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.