


Creative "Finish the Story" Writing Prompts- Secondary Students
Imaginative and Flexible Student-Led Storytelling
Ready to get your students writing with confidence and creativity? These “Finish the Story” prompts are the perfect way to inspire original thinking while reinforcing narrative structure. Each prompt sets the stage and then hands the pen over to your students.
What’s Included:
3 thought-provoking story starters designed to spark imagination
Bonus lined writing paper for extended responses
Printable formats to fit your classroom style
Color + black & white versions for flexible printing or projecting
Why Teachers Love It:
Ideal for middle and high school, but adaptable for upper elementary with scaffolding.
Encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling techniques.
Great for early finishers, sub days, or creative writing warm-ups.
Helps students take ownership of their ideas and build writing confidence.
Imaginative and Flexible Student-Led Storytelling
Ready to get your students writing with confidence and creativity? These “Finish the Story” prompts are the perfect way to inspire original thinking while reinforcing narrative structure. Each prompt sets the stage and then hands the pen over to your students.
What’s Included:
3 thought-provoking story starters designed to spark imagination
Bonus lined writing paper for extended responses
Printable formats to fit your classroom style
Color + black & white versions for flexible printing or projecting
Why Teachers Love It:
Ideal for middle and high school, but adaptable for upper elementary with scaffolding.
Encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling techniques.
Great for early finishers, sub days, or creative writing warm-ups.
Helps students take ownership of their ideas and build writing confidence.