the pioneer days, when
there was no TV, computers, or working heat. What do you do to entertain
yourself during the long, cold winters? What challenges do you face that modern
society does not?
This collection of writing prompts is sure to help out in
your classroom. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!
