
Encourage Creativity with These Harrison Bergeron Writing Prompts
Bring Kurt Vonnegut’s dystopian short story Harrison Bergeron to life with this set of 10 creative writing prompts. Designed to stimulate imagination and critical thinking, these tasks encourage students to engage with the story’s characters, themes, and central ideas in fresh and meaningful ways.
Perfect for KS3 & KS4 English, the prompts can be used for classwork, homework, cover lessons, independent tasks, or end-of-unit assessments. Each activity challenges learners to consider themes of individuality, rebellion, conformity, and the consequences of extreme social control through imaginative storytelling.
What’s Included:
★ A full list of 10 creative prompts
★ Individual printable handouts for each task, ready for students to plan and write their responses
Sample Prompts Include:
➤ Write a letter from Harrison Bergeron to his parents, George and Hazel, describing his experiences in prison and his escape plans.
➤ Script a play version of the scene where Harrison Bergeron declares himself Emperor and dances with the ballerina.
Why Choose This Resource?
✔ Encourages close engagement with characters and themes through creative writing
✔ Differentiated – students can select their own challenge, or tasks can be allocated to suit ability
✔ Flexible – works as homework, in-class assignments, or revision activities
✔ Print-and-go – minimal preparation required
Download today and inspire your students to think critically and write creatively about Vonnegut’s thought-provoking dystopian world.
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