1211+ ‘Empathy’ Writing Prompts
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The Old Human vs The New Human
Imagine a world where the surviving humans evolve, giving birth to a new species while the ‘old’ humans struggle to…
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Friendship with Droids
Imagine being young Anakin and having your best friend as a droid, how would that friendship influence his feelings towards…
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Living the Space Slave Life
Write a story from the perspective of a young Anakin Skywalker, detailing the hardships and occasional joys of living as…
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Empathy Exercise
Choose a person you struggle to understand or get along with, and write a narrative from their perspective.
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Global Gestures of Love
Research Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world and write about how these might be communicated in respective native languages.
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Underworld Unveiled
Take on the guise of an inhabitant of the underworld, describing their life and experiences.
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The Power of Apology
Describe a situation where you had to apologize for something you’ve done wrong. How did saying sorry make you feel,…
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The Golden Rule
Write a story about a time when you treated someone the way you want to be treated and the positive…
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Rain Rain Go Away
Write a letter from the perspective of a farmer whose crops are suffering due to lack of rain.
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Gratitude Through Volunteering
Write about the experience of doing a volunteering work; what did you do, who did you help, and how did…
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The Magic of Kindness
Imagine a world where every act of kindness makes a magic sparkle. Describe your day and how it would look…
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Cultivating a Kind Classroom
Imagine you’re in charge of making your classroom the kindest it can be and write down three rules or activities…
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Exploring Ethical Dilemmas
Write about a moral or ethical dilemma and your thoughts on the right course of action.
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Exploring Contradictions
Write a short narrative in which the main character holds two opposing beliefs.
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Creatures in the Wild
Imagine you are a small creature living in nature, describe a day in your life.
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Historical Heroes
Imagine living in the same time as your favorite historical figure and how that would have shaped your life.
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Golden Rule Reflection
The Golden Rule states “Treat others how you would want to be treated”. Write about a time when you applied…
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The Power of Protest
Write about the role of peaceful protests in enacting change, using a recent historical event for context.
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Endangered Animals and their Survival
Choose an endangered animal and write a feature piece on their current situation, their habitat and threats they face.
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Life as a Bird
Imagine what life would be like if you were a bird. Write about your daily adventures.
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Wishing Well of Kindness
Imagine you found a magic well that grants wishes, but only those that do good for others. Write about the…
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Stepping Into Their Shoes
Imagine yourself as your best friend for a day. Write about how you would treat yourself.
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Bullies Beyond School
Craft a story centered around cyberbullying, detailing the mental strife it causes and possible ways to alleviate it.
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Attributes of Acceptance
Narrate a story about a new student in school who is from a very different cultural background.
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Environmental Advocacy
Write a speech that you would deliver to your peers encouraging them to care more about the environment.
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Poverty Perspective
Assume the role of a homeless person writing a letter to the mayor about the challenges they face.
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The Bully Dilemma
Pen down an incident where you or a character have faced bullying and discuss a solution to combat it.
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Voyage on the Underground Railroad
You’re a child working to help escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad.
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Colonial Kid’s Quest
Imagine you’re a child living in colonial America and are sent on a special mission.
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Mapping My Emotional Landscape
Examine a recent emotional experience and dissect it to understand your reactions and feelings.
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Golden Years or Gilded Cage
Convince your readers about the pros or cons of retirement homes for elderly parents.
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Character Analysis
Write about your favorite character in a recently read book and describe what you admire about them.
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Between the Pages
Choose a favorite book character and rewrite one of their pivotal moments from your perspective.
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A Day in the Life of a Pioneer
Imagine you are a pioneer child and describe a typical day in your life.
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United for a Cause
Describe a time when your classmates came together to support a community cause. What was the cause and what did…
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Make It or Break It
Write a letter from the perspective of an injured athlete to their younger self, warning about the injury and giving…
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Alien Journal
Write a journal entry as if you are a friendly alien visiting earth for the first time.
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Extraterrestrial Pen Friends
Create an imaginary extraterrestrial friend from another planet and describe a day in their life.
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The Day in the Life of My Pet
Write a tale from the perspective of your pet, detailing what they do in a regular day.
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Life Beneath November Rain
Write a story about a non-human organism and their experience of November Rain.
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Bird’s Eye View
Write about your upcoming new year’s resolution from a different person’s perspective, maybe a family member or a close friend.
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New to Town
Imagine a new student joins your class. Write about how you would make them feel welcome.
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Secret Superpower
Imagine having a superpower that lets you feel exactly what others are feeling. Write about a day with this superpower.
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Happy Hippo or Sad Seal
Write a story about a hippo who is always happy or a seal who is always sad.
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The Highs and Lows of Friendship
Share a story about a time when a friendship was truly tested but triumphantly survived.
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Climate Change Chronicles
Write a document from the perspective of a climate change survivor 50 years from now.
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Befriending a Talking Animal
What if you met a talking animal in your dreams? What would you talk about?
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Discovering Native America
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a Native American child in the 1800s.
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Day in the Life of a Pet
Write from the perspective of your pet or a favorite animal. Describe their day, detailing their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
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A Conversation with a Hero
Imagine having a one-on-one conversation with someone you consider to be a hero. What would you ask them? What would…
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Exploring Equality
Choose a marginalized group you’re connected with or interested in, and explore the social issues they currently face.
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Acts of Kindness
Write about a situation where your friend helped you or you helped your friend in a difficult time.
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Animal Whisperer Mystery
Write a story about a child who has the ability to communicate with animals and solves mysteries involving them.
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Sympathetic Motivations
Craft a backstory for a villain where their evil actions stem from a sympathetic situation or event.
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Reindeer Diaries
Rudolph is often the most celebrated reindeer, but what about the others? Write from the perspective of a non-Rudolph reindeer.
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Story of a Sneaker
Write a narrative from the perspective of your sneaker. Relate the varied experiences from your day to day strolls, gym…
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A Day in Ant’s Life
Write a story about a single day in your life if you were an ant. Describe the challenges you face…
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Thanksgiving Gratitudes
Compose a letter thanking a special thing or person in your life that you are particularly grateful for during Thanksgiving.
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Dialogue with a Winter Hare
Write a conversation between you and a winter hare in the depths of a snow-covered forest.
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Unexpected Understanding
Construct an ending where fundamentally differing characters reach an unforeseen understanding or forge an unlikely alliance.
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Protecting Our Planet
Write about a particular endangered animal and the possible ways to protect it.
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Enchanted Florist
Suppose you are a sentient flower in a bouquet, given as a Valentine’s Day gift. Chronicle the tale of your…
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Path of the Pacifist
Tell the story of a courageous protagonist whose weapon is not a sword or a gun but his pacifism.
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The Resurrection Monologues
Create a monologue from the perspective of Jesus after his resurrection.
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My Own Little Alien
Imagine if you discovered a tiny alien in your backyard. Describe what it looks like and how you would take…
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Life of a Butterfly
Write a story from the perspective of a butterfly from caterpillar to transformation.
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Befriending the Alien
Write about a mediating human character establishing a relationship with a newly discovered alien species.
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Harvest Season Stories
Write a story about a day in life of a farm animal during the fall harvest on a farm.
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A Change of Heart
Write a story about a kidnapper who decides to release their captive after developing empathy for them.
