Creative Writing: Animal Antics

Imagine an animal species that’s never been seen before! Upper elementary students in third, fourth, and fifth grade tap into their curiosity and creativity with this creative writing worksheet.

Students start by reading the writing prompt. The prompt includes several questions that students can answer in their short-answer responses. This fiction writing activity includes half a page of blank lines where students will detail a new type of animal species they’ve discovered.

Creative writing prompts are a great way to encourage fiction writing skills and build confidence in writing. Keep the creativity flowing with the Summer Writing Prompts set of eight creative prompts for upper elementary students.