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30 Fiction Writing Prompts for Elementary Students
Hooray for Fiction Writing for Elementary School Students — By introducing fiction writing in your elementary classroom, you are giving your students an opportunity to begin to expand their imaginations while also developing their writing skills. Plus, they will be able to write their own stories.
And wonderfully…
Through fiction writing, your writers will learn the value of creating characters, developing a plot line, and telling a story that perhaps teaches a lesson. Oh yeah…
So get to it and use these fiction writing prompts to get the creative juices flowing in your students and to teach them how to enjoy the writing process. Take a look now and enjoy!
These fiction writing prompts, topics, and story ideas are excellent for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and fifth grade fiction writers. Now have your students grab their notebooks or computers and craft their very own ideas.
Yes! Pick a prompt and get to story writing.
- Two friends are walking home from school when they discover a time machine and they decide to try it out. Which time period do they travel to? What happens once they arrive?
- Start your story with this sentence: On a vacation to paradise, something unexpected happened…
- George Washington and Alexander Hamilton are having a conversation about what to put into the Constitution of the United States. Write a story about what they discussed and how that changed the final draft of the Constitution.
- Write a story about a butterfly who needed to earn the colors on her wings. What did she have to do to get her colors? Which colors did she choose once she accomplished her goal?
- The character in your story has to stay the same age for the rest of time. What age is your character? What challenges arise from being stuck at the same stage?
- Two birds set out on a grand adventure together one day. Write about where they go, what they see, and what they do along the way.
- It all started with a magical pen…
- The snow was falling all around and the world looked like a snow globe. There was only one problem. It was June…
- Write a story about a princess who was trapped in a castle that was guarded by a dragon. But instead of a daring prince coming to save the day, the princess uses the tools and resources inside the castle to rescue herself. Tell about what she does to overcome her challenge.
- For one day, the character in your story gets to make all of the rules. Write about the changes your character would make and the consequences that result from his or her choices.
- Write a story about a character who is the same age as you are, but living life 100 years in the future.
- Imagine that your main character is a chef in a very busy kitchen and they are preparing the most important meal of their life. Who are they making the meal for? What do they decide to cook? How does their exciting day go?
- Write a story from the perspective of a camera.
- A grandma arrives to pick her grandkids up for the weekend. The children think they are heading to Grandma’s house for the night, but she has other plans. She is going to take them on a grand adventure…
- The main character in your story is your favorite superhero. Write a story about what they have to do in order to save the day.
- Write a story from the perspective of a dinosaur. Describe the setting in detail and talk about what life is like for your particular dinosaur.
- It’s hard to hear over the roaring of the spaceship, but the person on the intercom declares that the mission is almost complete. “Next stop is Mars, the red planet!” What happens next?
- Tell the story of two best friends who get in an argument. What do they do to reconcile their differences?
- Write a story about a family of rabbits who live in the forest. Who are their neighbors? What do they do for fun?
- Your character is strolling through a nearby garden when they discover a vegetable they have never seen before. What does it look like? What does it taste like? What happens when the character snacks on the vegetable?
- Your character is playing at the beach and they find buried treasure. What’s inside? How does their life change?
- It was a dark and stormy night and suddenly, the lights went out in the house…
- The time had finally come…
- Your character just helped their team win the championship game. What happens next?
- The character in your story just created an invention that will change the world. What did they design? How will it help people?
- The story begins in a magical land and your character is lost. Who does your character meet while on their journey home?
- Write a story about a student who is starting at a new school. What are they feeling? How will they meet new friends?
- A powerful stone appeared and it had the potential to change everything…
- The trip of a lifetime was about to begin and the three friends were heading to the country of..
These are just a few fiction writing prompts for kids — from first graders to fifth graders — to help them get started. Of course, the possibilities are endless when it comes to fiction writing. An important thing is to always keep encouraging your students to write. And, be sure to encourage your writers to include loads of descriptive details to bring their stories to life.
And now, check out these…
Elementary Fiction and Other Free Writing Resources
Offer your student writers even more inspiration and creativity with these related writing prompts.
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Writing fiction is an excellent way to encourage children explore their imaginations and express themselves creatively. So be sure to take a look around my blog to explore even more genre writing ideas to inspire your elementary students.
7 Fun Realistic Fiction Writing Prompts for Kids
Through realistic fiction writing prompts, kids can learn how to create stories with interesting and believable characters and settings. Plus, these fun writing prompts provide children with the opportunity to be creative and come up with their own unique story ideas.
They can also develop skills in descriptive writing, problem-solving, and critical thinking as they create their own fictional worlds. (Psst… check out these 32 World Building Prompts for Stories .)
With these realistic fiction writing prompts, kids will be able to explore differences, overcoming obstacles, courage, and much more. Ok, let’s get to this list of prompts.
- Have your main character discover a secret room in their home or school. What kind of secrets are hidden inside?
- Write a story involving an unlikely friendships between two unlikely characters— such as an alien and an astronaut.
- Create a story about someone who wants more out of life than what they already have. What are they willing to do to get it?
- Pick a location in your story that poses a real-life difficulty for your main character. How does she or he overcome the challenge and what does success look like?
- Write about how a child discovers a secret society living deep inside the woods.
- Write about a character who brings something back to life. What is it and how does it affect the rest of their lives?
- Write about your dream job ( Dream job lists for kids to explore ) and what your life would be like doing it.
I hope your enjoyed these realistic fiction story ideas for kids and use them with your learners. Whatever story idea they come up with, these fun and realistic fiction story prompts will fuel their creativity.
Sweet! The Favorites List of Easy and Fun Writing Ideas
In addition to the fiction writing prompts and realistic fiction prompts listed above, I have this excellent and simple list of journal ideas for you to use in your lesson plans and classroom instruction. You see…
For those reluctant writers or non-writers, I suggest you use the time-tested favorite writing prompts. They are simple ideas that nearly every writer can answer without much effort. Plus, they are an excellent way to get those creative writing juices flowing for writers of all skill levels.
Have students write about their:
- Favorite hero
- Favorite foods
- Favorite place
- Favorite book
- Favorite toy
- Favorite season
- Favorite movie
- Favorite TV Show
- Favorite animal
- Favorite pet
- Favorite poem
Regardless of the individual career path that a student may take later in life, they are going to need to know how to write well. So why not get them started on the right path by encouraging them to create their own fiction stories and to write as often as possible. That way they’ll have loads of time to refine their writing skills.
Ok, that’s all for today.
Until next time…
If you enjoyed these Fiction Writing Prompts for Kids in Elementary School (first, second, third, 4th grade, 5th grade, and beyond!), please share them on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Pinterest. I appreciate it!
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Realistic Fiction Short Stories: Examples of Realism
In literary realism, authors present people, places and events as they are, striving to make their stories realistic depictions of life rather than artificial ones. The stories often focus on common things and everyday experiences.
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Realistic Short Stories
“the story of an hour” by kate chopin.
“The Story of an Hour”
“The Lesson” by Tony Cade Bambara
“a perfect day for bananafish” by j. d. salinger.
Muriel speaks on the phone with her mother about her husband, Seymour, who has returned from the war. Her mother is worried about Seymour’s driving and his general mental condition. Meanwhile, Seymour is on the beach, where he meets a young girl and tells her about the bananafish.
“Fat” by Raymond Carver
“petrified man” by eudora welty.
In a beauty parlor, Leota gossips with her client, Mrs. Fletcher. They cover a lot of subjects including Leota’s boarders, the Pikes; Mrs. Fletcher’s pregnancy; and the traveling freak show in town, featuring the petrified man.
“The Outcasts of Poker Flat” by Bret Harte
In an effort to improve their town, the citizens of Poker Flat expel a group of undesirables from their midst. They set out for the next settlement, making a difficult mountain journey. On the way, they meet up with a couple headed for Poker Flat, who share some provisions and direct them to a cabin to rest.
“A White Heron” by Sarah Orne Jewett
Nine-year-old Sylvia lives in the country and has a strong connection to animals and nature. One day a young man, a hunter, comes through the area and stays with Sylvia and her grandmother. He is looking for a rare heron to add to his collection.
“Alyosha the Pot” by Leo Tolstoy
“my old man” by ernest hemingway.
The narrator tells the story of being with his father in Italy and France when he worked as a jockey. His father had an argument with some people after winning a race in Italy. In France he eventually buys his own horse to train and ride.
“The Sisters” by James Joyce
Father Flynn has had his third stroke and is paralyzed. A boy walks by his home each night looking at the light in the window. It’s even and faint—not the reflection of candles that would indicate he had died. When he goes down for supper, his uncle and aunt are talking to a visitor, Mr. Cotter. He thinks there was something unusual about Father Flynn, but doesn’t get specific about it. The boy’s uncle breaks the news that the priest has died.
“Shiloh” by Bobbie Ann Mason
Leroy has been off work for four months since getting hurt. His wife, Norma Jean, supports them both by working at a drugstore. Leroy is glad to be home with his wife, but he’s worried that she’s drawing away from him—maybe his presence reminds her of their son who died as a baby.
This story can be read in the preview of Shiloh & Other Stories .
“All the Years of Her Life” by Morley Callaghan
“life in the iron mills” by rebecca harding davis.
This longer story is one of the earliest examples of realism in American literature.
“In the Middle of the Fields” by Mary Lavin
“playing with dynamite” by john updike.
Fanshawe is in his sixties and has slowed down a lot. His wife is a bit younger and spryer. The narrator gives us a look at Fanshawe’s childhood, middle years, his marriage, and how his attitude about life has developed.
“Black is My Favorite Color” by Bernard Malamud
“a wagner matinee” by willa cather.
Clark gets a visit from his aunt, Georgiana, who’s in town on business. He thinks of how hard she has worked in her life. He takes her to a Wagner concert, and wonders if she’ll be able to appreciate it.
“Souvenir” by Jayne Anne Phillips
“swimming lessons” by rohinton mistry.
Kersi lives in an apartment complex in Toronto and compares it to a housing complex he remembers from India. He writes letters to his parents back home. Kersi fantasizes about women but doesn’t have any real contact with them. He signs up for swimming lessons.
“Seventeen Syllables” by Hisaye Yamamoto
“in the zoo” by jean stafford, “i want to live” by thom jones.
Mrs. Wilson finds out she has uterine and breast cancer. It’s also an irregular kind of cancer that will complicate the treatment. Her doctor is good but lacks bedside manner. She thinks about her options and copes with her ordeal.
“George Thurston” by Ambrose Bierce
“a piece of steak” by jack london.
Tom King is an aging prize-fighter preparing for a bout. He doesn’t have a sparring partner or enough food to be at his best. Money is tight and the tradesmen won’t give him credit anymore. He needs the win bonus from his next fight for himself, his wife and his kids.
“A Temporary Matter” by Jhumpa Lahiri
Shoba had a miscarriage six months ago, three weeks before she was due. She and her husband Shukumar get a notice from the electric company saying their power will be off for an hour for five consecutive evenings. While eating in candlelight, they decide to play a game where they will reveal something previously kept secret from each other.
“The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien
“gooseberries” by anton chekhov.
Read “Gooseberries”
“Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates
“a new england nun” by mary eleanor wilkins freeman, “janus” by anne beattie.
Andrea, a successful real estate agent, has a favorite bowl that she displays in homes she is selling. She feels the bowl is responsible for her success.
“Editha” by W. D. Howells
“a simple heart” by gustave flaubert, “the chrysanthemums” by john steinbeck, “a dead woman’s secret” by guy de maupassant.
I’ll keep adding realistic short fiction as I find more stories.
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Realistic Fiction Books For 5th Graders
Everybody loves a story that makes them feel like they know the main characters just like their own friends. A story where you follow real people on a real journey? These kinds of books are called "realism." In realistic fiction, a story that could have happened to people or animals in a realistic setting is called "realistic fiction." These stories are like real life, and the fictional characters in these stories act like real people do.
The stories are about real people who have real problems in the real world, and how they solve them. Not a single story in these books is filled with magic or mystical creatures! The characters aren't real, but they could be, so they aren't real.
This list has Wonder at number three. It's not true that August Pullman and his family are real people, but they're written in a way that makes them seem real to you. Real-life problems come up in the story that happens in New York City. It's a story about people who live in the real world right now. That's real fiction.
This blog post includes 9 other books for 5th graders that are based on real-life events. Let's start now!
Realistic Fiction for 5th Graders
Surviving the applewhites by stephanie s. tolan.
"Jake Semple is well-known. People say he went to all the schools in Rhode Island and was kicked out of each one. He also allegedly burned each one down to the ground. One place will take him now, and that place is a home school run by the Applewhites, a chaotic and hilarious family of artists. The only person that doesn't fit in with the Applewhites is a smart and sensible girl named E.D., who right away doesn't like Jake. Jake thinks he'll be able to make it through this new school with ease. Is he really as tough or bad as he looks?
The Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink
Marc had the worst year of his life in fifth grade. In gym class, he didn't do very well. He can't swim, and he doesn't know how to do his times table. The worst thing about fifth grade? Kenny Williamson is the class bully, and he calls himself the King of the Jungle Gym because he likes to fight. After his mother tells him that Jake, Marc's uncle, is coming to stay for the whole summer, Marc can't wait. Uncle Jake is a real Navy SEAL. Uncle Jake has a plan, too. He's going to make Marc into a strong person. As you become a warrior, it isn't going to be easy. You have to do a lot of pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups and squats. You also have to swim, eat well, and study more than you ever have before! The King of the Jungle Gym doesn't like Marc very much. Can Marc change into a warrior before school starts in the fall so that he can finally fight him?
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
It was August Pullman's facial difference that has kept him from going to school with other kids. Beecher Prep is his new school. He wants nothing more than to be treated like a normal kid. His new classmates can't get past Auggie, who has a very different look than the other kids. WONDER, which starts with Auggie's point of view, soon moves on to his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and more. These perspectives come together to show how one community struggles with empathy, compassion, and acceptance."
The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
Four Penderwick sisters get to stay at a beautiful estate called Arundel for their summer vacation. They can't wait to see the beautiful, sprawling grounds. Jeffry, the son of Arundel's owner, is even better. He's the best friend for their summer adventures. His mother, on the other hand, doesn't like the Penderwick sisters. She tells the new friends to stay out of trouble. Isn't that the case? Will they?
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
The 11-year-old Melody isn't like most people. She is very different." She can't move. She can't speak. A: She doesn't write. Because she has cerebral palsy, she can't do everything she used to be able to do. Then, she also has a photographic memory, which means she can remember every single detail of everything she has ever seen or done in her whole life. Her whole school doesn't know that she is the smartest person there. It's because she can't tell them that she's not mentally ill that most people think she is. Her teachers, doctors, and classmates don't believe her. But Melody doesn't want to be defined by her disability. And she wants everyone to know about it "somehow."
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
'Maniac': Jeffrey Lionel Magee could have had a normal life if a freak accident hadn't made him a child. Having lived with his aunt and uncle for eight years, he decides to leave them and run away. And not just run away, but run away, too. It's where the story of "Maniac Magee" starts. He does things that are both amazing and legendary in a racially divided small town.
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
Dead End in Norvelt is a book about a kid named Jack Gantos who has an amazing two months, even though his parents are feuding and he is "grounded for life." He also has bad blood coming out of his nose when he gets a little shock. However, there will be a lot of excitement and surprises for Jack when his mom lets him help a feisty old neighbor write obituaries filled with stories about the people who built his utopian town. It all starts with an obituary. "Jack is sent on a strange journey that includes Molten Wax and Eleanor Roosevelt," says the teacher. "He goes on a strange journey that includes Molten Wax and Eleanor Roosevelt."
Blubber by Judy Blume
Caroline wrote a note about Linda that said: "Blubber is a good name for her," she said. Jill rolled it up and put it on the corner of her desk at school. She didn't want to think about Linda or her report on whales at that time, so she didn't. It was Halloween that made Jill want to think. That didn't stop Robby from taking the note. Before Linda finished talking, the note had gone half way around the room. Everything starts there. There was something about Linda that made a lot of kids in her fifth-grade class want to see how far they could go. Nobody, not even Jill, thought the fun would end where it did.
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
"Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of people who are very smart." In every new school she goes to, she comes up with clever but disruptive distractions to hide her poor reading skills. How can you make someone smart again? She may be a troublemaker, but her new teacher, Mr. Daniels, sees the bright, creative child beneath. She learned to stop being so hard on herself and that dyslexia isn't something to be ashamed of. As Ally's confidence grows, she starts to feel more free to be herself and the world starts to look a lot more interesting. A label doesn't tell the whole story about a person, and great minds don't always think the same.
Rules by Cynthia Lord
Cathy, 12, just wants to live a normal life. Having a brother with autism and a family that cares about him is almost impossible. For years, she's been trying to teach David the rules, from "a peach is not a funny-looking apple" to "keep your pants on in public." This is to stop David from behaving in a bad way in public. However, it is Catherine's own shocking behavior that turns everything upside down and forces her to ask: "What is normal?"
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Teaching Realistic Fiction with Reading Activities for Kids
You can enjoy teaching realistic fiction in just three steps. (1) Start with the elements. (2) Read short stories. This gets kids hooked! (3) Choose a novel for the grand finale.
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Ms. Sneed Teaches Realistic Fiction
Our favorite fourth grade teacher, Ms. Sneed, explained her realistic fiction unit in the teachers’ lounge. “I’ve been thinking about this for a long time,” she said.
“Tell me more,” her colleague, Mrs. Abdullah, prompted.
Step 1: Teaching Realistic Fiction Elements
“Okay. First, we’ll explore the elements. Kids need to know what realistic fiction is. Once they’ve told me what they know, we’ll continually refer to this handy reference guide .” She pushed a paper across the table to her friend.
“I’ll also use Literary Genre: Realistic Fiction , a 3-minute video by Pang Her. It emphasizes five traits of realistic fiction:
- Realistic fiction is still make-believe.
- It could happen in real life.
- The characters are realistic or could be alive today.
- Characters have no superpowers.
- You feel like the story could happen to you.”
Step 2: Analyzing Short Realistic Fiction
“Next, the kiddos will read and analyze some short stories. This is my favorite step. Sharing and discussing let me enjoy teaching realistic fiction.
“I’ll grab 30 or 40 realistic fiction picture books from our school library. They’ll be displayed on a table. This invites kids to read realistic fiction. We’ll read some together and discuss. And I can get some grades with these realistic fiction worksheets.”
“This all sounds awesome,” said Mrs. Abdullah. “If you’d like a printable story, try Jodie’s Daddy Is a Garbageman by Matthew Licht. I love this little story!”
“Thanks, I will!”
Step 3: Teaching Realistic Fiction Through Novels
Ms. Sneed pulled two books out of her bag. “For the grand finale, kids will read a novel. My advanced fourth graders do fine with Hatchet . But last year, my low to average kids struggled with it. Fortunately, I found another realistic adventure, The Black Stallion . “
“I can see that you’re really excited about this unit,” said Mrs. Abdullah. “It’s thorough – and the kids will love it.”
Ms. Sneed’s eyes twinkled. Yes, they’d love it – and she would too.
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Do you enjoy teaching genres? After realistic fiction, try a few more! Your students will love fables , myths , and mysteries !
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As you experiment with writing realistic fiction, consider the following tips. 1. Consider writing children's literature. Some of the best books in the realistic fiction genre are geared toward young readers. Look to S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give, or R.J. Palacio's Wonder as examples. 2.
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Realistic Short Stories "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin A woman receives the news that her husband has been killed in a train accident. She processes the news over the next hour, experiencing a range of emotions. "The Story of an Hour" "The Lesson" by Tony Cade Bambara An inner-city class goes on a field trip to an expensive toy store.
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