238+ Category: 3rd Grade Writing Prompts
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Monster Under the Bed
What if the monster under your bed only wanted to ask you for help? Write a story about it.
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Tiny Superhero Adventures
Suppose you have the power to be tiny, as small as an ant. Write about a day in your life…
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A Day with Tree Friends
One day you wake up and discover you can talk to trees. How different is your day now?
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Spacecraft Shenanigans
Imagine you’ve just been chosen to join a mission to Neptune. Write about your spaceship voyage and the exciting adventures…
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The Magic Schoolbus
If a magical school bus pulled up outside your school one day, where would it take you and what would…
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Wild West Adventure
Create a thrilling adventure set in the Wild West. Incorporate cowboys, sheriffs, horse chases, and a mysterious treasure.
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A Day in the Life of Your Pet
What if your pet could talk? Write a story from the perspective of your pet navigating through their day.
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Journey to the Chocolate Planet
Imagine you have discovered a new planet made entirely of chocolate. Describe your experience.
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The Super-Power within Family
Imagine if your family collectively had a superpower, what would it be? How would it be used?
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Generational Journeys
Pick an everyday object in your family home that has been passed down and write a story about its journey.
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Sibling Scenarios
Write about a time when you and your sibling(s) worked together to solve a problem.
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Family Traditions
Write about a unique tradition in your family and describe why it is special to you.
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Planet Discoveries
Select a planet from our solar system to research. Write about its features, distance from the sun, moons, and any…
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The Fruit Chronicles
Research about a fruit of your choice. Include details about its origin, health benefits, and the different ways it’s consumed.
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Animal Adventures
Write about your favorite animal, its characteristics, behavior, habitat, and role in the ecosystem.
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Exploring Different Cultures
Write about a country of your choice and its traditions, food, language, and any other cultural facts you find important…
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Thoughtful Time Machine
Imagine you could step into a time machine! Write about the era you chose to visit and why.
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Creature of the Wild
Pretend you are a wild creature living in a forest, jungle, or ocean. What’s your everyday life like?
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Being an Imaginary Friend
Think about a child who needs an imaginary friend and narrate from the perspective of that fantastic companion.
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Living Through a Fairy Tale
Pick your favorite fairy tale but imagine that you’re the lead character and you can change the story. How would…
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Journey to an Alien Planet
Imagine you are the first child astronaut to land on an alien planet. Describe what you see, feel, and discover.
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Empathetic Listener
Imagine you are the school counselor for a day and write about the problems that your classmates share with you.
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Animals are Friends Too
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a family pet observing daily human activities.
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Empathic Superhero
Imagine you are a superhero whose power is to feel others’ emotions. Write about a day where you use this…
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Perspectives of The Less Fortunate
Write a story of a child who doesn’t have the basics that you have, such as a favorite toy, books…
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Inclusive Friendship
Describe a scene where you meet and befriend someone remarkably different from you.
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Heroes of Different Backgrounds
Write about a hero (real or fictional) from a different cultural or ethnic group than yours. Explain why you admire…
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Walking in Their Shoes
Imagine what a day in the life might be like for a person with a disability, and describe it from…
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Celebrating Cultural Traditions
Describe a tradition or celebration from your culture and explain why it is important to you.
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Tale of the Magic Brush
Write a story about a magical paintbrush which brings to life anything it draws or paints.
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Ministering Monet Masterpiece
Imagine you are a famous artist painting your next great masterpiece. Describe how you feel and what you are creating.
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The Land where Candy Grow on Trees
Imagine a world where candies grow on trees and everyday is a party. Write about a day you spent there.
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Mystery of the Old Mansion
Create a story where you and your friends discover an old mansion and must uncover its hidden secrets.
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Fantastic Imaginary Friend
Write about an imaginary friend or pet and describe your adventures with them.
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Create your own Superhero
If you had superpowers, what would they be and how would you use them to help people.
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Global Music Journey
Choose a musical instrument from a foreign culture, research, and write about its history, use and importance within that culture.
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Cultural Celebration Diary
Imagine you’re participating in a well-known cultural festival from another country, and write a diary entry detailing the day’s events.
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Cultural Artefacts Exploration
Write about an artefact from a different culture that you found intriguing and express why it interests you.
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Folklore and Legends
Choose a folklore or legend from a foreign culture that fascinates you, and narrate it in your words.
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Building the Ideal School
Describe what your ideal school would look like, considering elements like classes, teachers, facilities, schedules.
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Animal’s Diary Entry
Pretend you’re an animal for a day. Write a diary entry about your experiences.
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Letter to a Fairy-Tale Character
Choose a fairy-tale character and write a letter to them, asking advice or questions.
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Planet Exploration
Imagine that you could explore any planet in our solar system. Choose a planet and describe your adventure.
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Superhero Me
If you were a superhero, what would your power be and how would you use it to help others?
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Stand in Their Shoes
Choose a person who you don’t get along with and write a story from their perspective.
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Kindness Chronicles
Write a story about a time when you showed kindness to someone else. How did it make you feel?
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Honesty is the Best Policy
Imagine a situation where telling a lie might be easier than telling the truth. What happens when you choose to…
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Secret Life of Storybook Creatures
Choose a creature from a favorite book and write a story about its daily life when it isn’t on a…
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Magical School Stories
Imagine you’ve just received an invite to attend a magical school. Detail your first day experience.
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Create Your Own Wonderland
Based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland”, create your own unique version of Wonderland and describe a journey through it.
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Journey to Neverland
Imagine you are a new character in the world of Peter Pan. Write about your adventures in Neverland.
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Deep Sea Exploration
You are given the chance to explore the depths of the ocean. What sea creatures do you encounter, and what…
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Time Travelling Tourist
Invent a time machine, jump in, and embark on an adventure to any era in history. Describe details of your…
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Animal Takeover
Imagine a day where all adults have been replaced by animals who can talk. What adventures will you go on…
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The Secret Doorway
You discovered a hidden door in your house. What secret world lies behind it and what adventures await you?
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Journey to the Chocolate Factory
Imagine you’ve won a golden ticket for a tour to a magical chocolate factory. Write about your adventure inside the…
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A Unique Halloween
Imagine a world where everyone dresses up as what they want to be when they grow up for Halloween. Describe…
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The Easter Bunny’s Break
The Easter Bunny is on vacation and has asked you to distribute the Easter eggs. Write about your adventures.
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Traveling for Thanksgiving
Write a story where you and your family decide to celebrate Thanksgiving in a different country.
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A Christmas Tale
Imagine you are a Christmas tree ornament witnessing all the holiday celebrations. Detail your experiences.
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My Eco-friendly City
Design your dream city that has eco-friendly practices incorporated in every corner. What does it look like and how does…
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Dream Vacation to an Endangered Place
Choose an endangered environment you’d like to visit for a vacation. Describe the place, the unique wildlife it houses, and…
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Recycling Complications
Imagine what would happen if every single thing we used could not be recycled. How would it affect the world,…
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A Day in the Life of a Tree
Write a story imagining a day in the life of a tree. What do you see, hear, or feel?
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Creating Green Superheroes
Imagine yourself as a superhero who has the power to protect the environment. Describe your powers, costume, and mission.
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From Spectator to Player
Write a story on how you transitioned from being a sports spectator to a player.
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Creating my Own Sport
Have you ever thought of creating your own sport? Write about what the sport would be called, how it would…
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The Big Match
Imagine you are one of the key players in a big sports match. Write about this experience.
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My Favorite Sports Star
Write an essay on your favorite sports star. Include details about their career, achievements, and how they inspire you.