Instructions: Questions 1-10 have sample story answers. Questions 11-20 are for your own story writing practice.
Section A: Questions with Sample Stories (1-10)
1. Write a story about "A Helpful Act"
Sample Story:
One rainy afternoon, Rahul saw an old woman struggling to cross the busy road. Her umbrella had turned inside out in the strong wind. Without thinking, Rahul ran to help her. He held his own umbrella over her head and supported her arm. Carefully, he helped her cross the road. The woman thanked him with a warm smile. "You're a kind boy," she said. Rahul felt happy all day. He learned that helping others brings its own reward.
2. Write a story about "Finding a Lost Pet"
Sample Story:
Meena's cat, Snowy, had been missing for two days. She was very worried and searched everywhere. She made "Lost Cat" posters and put them around the neighborhood. On the third day, she heard soft meowing from behind the garden shed. There was Snowy, looking scared but unhurt. Meena hugged her pet tightly. She realized Snowy had been trapped when the shed door closed accidentally. From that day, Meena always checked that Snowy was safely inside before closing any doors.
3. Write a story about "Winning a Competition"
Sample Story:
Rohan loved painting but was too shy to show his art. When his school announced a painting competition, his teacher encouraged him to join. For weeks, Rohan practiced every day after school. He decided to paint his grandmother's garden. On competition day, his hands were shaking as he painted. When the results were announced, Rohan couldn't believe his ears - he won second prize! The judge praised his use of colors. Rohan learned that facing fears leads to wonderful surprises.
4. Write a story about "A Rainy Day Adventure"
Sample Story:
It was pouring heavily when school ended. Priya waited under the school porch for the rain to stop. Suddenly, she noticed a tiny kitten shivering near the gate. Its fur was completely wet. Priya took off her raincoat and wrapped the kitten gently. She carried it to the nearby animal shelter. The shelter staff thanked her and promised to find the kitten a good home. Priya walked home in the rain but didn't mind getting wet. Saving the little kitten made her feel warm inside.
5. Write a story about "Learning a New Skill"
Sample Story:
Arun wanted to learn cycling but was afraid of falling. His father bought him a bicycle with training wheels. For the first week, Arun practiced with the training wheels. Then his father removed them. Arun fell many times, scraping his knees. He felt like giving up. But his father encouraged him, "Every expert was once a beginner." After two weeks of practice, Arun could balance! The day he cycled alone to the park was his happiest moment. He learned that persistence overcomes fear.
6. Write a story about "A Magical Object"
Sample Story:
While cleaning the attic, Leela found an old, dusty lamp. When she rubbed it, a gentle genie appeared! The genie offered her one wish. Leela thought carefully. She could wish for toys or sweets, but remembered her grandmother's aching back. "I wish for my grandmother's back pain to disappear forever," Leela said. The genie smiled, "That's a kind wish." The next morning, Grandma woke up without pain for the first time in years. Leela learned that helping loved ones brings the greatest happiness.
7. Write a story about "Overcoming Fear"
Sample Story:
Sam was terrified of the swimming pool's deep end. During swimming classes, he always stayed in the shallow area. His coach noticed this and gave him special floaters. Day by day, Sam practiced with the floaters, moving slightly deeper each time. One day, the coach removed the floaters but stayed right beside him. Sam took a deep breath and swam to the deep end! When he touched the other side, everyone clapped. Sam's fear vanished like magic. He discovered that courage grows with small steps.
8. Write a story about "An Act of Honesty"
Sample Story:
At the stationery shop, the shopkeeper gave Riya extra change by mistake. She counted the money and realized there was 50 rupees extra. Her friends said, "Keep it! Buy ice cream." But Riya remembered her father's words about honesty. She went back to the shop and returned the extra money. The shopkeeper was surprised and grateful. He gave her a free notebook as reward. Riya felt proud of her decision. She learned that honesty might seem difficult but always feels right.
9. Write a story about "A Friendship Lesson"
Sample Story:
Neha and Priya were best friends until they had a fight over a borrowed book. For days, they didn't speak to each other. Both felt miserable but were too proud to apologize. During a class project, their teacher paired them together. At first, they worked in silence. Then Priya said, "I'm sorry about the book." Neha replied, "Me too. Friendship is more important than a book." They completed the project perfectly and became friends again. They learned that saying sorry mends broken friendships.
10. Write a story about "A Surprise Gift"
Sample Story:
It was Mother's Day, and Rohan wanted to give his mother a special gift. But he had no money to buy anything. Then he had an idea. He cleaned the entire house while his mother was at work. He arranged fresh flowers in a vase and baked cookies using his grandmother's recipe. When his mother returned, she was amazed! "This is the best gift," she said, hugging him. Rohan realized that gifts made with love and effort mean more than expensive presents. Love is shown through actions, not just things.
Section B: Practice Questions (11-20)
Write your own stories for these topics.
11. Write a story about "Helping a Classmate"
12. Write a story about "A Visit to Grandparents' Village"
13. Write a story about "Finding Something Valuable"
14. Write a story about "A School Event"
15. Write a story about "Learning from a Mistake"
16. Write a story about "A Kind Stranger"
17. Write a story about "An Animal Friend"
18. Write a story about "A Dream Come True"
19. Write a story about "A Brave Decision"
20. Write a story about "A Special Family Moment"
