32+ ‘Unsung Heroes’ Writing Prompts
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The Unsung Hero
Write a narrative about a person in your community who deserves recognition but often goes unnoticed.
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Beneficial Bugs
Explain the importance of most feared insects and germs in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem.
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Unseen Casualty
Document a day in the life of a nurse or medic in a war hospital during the World War era.
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The Rebellion’s Lifeline: Smugglers and Informants
Write from the perspective of a smuggler turned reluctant hero within the Rebellion.
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Unsung Heroes
Write a thank you letter to a person in your community who helps keep things running smoothly, such as the school janitor, the mailman, or the local librarian.
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Titanic’s Unsung Heroes
Write a fictional account of the Titanic disaster, focusing on the story of an unknown hero.
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Unsung Heroes
Choose a figure from history who doesn’t often get recognition. Write a non-fiction piece about their life and achievements.
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Honoring the Unseen Heroes
Write a tribute to the unseen heroes of the war – the medics, the nurses, and other supporting staff.
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Unsung Heroes of Pride and Prejudice
Express a hidden love story between two secondary characters in ‘Pride and Prejudice’.
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Honoring the Heroes
Reflect on the sacrifices and efforts made by frontline workers in your community during challenging times.
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Hero of the Revolution
Write a story about a fictional hero who played a vital role in the French Revolution but is obscured by history.
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The Forgotten Lore
Pick a trivial or overlooked aspect of your favourite universe and develop it into a full-fledged story.
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Unsung Heroes
Reflect on a childhood hero or role model, real or imaginary, and your relationship to them.
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Unsung Family Hero
Write about a family member who shows everyday heroics but doesn’t always get recognized for it.
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The Unseen Baseball Heroes
Write about the life and efforts of people working behind the scenes during a baseball season.
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Earth’s Unsung Heroes
Choose an often-overlooked creature and write about its importance to our world.
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The Invisible Servants
Imagine working tirelessly behind the scenes, unrecognized, like a house elf.
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Unsung Heroes
Write about a person who helped you during a challenging time, and how they influenced your life.
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Unsung Heroes of History
Choose a figure in history who is not commonly recognized as a hero and compose a poem that brings their heroic deeds to light.
