229+ ‘A Day in the Life’ Writing Prompts
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Teacher’s Superpower
If you were a teacher with a superpower, what would it be and how would you use it to help your students.
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Fruits of their Labor
Imagine and write about a day in the life of a farm worker before and after the reforms initiated by Cesar Chavez.
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Misadventures of Your Pets
Write a funny account about a day in the life of your pet, real or imaginary.
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From the Opposite Lens
Write a day in the life of an average citizen living during a major historical event.
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Surviving In The Stone Age
Write a story about a day in the life of a child during the Stone Age.
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Fade into the Cotton Field
Describe a day in the life of a plantation owner during the slavery era.
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Silly Spartan Soldiers
Write a story detailing a day in the life of a group of Spartan soldiers preparing for a major battle who are accidentally served a batch of ‘laughing potion’.
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Climate Change Chronicles
Write about imagining a day in the life of someone 40 years from now, living in a world impacted by climate change.
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The Manuscript Illuminator
The life of a medieval monk tasked to illuminate a manuscript in a monastery.
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Knights of Old
Focus on a day in the life of a medieval knight preparing for a big tournament.
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Culinary Adventures
Write a journal entry of a day in the life of a famous chef, detailing their favorite recipes and their journey in the culinary world.
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Time-Traveling to the Past
If you could time travel, describe a day in the life of your parents (or grandparents) when they were your age.
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Imperial Insider
Write about a day in the life of an Imperial officer, detailing the mundane and the extraordinary.
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Solar-Powered Stories
Imagine a future where solar power is the only source of energy. Describe a day in the life of someone living in this world.
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A Day in the Life of a Sandwich
Assume the role of your favorite sandwich. Detail a day in your life from the sandwich’s perspective.
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Then and Now
Compare a typical day in your life with a day in the life of a first grader one hundred years ago.
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Lost World
Describe a day in the life of a character who wakes up to find that every single human, except them, has vanished.
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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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Mawlid al-Nabi Celebration
Narrate a day in the life of a child experiencing the celebration of Mawlid al-Nabi for the first time.
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Mystical Lands
Create a new magical world with its own rules and creatures, and describe a day in the life of an inhabitant.
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In Their Shoes
Choose an exotic location and write a day in the life of a local. Highlight unique elements of their lifestyle that distinguish it from yours.
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Journey to the Law Firm
Write a day in the life of a lawyer.
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Three Careers, Three Lives
Choose three different careers you are interested in and write a day in the life of working in each career.
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A Day in the Life of An Alien Traveler
Imagine you’re an extraterrestrial visiting Earth for the first time. What fascinates you the most, and why?
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The Kind Cloud
Write about a day in the life of Mr. Cloud who has unique abilities to bring joy to people.
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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 their perspective.
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Seeing Green
Think of a day in the life of a plant during Earth Day. What would it see, feel or “think”?
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Monster Metropolis
Imagine a city where mythical monsters coexist and describe a day in the life of a resident.
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Step in My Shoes
Write a story where you spend a day in the life of someone from a different background.
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The Life of a Desert Dweller
Write a day in the life of a creature or person living in the desert to uncover their struggle and survival.
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“My Magical Backpack”
What would it be like if your school bag could talk? Write a story describing a day in the life of your backpack.
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“A Day in the Life of a Raindrop”
Imagine you are a raindrop falling from the sky and describe your journey till you reach the ground.
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Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes
Write a day in the life of someone who is completely opposite to you.
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Whiskered Companions
Write about what you think a day in the life of your pet (or dream pet) would be like.
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Reality Shifter
Narrate a day in the life of a 7th grader who wakes up one day to realize they can shift between different realities.
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Metropolitan Malaise
Describe a day in the life of a burnt-out young professional living in a bustling metropolis.
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Mutual Heroes
As a group, decide on a hero everyone likes then individually describe a day in the life of your shared hero.
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A Leprechaun’s Tale
Create a rich narrative detailing a day in the life of a mischievous leprechaun.
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Walking in Their Shoes
Write a first-person account of a day in the life of someone very different from yourself.
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Apex Apexes
Chronicle a day in the life of a top predator in a given ecosystem, expressing their dominance and potential vulnerabilities.
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Scrutiny Scavengers
Raconteur the experiences of a scavenger in the wild, possibly a vulture or a hyena, sharing its perceptive lens of life.
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Pet Adoption Adventure
Write a story about a day in the life of a pet adoption center from an animal’s perspective.
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A Day in the Zoo
As a zookeeper, write about the daily routines and unique interactions that you encounter with the animals.
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“Squirrel to the Rescue”
Depict a day in the life of a hero squirrel who believes it’s its duty to save other animals from trouble.
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Shadow Kingdom
Immerive into an alternative non-human reality by describing a day in the life of a shadow in a fairy-tale kingdom.
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A Day in the Life of a Pet
Write about a day in the life of a family pet from the pet’s perspective.
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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?