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Writing Prompt6th GradeLevel 2 · Standard

Free 6th Grade The Difficult Choice — Narrative Writing

Students write a character-driven story in which the main character must make a choice with no easy answer. The plan focuses on what the character wants, what stands in the way and what the choice reveals, pushing 6th grade writers beyond action-only plots towards stories with meaning and a changed character.

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Grade
6th Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Narrative Writing
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
45 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
6
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4) + print

Students will practice

  • creating a character with a clear motivation
  • structuring a story around a decision
  • showing internal conflict through thoughts and actions
  • writing a resolution that shows change

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: The Difficult Choice — Narrative Writing

  1. 1Building Suspense and Tension in a Story
  2. 2Writing Satisfying Story Endings
  3. 3Should Middle School Students Have Recess? — Argumentative Writing
  4. 4Claims, Reasons, and Relevant Evidence in Argument Writing

How to use this writing prompt

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this writing prompt for?

6th Grade students (typically ages 11–12) working on narrative writing. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 45 minutes for 6 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Building Suspense and Tension in a Story.

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Success TutoringWorksheets6th Grade · English · Narrative Writing

The Difficult Choice — Narrative Writing

Name

Date

Plan for seven minutes, write for thirty minutes, then edit for five minutes.

Plan

Plan for five to seven minutes. Spend most of your planning time on the choice itself.

1.Main character and what they want more than anything: (answer space)
2.The two options, and what each one costs: (answer space)
3.Where and when does the moment of decision happen? (answer space)
4.Two ways you will show the conflict rather than tell it: (answer space)
5.What does your character choose, and what does the last line of the story show? (answer space)

Write

6.Write your story. Give it a title. Make the reader feel the weight of the choice before it is made.
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