These are writing prompts based on the short animated movie Zing. Choose one to plan and write about.
- Write a diary entry from Mr. Grimm’s perspective describing his feelings after meeting the little girl. 
- 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. 
- What do you think happens next? Write a story about how Mr. Grimm responds to the little girl’s request. 
- Create a new ending for the story where Mr. Grimm decides to do something unexpected. What happens to the girl and her cat? 
- Write a letter from the little girl to Mr. Grimm, explaining why her cat is so important to her. 
- 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. 
- Describe what you think Mr. Grimm’s house looks like and what the little girl notices when she steps inside. 
- Write a poem about the little girl’s bravery in knocking on the door of the Reaper. 
- What if Mr. Grimm decided he didn’t want to be the Reaper anymore? Write about what might happen if he quit his job. 
- Imagine the little girl and Mr. Grimm become friends. Write about an adventure they might go on together. 
