Young writers get a jump start on story telling by selecting a plot, a setting, and multiple character cards and then use these basic elements to create a tale.

Concepts

Narrative Writing, prompt writing, story writing

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Laminate the cards, sort them into setting, plot, and character piles and ask writers to choose several characters, one setting, and one plot for their story

Classroom Considerations

• Because the packet includes 16 character cards, 12 setting cards, and 12 plot cards create multiple copies of the templates
• Recruit classroom aides to record stories dictated by little ones

Pros

• The activity focuses writer's attention on what happens when these elements are combined

Cons

• Reluctant writers will need additional support and encouragement

Common Core

W.K.3 W.1.3 W.2.3 W.4.3.a