These are writing prompts based on the short animated movie Zing. Choose one to plan and write about.

  1. Write a diary entry from Mr. Grimm’s perspective describing his feelings after meeting the little girl.

  2. Imagine you are the little girl. Write about how you felt when you knocked on Mr. Grimm’s door and what you thought about him.

  3. What do you think happens next? Write a story about how Mr. Grimm responds to the little girl’s request.

  4. Create a new ending for the story where Mr. Grimm decides to do something unexpected. What happens to the girl and her cat?

  5. Write a letter from the little girl to Mr. Grimm, explaining why her cat is so important to her.

  6. Imagine Mr. Grimm has a magical book where he writes down the names of souls. What happens if a name is erased from the book? Write a story about it.

  7. Describe what you think Mr. Grimm’s house looks like and what the little girl notices when she steps inside.

  8. Write a poem about the little girl’s bravery in knocking on the door of the Reaper.

  9. What if Mr. Grimm decided he didn’t want to be the Reaper anymore? Write about what might happen if he quit his job.

  10. Imagine the little girl and Mr. Grimm become friends. Write about an adventure they might go on together.

Zing - Writing Prompts