240+ Category: 2nd Grade Writing Prompts
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Kindness, Rewarded
You found a magic lamp. A genie offers you just one wish, but it must be a wish that will…
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The Ripple Effect
Imagine dropping a kindness pebble into a pond, how would it ripple out into the world?
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The Kindness of Strangers
Mention a time when someone, a total stranger, showed you unexpected kindness. How did it make you feel?
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Alien Dictionary
Imagine you’re an alien language expert. Describe five English words that an alien might find strange and explain them.
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Inventing a Word
Create a new, original word and provide its meaning, usage and a short story where it’s being used.
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Encounter with Bullying
Write about a time you saw someone being treated unfairly, how did you feel about it and what would you…
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Empathy for Nature
Imagine you’re a tree in a busy city park. Write about what you see, hear, and feel.
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A Day in Someone Else’s Shoes
Imagine you could swap places with a friend for a day. Write about what you would do and how you…
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Wild Pet Adventures
Imagine your pet (or an imaginary pet) goes on a wild adventure at home. Write a story about it.
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Daring Jungle Expedition
You’re on a jungle expedition. Tell a story about some of the wild animals you encountered.
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Adventures of a Pet
Imagine having a pet giraffe for a day. Write about all the adventures you both will have.
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Lost and Found City
Pen down a story where you discovered a lost city underwater while deep-sea diving.
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Exploring the Wild Jungle
Imagine you are an explorer who has just entered a deep, dense jungle. What adventures await you there?
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Space Adventurer
Create a story about an astronaut who lands on an alien planet and encounters extraterrestrial life.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Imagine you’ve found a secret passageway that leads to the center of the earth. What do you see, hear, feel,…
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Pirate’s Hidden Booty
Write a story about a brave pirate who is going on a mission to retrieve hidden treasure.
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Superhero Pet
You find a stray animal that turns out to be a superhero. Write about your adventures together.
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Unlikely Heroes
Imagine your school’s janitor is a secret superhero, write a story about their secret life.
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Flawed Superhero
Write about a superhero who has one major flaw like being afraid of the dark, how do they overcome this…
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Dream Hero
Imagine you wake up one morning, and you’ve become your favorite superhero, write about your adventurous day.
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Dragons & Dilemmas
Imagine if you found a dragon egg; the challenge is to write about the unexpected problems it may bring.
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Fairy Tale Makeover
Choose a classic fairy tale and rewrite the story from another character’s perspective.