8+ ‘historical events’ Writing Prompts
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Jumping Through Time
Imagine you had the power to travel through time: where would you go, who would you meet and why?
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The Veteran Chronicles
Interview an elderly person about their most significant life event, and recount it in a narrative form.
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Local Landmark Lore
Explore a local landmark or historical sight and tell the story from its perspective, incorporating both facts and personal observations.
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Beyond the Ink – Historic Letters
Imagine that you can read a letter from a historical figure to another. Unravel the contents of this letter and its implications on the course of history.
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Unraveling the Secrets of History
Choose a historical event that you find intriguing and explore it, explaining what it entailed and why it interests you.
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Time Travel Misadventures
Imagine going back in time and committing a funny faux pas. What historic event do you disrupt, and how do you correct it?
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Parental Past
Describe the world your parents grew up in and how it’s different from the one you are growing up in.
