15 Creative Writing Prompts for 11-year-olds Preparing for the 11 Plus English Exam

11. Write about the things you don’t understand about adults and write out a conversation about the things you’d want to say to them about them.
    
12. You know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. This time, imagine that it was you climbing the stalk. Write your own version of events, and describe what you saw once you reached the top.
    
13. Let’s say you were on a deserted island and you could take one person and four items of your choice with you. What and who would you choose? What are your reasons?
    
14. Describe the day you had in 20 words or less.
    
15. Imagine you were a snowman and you had snowman friends. Write about the life of a snowman and how you all spend your days.

Of course, whether or not your child is completing the 11+ or not, sharpening their writing skills is an activity that can only benefit them in the long run. In fact, getting into the habit of writing regularly (and reading often) has only added benefits to your child’s academic progress and development.

Today we shared 15 writing prompts, but there are plenty more resources to help. 

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