1211+ ‘Empathy’ Writing Prompts
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Villain Turned Hero
Write a story where a comic villain realizes the errors in their ways and attempts to make amends.
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Forgiveness Festivities
List the people who you feel have wronged you over the past year, and write a letter of forgiveness to…
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Empathy Exploration
Imagine you’re in someone else’s shoes who complained about a situation you initially didn’t understand. Detail how observing things from…
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Illuminating Silent Thoughts
Describe an instance when you had to conceal a secret or withhold your feelings in your childhood.
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Pen Pal Adventure
Write a pretend letter to a pen pal from another country explaining why first graders in your school learn writing.
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Journey of Learning
Describe your first day in first grade and the feelings you had about learning to write.
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Golden Acts of Kindness
Imagine that you find a pot of gold. Write about how you choose to use it to spread kindness and…
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If Animals Could Talk
Write a conversation that you would have with your pet or favorite animal if they could talk.
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Inter-generational Perspective
Imagine experiencing your Thanksgiving family reunion from the perspective of someone two generations older or younger than you.
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The Squirrel’s Winter Reserves
Consider the efforts squirrels make collecting food and preparing for winter. Imagine sharing some of your own food with the…
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Autumn Loneliness
Write a story about an elderly person sitting alone in a park, observing changes in the fall.
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Sharing Harvest Bounty
Imagine how it feels to share your harvest with a neighbor in need during the fall season.
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Leaves in Transition
Write about a leaf that changes its color from green to orange and falls. Explore the journey of the leaf…
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Fall Friends
Write about a new friend you made during the fall season and how this friendship helped you protect and care…
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The Heart of the Outcast
Create a diary entry for a character who feels excluded or different, and detail their feelings and experiences.
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Kindness Counts
Write a story in which a protagonist makes a big difference through a small act of kindness.
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Walk in Their Shoes
Think about a time when a friend was upset and write about how you think they felt.
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Messages in a Bottle Across Universes
Write a story based on the concept of messages being sent back and forth between our universe and a parallel…
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Alien Encounter
Consider a story where the first human encounter with extraterrestrial life takes an unexpected turn.
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The Conscious Hive
Pretend your beehive can think and feel collectively; write about its perceptions and emotions.
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Unexpected Companionship
Create a narrative about a person stranded in the wilderness who befriends a wild animal.
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Invisible Inhabitants
Craft a tale where characters are invisible to one another, interacting only based on their actions and words.
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Behind the Mask
Write about the day-to-day life of a superhero when they are not saving the world.
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Fictional Autobiography
If you were a character from a book or movie, who would you be and why? Write an autobiography as…
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Prompt Name: The Magical Backpack
Your backpack has a magical power, what is it and what adventures do you go on because of it.
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Prompt Name: The Superhero Pet
Imagine your pet (real or imagined pet) has superpowers and write about a day in their life.
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A Day in the Life of an Animal
If you could be any animal for a day, which would you choose and why? What would you do?
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Generosity of Gratitude
Write a note sharing how someone’s act of kindness impacted you and express your gratitude towards them.
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The Underdog Story
Write a story about a team considered the underdogs in a sports tournament who end up surprising everyone.
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Creepy Creature’s Perspective
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a scary creature on Halloween night.
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Alien Encounter
Imagine that you encounter alien life during an exploration of a distant planet. Write about your communication and interactions.
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Cloud Conversations
Write a conversation between two elements of the sky: the moon and a cloud, a star and the wind, etc.
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Our Class Pet
Write about a class pet you would like to have and detail how you would take care of it.
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From the Perspective of My Pet
Imagine being your pet for a day and write a letter to a friend about what you experienced.
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Greetings to Grandma
Imagine your grandma lives far away and write her a letter to tell her about your latest adventures.
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Green Thumb Diary
Write a note from the perspective of a plant, detail how it feels to grow from a seed to a…
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Room of Many Doors
Construct a narrative where your protagonist discovers a room that contains doors leading into different worlds.
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Furry Friend Adventure
Write a story where your pet becomes a hero in a daring adventure.
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A Letter to my Broken Heart
Pen a compassionate letter to your own broken heart, acknowledging its pain and the lessons learned.
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Whiskers’ Wanderlust
Imagine your pet embarking on an outdoor adventure. Describe their journey and experiences.
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April Showers and A Night’s Refuge
Narrate a story where a stranger takes refuge in a cabin after being caught in an April shower.
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Alien Exchange Student
Imagine an alien from another planet has joined your school as an exchange student. Write about their experiences.
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Alien Encounter
You are the first person to make contact with an alien species. How do you communicate with them?
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Santa’s Pen Pal
Imagine Santa Claus receiving a letter from a child that is not like any other he has ever received. What…
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Forgotten Love Story
Tell the story of an elderly person recalling a tragic love story on Valentine’s Day from their youth.
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Lost Love Letters
Write a story about a character who discovers lost love letters addressed to their partner on Valentine’s Day.
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Galileo’s Persecution
Write a letter to Galileo Galilei offering support and discussing his theories.
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Alien Visitor
Pretend you are an alien visiting Earth for the first time. Write about your observations and experiences.
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Life Through Other Eyes
Imagine and describe a typical day in your life told from the perspective of a household object.
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Role Reversal
Revisit a memory where you had a misunderstanding or argument with someone. Now, rewrite the same scenario from the other…
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Fairytale Makeover
Pick a fairy tale character who you thought was misunderstood or misrepresented and rewrite their story.
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The Super Therapist
Pen down a story about a retired superhero-turned-therapist who counsels young superheroes dealing with the pressure of their responsibilities.
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The Frog Prince of the Underworld
What if the frog prince was cursed for ruling the underworld with cruelty, instead of being a handsome prince cursed…
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New Kid in Town
Report on the arrival of a new student in the class, detailing their first impressions and experiences.
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Upon Reflection
Think of a childhood situation when you felt misunderstood, and compose a letter to your younger self.
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A Day in the Life of a Reindeer
Provide a detailed account of a typical day in the life of a reindeer.
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Planetary Empathy
Describe how your understanding and empathy towards our planet has changed or evolved since the past Earth Day.
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Seed of Kindness
Write about a time when someone’s kindness significantly impacted your life.
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Expanding Perspectives
Write about a time when an event, situation or person made you see things from a different perspective.
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Gift of Kindness
Recount a meaningful act of kindness you witnessed or experienced on Christmas Eve.
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Love Letter Adrift
Narrate a tale about a bottle found on a summer fishing trip containing a last desperate love letter.