Sample Prompts

Personal Narrative Story Prompts

Think about a family friend or relation that you admire.  It should be someone who is a role model for you.  Think of a time when they die something that showed their kindness or other good qualities.

Think about a time when you had to do something you didn't really want to do.  It could be a chore, a family day, or something in school.  Write about one time when you were surprised at how much fun you had doing this.

Think about a time you did something special with a brother, sister, family member, or friend.  Sharing this event made you realize how close you were.  Write about what made this time special.

Think about a time you were surprised about something that happened to you.  It could be a happy surprise or a disappointment.  Write about the event.

Think about a time you succeeded at something that was hard for you to do.  It could be something you finally learned how to do at school or in a game.  It could also be a new way of behaving at home.  Write about what happened the day you changed.

Write about a time when you made a special gift for someone in your family or for a friend.  How did you know what they would like?  How did you make the gift?  What was the person's reaction?  Write a story about this event.

Your family celebrates special events such as birthdays, holidays, or other special times.  Choose one family event and write a story about it.

You have been on many field trips while at school.  Choose one and tell a story about what happened on that trip.

You have learned many things since you started school.  Tell a story about one thing you learned in kindergarten that you have used this year.

Think about a day when nothing went right.  It could have been anywhere.  It might have been at home or at school.  Write a story about this bad experience.
 

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