Writing Worksheets - Story Pictures
Students can write stories to go along with these pictures. Each worksheet includes a fun cartoon picture, and a few sheets of lined writing paper.
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Write a story to go along with the picture. The illustration shows a father and son on a fishing trip. The father's got a tiny fish and his son has a giant fish.
2nd through 5th Grades
A pig is floating in a swimming pool and a cat is getting ready to dive in.
2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows a fierce dragon presenting flowers to a lovely lady.
2nd through 5th Grades
Why is there a kitten in a tree? What is the little girl saying to the kitten?
2nd through 5th Grades
A woman is standing in front of a large jar of candy corn. What's she saying?
2nd through 5th Grades
A child is walking past a box with a puppy in it. One the side of the box is the word "free".
2nd through 5th Grades
A young girl sneaks in her baby sister's room. What does she see? The baby is in a crib crying. What will she do?
2nd through 5th Grades
Two kids are passing a beach ball to each other in a swimming pool. Write a creative story to go along with the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
A young boy with a backpack is looking up at a mean monster, who is dressed in a shirt and tie.
2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows a boy with an iPad tablet computer. Perhaps he's using Facetime or looking at digital photos.
2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows a a little girl watching a magician as he makes a rabbit disappear from his hat. In the background we see the bunny hopping away.
2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows a young farm girl excitedly looking at horses.
2nd through 5th Grades
A boy is looking up at his kite, which is caught in a large tree.
2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows two kids with a baby buggy snooping around a huge, dilapidated, spooky Victorian house.
2nd through 5th Grades
The boy in this graphic is daydreaming of becoming a skiing champion.
2nd through 5th Grades
Two kids are washing a car. Write a few paragraphs to go along with this storypic.
2nd through 5th Grades
The young man in this picture is roasting a marshmallow over a bonfire.
2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows nervous young girl and her mother in a doorway. The girl is holding a rainbow lunch box.
Kindergarten to 5th Grade
This picture shows a child who dropped her ice cream cone on the ground. A small kitten has come up to lick up the mess.
2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows a young detective with a magnifying glass, searching for clues.
2nd through 5th Grades
A girl in a long dress is trying to catch butterflies and insects in a net.
2nd through 5th Grades
In this picture, a boy is standing on a dock, pointing to his small rowboat.
2nd through 5th Grades
A man on overalls is leaning inside the hood of a car, trying to figure out what's wrong.
2nd through 5th Grades
Three people are having cake to celebrate a birthday.
2nd through 5th Grades
A child dress as Abraham Lincoln is standing on a stage. Above him is a banner that reads, "School Play".
2nd through 5th Grades
On this worksheet, you see two firefighters - a man and a woman. Write a creative a story to go along with the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
This chaotic scene has dogs, cats, turtles, and birds.
2nd through 5th Grades
In this picture a boy is handing an apple to his teacher. Write a fun story to explain what's happening.
2nd through 5th Grades
What is this girl typing into her laptop computer? Write a thoughtful story that explains what the picture is about.
2nd through 5th Grades
Color the picture of this unusual tennis match and write a story to explain what's going on.
2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows a dog chasing a mailman down the street. Students can write a story to tell what, exactly, is happening.
2nd through 5th Grades
This Seuss-inspired picture has a cat, riding upside-down on a unicycle while carrying a birthday cake.
2nd through 5th Grades
A girl is looking out of a window and sees a swarm of buzzing bumble bees.
2nd through 5th Grades
This boy is reading a note. He looks nervous! Why?
2nd through 5th Grades
Why is this baker frustrated? Color the illustration and write a creative story.
2nd through 5th Grades
This girl seems to be helping her father with his computer troubles. Explain the scene and color the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
In this illustration, a girl is singing and dancing, with music notes all around her.
2nd through 5th Grades
A child is standing in the lunch line and he/she can't decide whether to choose veggies or pizza.
2nd through 5th Grades
This little mouse has found a different kind of mouse. Explain what this little fellow is thinking as he holds up the computer mouse.
2nd through 5th Grades
Here's a picture of a man with a suitcase and passport. Where is he going? Write a narrative and color the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
These two friends are rockin' away on their guitars. Color the graphic and write a story to tell what's going on.
2nd through 5th Grades
The scuba diver has made a new underwater friend. Write a short story that explains how they met and color the underwater scene.
2nd through 5th Grades
Why is this angry man climbing the ladder? Students color the picture and write a creative story.
2nd through 5th Grades
It's a car with hands! Write a story to explain this most unusual picture. Then, color it in.
2nd through 5th Grades
A cat and a dog and a mouse chase each other. Your students will enjoy writing a creative tale to describe this scene.
2nd through 5th Grades
In this illustration, a pig is looking at a small spider. Color the picture and make up a story to tell what's happening.
2nd through 5th Grades
Invite your students to tell why this elephant is all dressed up!
2nd through 5th Grades
Students write a story to explain why this angry horse is chasing the rancher across the desert.
2nd through 5th Grades
How did this cute little squirrel find this loaf of bread? And what will he do next?
2nd through 5th Grades
It's a treasure map! Students can tell you where it leads, and what can be found at the end of the trail.
2nd through 5th Grades
In this picture, a small puppy is confidently walking past a very large cat.
2nd through 5th Grades
This picture shows Goldilocks in a chair, with the three bears around her. Students write a short story to tell what's happening in the illustration.
2nd through 5th Grades
The three little pigs look very fearful. Why? Write a brief story to explain the situation.
2nd through 5th Grades
A superhero is flying through the air with a birthday cake. Write a creative story to go along with the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
It's Christmas and the elves are on strike! What will Santa do? Write a holiday story to go along with this picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
What is the world did Santa find in his bag!?! This one is a favorite with kids. Create a Christmas story to explain this unusual picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
This fox is dressed up as Santa. Write a story to explain why.
2nd through 5th Grades
Santa's taking the night off and this reindeer is carrying his sack. Students can write a story to explain the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
Santa's been caught playing video games when he should be delivering presents. Create a funny story to go along with the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
A girl made a mug to give to her dad on Father's Day, but now it's broken! What will she do?
2nd through 5th Grades
Why is Punxsutawney Phil driving a car? Write a story to explain the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
A scary Halloween jack-o-lantern is chasing this dog! Students can write about the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
Something is scaring this trick-or-treater...what could it be? Students develop a story to explain why this person is so frightened.
2nd through 5th Grades
A gruesome werewolf is scaring everyone in town. Write a Halloween story to go along with the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
Eeeew! Would you eat a burger with eyeballs in it? Students can write about the gross picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
These two friends can't decide on the best way to carve this pumpkin. Maybe your student writers can help.
2nd through 5th Grades
A boy is looking at a menorah. Write a story to go with the graphic.
2nd through 5th Grades
The mouse is being chased by a dreidel! Write a Hanukkah story to describe the cartoon.
2nd through 5th Grades
A mother is hugging a child, who is holding a special Mother's Day card in his hand.
2nd through 5th Grades
This man has caught a little leprechaun! Write a St. Patrick's Day story to go along with the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
The turkey is holding up a sign. Write words in the sign, then explain the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
A turkey, dressed in a bib, is holding up a knife and a fork. Write a Thanksgiving story to explain why.
2nd through 5th Grades
A turkey is holding up a sign that says "Vegetarians-R-Us." Write a silly story to explain the illustration.
2nd through 5th Grades
These two octopi are in love with each other. Write a Valentine's Day love story to describe the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
A giant puppy and a tiny kitty make an unusual pair, but they do seem to care for each other. Write a Valentine's Day story to describe the picture.
2nd through 5th Grades
This little guy doesn't look like he's too fond of winter. Write a story that tells what's happening in the cartoon.
2nd through 5th Grades
Read the paragraphs and use editing marks to correct the errors.
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