Has your child been assigned to write a narrative essay and is stumped for a topic? Are you a homeschooling parent looking for sample topics for narrative essays? Needing narrative essay topic ideas to suggest to your students? Below are a few narrative essay topics ideas for 4th – 6th grade students.
If you are looking for a sample narrative essay, to help grasp the concept of a narrative essay, read “Sample Narrative Essay for Kids in 4th or 5th Grades.”
Narrative Essay Topic Idea for Kids #1: Talk about a time when you learned something new.
Encourage your child(ren) to write about a time recently where they learned something new. It could be when they learned to ride a bike, go fishing, go skiing, etc.
Narrative Essay Topic Idea for Kids #2: Discuss an exciting sports event.
This is a great suggestion to a child who plays sports. They could also write a narrative essay on an outing to a sports game they watched.
Narrative Essay Topic Idea for Kids #3: Discuss a trip or vacation.
Kids will enjoy sharing the story of a vacation or family trip that they took. The key is to find something they are passionate about, and this might be it. (If you work with children who’s families probably cannot afford to take vacations, I would leave this suggestion out.)
Narrative Essay Topic Idea for Kids #4: Discuss a time you helped someone in need.
This topic is probably better for older children, though younger children could write about it as well. They could simply tell the story of how they taught their little sibling to tie their shoes, or talk about when they helped bring food to a sick family friend. (Note: For homeschooling parents, this is a great way to have an activity to write about. You might volunteer, and then assign your child to write a narrative essay about it. If you need ideas on where to volunteer, read “Where to Find Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students.” (The tips can be applied to children as well.)
Narrative Essay Topic Idea for Kids #5: Describe an event in your life when you felt happy.
This is a very broad topic, but might help the children think of an event to write about.
Narrative Essay Topic Idea for Kids #6: Describe an event in your life when you felt sad.
Some children might want to share a story in their lives that does not have a happy ending.
Narrative Essay Topic Idea for Kids #7: Share the story of when you first got your dog (or cat) and what life was like right after he/she joined your family.
If the child has a pet, this can be a great topic. They can discuss how they acquired the pet, and how the pet adjusted to their new life.
Narrative Essay Topic Idea for Kids #8: Write about a time when you made a mistake.
This essay topic is probably better for older children. They could write about an incident where they made a mistake, such as forget to cl
Narrative Essay Topic Idea for Kids #9: Write about a memorable dream you had.
Kids might like to share the story of a funny, exciting, or wierd dream they had.
Narrative Essay Topic Idea for Kids #10: Discuss a time when you felt embarrassed.
Most kids will probably not want to write about this, but you never know!
Again, if you are needing a sample narrative essay, check out “Sample Narrative Essay for Kids in 4th or 5th Grades.”
Narrative essays are an excellent way to children strengthen their writing skills, share about a time in their lives, and express their creativity. Happy Teaching!
