Encourage imaginative storytelling, character exploration, and deeper literary analysis with these engaging creative writing prompts based on To Build a Fire. Perfect for writing assignments, homework tasks, assessments, and independent study, these prompts help students connect with the themes of survival, nature’s power, and human error in Jack London’s gripping short story.
What’s Included?
✔ 10 Creative Writing Prompts – Designed to develop critical thinking and creative expression while exploring key elements of the story.
✔ Individual Student Handouts – Each prompt is provided on a separate ready-to-use worksheet for easy implementation.
Sample Prompts:
✔ Write a diary entry from the dog’s perspective, detailing its journey with the man and its growing unease about their survival.
✔ Write a eulogy for the man, delivered by the old man from Sulphur Creek. Reflect on the man’s determination, his mistakes, and the lessons others can learn from his story.
How This Resource Enhances Learning:
✔ Encourages Perspective-Taking – Helps students step into the minds of different characters to analyze the story in new ways.
✔ Develops Writing Skills – Prompts encourage creative expression, analytical thinking, and deeper engagement with the text.
✔ Versatile Use – Ideal for homework, class discussions, substitute lessons, and writing assessments.
With a range of prompts to choose from, students can select their own challenge or you can assign specific tasks to differentiate for varying skill levels. Download today to bring To Build a Fire to life in your classroom!
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