Samples of narrative writing prompts

1. Think of a person who is now important to you or has made a lasting impression on you. Write a story about how you came to know that person and what that person did that impressed you. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.
2. Think of a time when someone showed you kindness or a time when you showed someone else kindness or a time when you witnessed someone else showing kindness to another person. Choose one of these times and write a story about what happened. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.
3. Think of a childhood memory that you recall clearly. Write a story about what happened. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.
4. Think about an event in your life that you will always remember. Write a story about what happened. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.
5. Imagine that you could be invisible for one day. Write a story about that day. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.
6. Think about a time a person did something that made a difference in your life. Write about that time. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.
7. Think about an event that you are glad you experienced. Write a story about that event. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.
8. Think about a time you received a gift, something you wanted, or something unexpected that made you feel happy. Write a story about that time. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.
9. Think about a special time you remember spending with a friend. Write a story about that time. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.
10. Think about a time you did something even though it was hard for you to do. Write a story about that time. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.
11. Think about something that has happened during a day in your favorite (or least favorite) class. Tell a story about what happened. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.
12. Think about how you plan to accomplish a goal you have set. Write a story about accomplishing this goal. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.
13. Think about a time you witnessed an event or incident that made you think seriously about something. Write a story about this event or incident. Be sure to narrate an event or series of events and include specific details in your response.

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