Creative Writing: Letter From the Future

Imagine you find a time machine that sends you 200 years into the future—what would you tell your present-day self? In this creative writing practice, students will answer questions about what their home is like, what their school is like, and how technology has changed in the future. Then, learners are encouraged to write their letter on a separate piece of paper.

Created for fifth, sixth, and seventh graders, this exercise will allow students to practice using narrative techniques, sensory language, and descriptive writing. This outline can also help emphasize the importance of organizing thoughts and ideas before writing.

For more writing practice, try Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #1 or Personal Narrative Writing Prompts: Moments That Matter: Friendship.