Creative Writing

1. “Where were you last night at 3 AM?” the detective asked.

2. “Only one thing can save you?” Arkos asked.
3. My world began to fall apart at seven that evening.
4. Joshua was conscious of the icy water flowing over him. He tried to stay afloat, but was in severe pain and
could not move his injured arm.
5. She finally managed to scream.
6. Who was this sinister stranger with cold blue eyes, a scar across one cheek and a cruel, callous smile?
7. All the roads were blocked she realized. There was no way she g=could get through in time.
8. There is something no one else knows about me.
9. Something very peculiar happened today.
10. With trembling hands, Jessica lit the match. She only had 3 left now.
11. Looking out, the young prince noticed a black cat slinking along the parapet.
12. You don’t appreciate something until you lose them.
13. The windows of the old house were smashed and the garden was overgrown with weeds.
14. He gave her a look you could’ve poured on a waffle.
15. All at once he changed into a bird and flew out the window.
16. “PLEASE FORGIVE US” was scrawled on the note.
17. The wind boggling mysteries of the missing candies.
18. Winter.
19. Dejavu.
20. Write a story about a character who plays a trick or practical joke on someone.
21. It was a matter of life and death.
22. My best ever holiday.
23. The day I …
24. Conflict in the classroom
25. My most exciting moment in sports.
26. Car accident.
27. An embarrassing incident.
28. Revenge.
29. I decided I’d never do that again.
30. Love!
31. Being bullied.
32. An animal encounter.
33. Fear!
34. Aa memorable event.
35. An important relationship.
36. A place that is special to me.
37. At first it seemed certain nothing could exist on such a planet, least of all humans ….
38. In a galaxy far, far away ….
39. It came from outer space.
40. Throughout the planetary system, the robots had taken control.
41. ‘Talk to me later.’ ordered the alien invader.
42. Nothing could save planet Earth from invasion.
43. What I like and dislike about Holiday?
44. The best Holiday I ever had.
45. A wet day on Holiday.
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46. My ideal Holiday
47. Setting Out: Write about the disorder and chaos and rush of getting packed and ready to go on a holiday in
time.
48. The day out. Describe a day’s outing you have had with your family or write a story about such an outing.
49. The first time I saw the sea. This could be real or imaginary.
50. The pleasures of spending holidays at home. Write about all the discomforts an inconveniences you avoid
by staying at home.
51. Write about the things you enjoy while on holiday from school.
52. One of the things that often happen during a holiday is that relatives come to stay. Write about real or
imaginary visitors.
53. Write about the pleasures and attractions of the seaside for a holiday.
54. Write a poem about swimming in the sea or playing with sand or going out in a boat or any other seaside
activity.
55. If you have visited the local fair, write about what it was like.
56. Write about some of the attractions you might expect to find at a fair.
57. The Circus! Write about a visit to the circus, bringing out especially the feelings of the audience.
58. Imagine you are a performer in a circus. Describe what it feels like to do your act in front of an audience.
59. Write a poem telling the story of Noah.
60. Describe what it is like to be out on a stormy day of strong winds and driving in the rain.
61. Think about the sounds the wind and rain make. Can you write a poem about them?
62. You wake up in the middle of the night and hear the sounds of the storm going on around the house. Write
about the sounds and your feelings.
63. Imagine you are the wind. Write about what you do, perhaps as a poem
64. Describe what you would see if you went out on the morning after a violent storm.
65. The night the Oak Tree was struck by lightning.
66. Caught in the storm. Write a story about being caught in the open after a sudden storm and having to find
shelter.
67. Write about a day in the life of a worker who has to go out on a wet day.

68. The day it rained forever. Imagin it started raining and it didn't stop. Tell what happens and what people
do.

69. Write a poem about which which describes her appearances as grotesquely as possible.

70. Write a spell. Make it as grotesquely as possible.

71. Right a curse. Make the victims faith as nasty as possible.

72. You are passing a graveyard at night when something unexpected happens. Describe your feelings and
what happens next.

73. Make a list of as many superstitions as you can. Which do you believe in?

74. Not all witches are wicked. Write a story about a good witch.

75. You suspect that someone is a witch. Describe how you find out whether it is true or not.

76. The witch hunt! Write a story about villagers ganging up on the hunting down of a suspected witch. Try to
make the witch sympathetic?
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77. Find out what happened to the witches in the 16th and 17th centuries, and then write a story entitled "The
trial of a witch".

78. Describe a witches house or workshop.

79. Write about something you have achieved in 120 to 150 words. Begin your composition with these words "I
felt thrilled and elated when it actually happene. Iit had been my goal for so long to ….

80. Write a story with the title "My holiday adventure."

81. Write a story of about 150 words on an "Unforgettable Day."

82. Write a poem describing a monster made up of comparisons like the one given earlier.

83. Invent the name of a new Monster and write a poem about it.

84. Imagine that a scientific experiment goes wrong and some small creature such as fly or an ant or a wasp
grows to a hundred times its normal size. Write about what happens!

85. Write a story or a description about the world when pre-historic animals were alive.

86. To a small creature like a mouse, a cat would appear as a monster. Write a story about such monster from
the point of view of the small animal.

87. Find out as much as you can about a real or imaginary monster such as a dinosaur or The Loch Ness
Monster, The Yeti and write about it.

88. A live pre-historic monster has been discovered and brought back to display in a zoo. Write a newspaper
report of the event or describe the scene when you go to see the monster at the zoo yourself.

89. Write a poem or a story about an unsuccessful monster that tries to be terrifying but fails.

90. The fight to the finish! Describe a combat between two monsters real or imaginary that ends in death.

91. What I like and dislike about Christmas.

92. Shopping for presents.

93. Opening presents.

94. How I spend Christmas Day.

95. Christmas dinner.

96. The family gathering.

97. A visit to the Pantomime mine on a family outing.

98. Visiting relatives at Christmas.

99. Father Christmas.

100. The perfect Christmas.

101. Write a story about someone who has to spend Christmas alone.

102. Christmas is for children. Do you agree?

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103. My pet describe its appearances and character.

104. Write a guide on how to keep up a pet to help someone who has never had a pet before.

105. The Rescue. Write a story about a pet that gets into difficulties and how it is rescued. Or perhaps you were
in trouble and the pets come to rescue you.

106. Pet's eye view. Imagine you are a pet and write an account of your life and your owner.

107. Which makes the better pet - a cat or a dog? Give your reasons.

108. Write a poem about a cat which bringg out its two sides of nature (wild and tame).

109. Do you know of anyone that has an unusual pet. Write about it. Or else make a story about an unusual
pet.

110. Write an account as in a newspaper involving an unusual pet. Remember to use head-lines, eg. 'Crocodile
Escapes' or 'Lion Roars Keeps Neighbours Awake'.

111. You see someone ill-treating his pet. Write about it and what you did?

112. Write a poem or story about a pet that is lost or neglected.

113. Why do people keep pets?

You were on your way to school one morning when you saw an accident in which a car crashed into a shop.
In about 150 words give an account of what you saw. You may use these points below:

1. Who, if anyone was hurt in the accident?

2. What damage was done to the car?
3. What did passers-by do?
4. Were the police on the scene? If so, what were the police doing?

More Topics:

1. A bicycle I'd like to have

2. A cartoon character that I like
3. A day in the desert
4. A great place to go
5. A great treehouse
6. A place I like to visit
7. A song that means a lot to me
8. A special photograph
9. A special, secret place
10. A sport I'm good at
11. A trip in a submarine
12. A trip on a monorail
13. Activities for indoor fun
14. Activities for outdoor fun
15. Amazing facts I know
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16. An amazing animal
17. An important time in history
18. Building a fort
19. Creatures that live in the ocean
20. Creepy, crawly things
21. Dancing to the music
22. Dirt bikes and skateboards
23. Do I want to be famous?
24. Doing homework
25. Going to the dentist
26. Gone fishing!
27. Having fun at school
28. Helping out around the house
29. How to stop hiccups
30. How we divide the chores at our house
31. I don't understand why . . .
32. I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
33. If I started my own business, I'd . . .
34. Instructions for a pet sitter of my pet
35. Let's help the animals by . . .
36. Looking at the globe
37. Magic tricks I can do
38. Making my favorite food
39. My favorite baby-sitter
40. My favorite board game
41. My favorite clothes
42. My favorite form of exercise
43. My favorite teacher
44. My homework place
45. Our classroom pet
46. Pizza is . . .
47. Some things I like about the museum
48. Staying at a friend's house
49. The best house pets
50. The first day of school is the worst/best because . . .
51. The rules we follow
52. The weirdest house pets
53. Things I see when I take a walk
54. Things that are hard to believe
55. Things to do in the snow
56. Unusual fruits and vegetables
57. Water balloons!
58. What I like about where I live
59. What I use a computer for
60. What if I were the teacher?
61. What is important to me?
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62. What it's like to use a wheelchair
63. What makes me special
64. What my dreams feel like
65. When I see nature, I . . .
66. Who is beautiful?
67. Why I like/dislike playing team sports
68. Why my mom and dad are the greatest

Persuasive Writing

1. A song that means a lot to me

2. Let's help the animals by . . .
3. Let's help the environment by . . .
4. My favorite clothes
5. My favorite form of exercise
6. My favorite teacher
7. My favorite teacher
8. My school really needs . . .
9. The first day of school is the worst/best because . . .
10. Things I'd like to change
11. What is important to me?
12. Why I like/dislike playing team sports
13. Why my mom and dad are the greatest

Narrative Writing

1. A cozy spot at home

2. A day in the desert
3. A day in the life of my pet
4. A funny time in my family
5. A great day with a friend
6. A great place to go
7. A great treehouse
8. A helpful person I have met
9. A person who means the world to me
10. A special photograph
11. A special, secret place
12. A trip on a monorail
13. A visit to a friend's school
14. A walk in the woods
15. An excellent birthday party
16. An important time in history
17. Building a fort
18. Dancing to the music
19. Discovering a new friend
20. Funny things my pet has done
21. Getting my first pair of glasses
22. Going to the dentist
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23. Gone fishing!
24. Grandma's attic
25. Having fun at school
26. Helping out around the house
27. I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
28. I'll never eat another . . .
29. If I started my own business, I'd . . .
30. My best birthday
31. My best day
32. My dream
33. My favorite family story
34. My first school memories
35. My homework place
36. My most embarrassing moment
37. Putting on a play
38. Rings on her fingers
39. Staying at a friend's house
40. Swimming at the pool or lake
41. Talk about being scared!
42. The best house pets
43. Things to do in the snow
44. Water balloons!
45. What my dreams feel like
46. When everything goes wrong
47. When I did something amazing
48. When I see nature, I . . .
49. When I was upside down
50. When the big storm hit
51. Response to Literature
52. Book characters I'd like to meet
53. If I wrote like the author of . . .
54. A cozy spot at home
55. A dark hallway
56. A day in the life of my pet
57. A really spooky story
58. A trip in a submarine
59. A walk in the woods
60. An excellent birthday party
61. An important time in history
62. Building a fort
63. Discovering a new friend
64. Donuts for dinner
65. Funny things my pet has done
66. Going to the dentist
67. Gone fishing!
68. Grandma's attic
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69. I'd like to invent a machine that . . .
70. I'll never eat another . . .
71. Making my favorite food
72. My dream
73. Rings on her fingers
74. Something I wish would happen
75. Staying at a friend's house
76. Summer games
77. Talk about being scared!
78. What if there were no electricity
79. What if we suddenly had to move?
80. What my dreams feel like
81. When I see nature, I . . .
82. When I was upside down
83. When the big storm hit

Research Writing

84. A trip in a submarine

85. All about an amazing animal
86. An amazing animal
87. Creatures that live in the ocean
88. Creepy, crawly things
89. Dirt bikes and skateboards
90. How to stop hiccups
91. I don't understand why . . .
92. Looking at the globe
93. Summer games
94. What it's like to use a wheelchair
95. My favorite teacher

96. Describe a time when you felt like getting away from something or someone.

97. Write a re account describing the best holiday you ever had.

98. If you had a day all for yourself and could do whatever you wanted to, what would you do? Start with
waking up and describe the entire day.

99. Imagine that you fell asleep while reading your history book and your favourite story book at the same
time. What would happen if the two stories came together in your dream? Use your imagination to rewrite
your favourite story in a different time period in history.

100. Are humans being cruel or kind to animals?

101. imagine one day at school you are allowed to create a rule for students to follow. Explain the rule you
create and why you choose to make that rule. Be sure to include details.

102. Imagine of fish popped its head out of the water and said. Be sure to include details in your story.

103. Think of a time when someone did something special for you perhaps the person sent a card, helped with
homework, or cooked a food you like. Write about this time and include details.
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104. Write about what being a friend means to you.

105. I was lost, scared, and alone when the mysterious …..

General topics for younger children:

1. I am special because …
2. If I was a superhero what kind of superhero would I be and what powers would I have.
3. What do I want to be when I grow up and why?
4. If you were given 3 wishes what would they be and why?
5. if I could invent a new animal what kind of animal would I make?
6. if I could invent a new toy what kind of toy would I create and why?
7. if I could make something disappear in my life what would it be and why?
8. all about me essay. have children write about all their likes and dislikes.
9. What ways do I help my family?
10. how can I be a better friend?
11. If you could be invisible what would you do and why?
12. What do you think about bullies and why?
13. Why is it important to be honest and not lie?
14. What would you do if you won a million dollars.
15. If you could change the world what would you do and why
16. If you were a king / Queen what would you do and why
17. if you could invent a video game what kind of game would you create and why
18. write about a time when you had to be brave what did you do and how did it feel
19. write about a trip to the moon, how did you get there, what did you see, was it fun or scary?
20. Write about something you are really good at?
21. Write about a time when you worked really hard to get something
22. Write about something that you learnt.
23. write about five things you could do better if you work really hard and give more effort.
24. if you had to give away thousand dollars what would you do with it, who would you give it.
25. What is the best thing someone has ever given to you?
26. What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you?
27. Write about what you can teach others.
28. did you ever get into an argument with a friend or family member?
29. Did someone ever hurt your feelings how did it made you feel?
30. Is there anyone you would like to switch places with?
31. What does it mean to be loyal?
32. when was a time when you were loyal to a friend or a friend was loyal to you?
33. has a friend ever betrayed you? How did it make you feel? What do you think your friend should have done
differently?
34. have you ever been friends with someone w\ho was unpopular or not part of the group?
35. When was the time you felt you were treated unfairly? How did it make you feel?

Rescued
Imagine you are an explorer who travels to faraway places.
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On your last trip, things went wrong and you lost contact with the outside world.
After 2 weeks you were found, and now a magazine wants to write about your experience.

Below is what the magazine asks for:

Start at the point when you knew things were going wrong.

Include details about:

● the difficulties you faced before you were found;

● how you felt at each stage;

● how the whole experience has affected you.

We want our readers to share the full drama and excitement of your
experience.

Write the story from your experience, from the point when things went wrong, to when you were found.