The Underwear Tree

This Creative Writing Prompts worksheet features the delightfully absurd poem “The Underwear Tree,” perfect for students in grades 4–6. In the poem, a family plants a tree that grows underpants instead of fruit—ranging from tighty-whities to cartoon-print boxers. After reading, students respond to imaginative writing prompts that invite them to invent their own unusual trees, describe fantastical clothing gardens, or create a silly commercial selling underwear trees. This activity encourages creativity, humor, and descriptive writing, while helping students connect poetry to original storytelling and playful thinking. It is designed with clear formatting and readability to work well for a wide range of learners and classroom settings.