11 Plus Animal Writing Prompts – Nature-Inspired Story Writing Prompts

Description

Bring the animal kingdom to life with our ‘11 Plus Animal Writing Prompts’ booklet!

Inspire your child’s imagination and help them fall in love with creative writing through the wonderful world of animals. This beautifully designed booklet includes 10 picture-based animal writing prompts, each one created to spark ideas, build confidence and make writing both fun and educational.

The ‘11 Plus Animal Writing Prompts’ booklet is perfect for young nature lovers and animal enthusiasts who are preparing for the 11 Plus, grammar school entrance exams or independent school writing tasks. It encourages children to use descriptive language, expand their vocabulary and develop storytelling skills that bring their ideas to life on the page.

Why parents love the ‘11 Plus Animal Writing Prompts’ booklet

• Perfect for 11 Plus creative writing practice: Designed to help children prepare for grammar and independent school exams with engaging, themed prompts.

• Ideal for reluctant writers: The pictures and descriptive word lists help children who struggle to come up with ideas on their own.

• Encourages detailed and expressive writing: Prompts guide students to use sensory details, emotions and vivid imagery.

• Inspires imagination: Children can write about adventures, friendships and mysteries inspired by the animal world.

• Boosts confidence: Helps students write independently and feel proud of their creative work.

What’s inside the booklet

The ‘11 Plus Animal Writing Prompts’ booklet includes:

• 10 captivating animal-themed picture prompts to inspire original stories.

• Descriptive vocabulary columns beside each image to help children build their sentences and develop richer language.

• Story planning space for children to jot down ideas before they start writing.

• Writing checklists to remind students of structure, punctuation and descriptive techniques.

• Clear, easy-to-use layout that makes writing practice enjoyable and productive.

Each prompt introduces a new setting or scenario — from a brave lion in the savannah to a curious penguin on an icy adventure. These imaginative starting points encourage children to think creatively about characters, emotions and environments, helping them write stories that are full of life and detail.

How this resource helps your child

The ‘11 Plus Animal Writing Prompts’ booklet helps children:

• Develop descriptive writing skills that stand out in 11 Plus exams.

• Build stronger vocabulary using animal-related adjectives and verbs.

• Learn how to plan and structure a short story effectively.

• Write with imagination, emotion and variety.

• Gain confidence in tackling creative writing independently.

Children often find that visual prompts help them overcome the fear of a blank page. The combination of vivid pictures and supporting vocabulary gives them the foundation they need to start writing straight away — and keep going with enthusiasm.

Perfect for home learning, tutoring or classroom use

This resource is ideal for:

• Weekly creative writing sessions at home

• 11 Plus and independent school exam preparation

• Tutoring lessons focused on descriptive writing

• Classroom creative writing projects and enrichment activities

It’s a digital download, so you can print it at home or use it on a tablet. The A4 layout provides plenty of space for students to plan and write directly on the page.

Encourage creativity and confidence through writing

The ‘11 Plus Animal Writing Prompts’ booklet transforms writing practice into an imaginative adventure. Each page invites children to explore new ideas, describe vividly and express themselves freely — all while building the skills that examiners value most.

Download your copy today and let your child’s imagination roam free with the ‘11 Plus Animal Writing Prompts’ booklet. It’s the perfect way to combine creativity, learning and a love of animals in one inspiring resource.