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Roll a Story | Creative Writing | Narrative Genre | Quick Activity | No Prep

Roll a Story | Creative Writing | Narrative Genre | Quick Activity | No Prep preview
Roll a Story | Creative Writing | Narrative Genre | Quick Activity | No Prep preview
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Roll a Story cover: story-based creative writing chart of six characters, settings and problems, each matched to a die roll
Shows students the dice chart they will use for story choices
Teacher overview: students roll a die for a character, setting and problem; lists the story, prompt, plan and writing pages
Teacher reference for running the activity and checking pack contents
Story prompt chart: roll a die three times to pick a character such as Cheeky Monkey, a setting and a problem to write about
Display or hand out so students can roll their story elements
Four-step instructions: read 'Three Free Wishes', roll a die, plan with character, setting and problem, then write the story
Post or project as the step-by-step routine for students
Story Plan, key words and pictures: students draw and label their rolled character, setting and problem before writing
Planning support for early writers who draw before writing
Story Plan, key words and sentence: students write words about their character, setting and problem and sketch each one
Middle planning level mixing written notes with sketches
Story Plan, sentences: students write full sentences describing their character, setting and problem to plan a narrative
Most text-heavy plan option for confident writers
Story writing page: students add a title, note character, setting and problem in a chart, then write the story below
Drafting page with open space for longer stories or illustrations
Lined story writing page: students fill in a title, character, setting and problem, then write their narrative on 10 lines
Final draft page once planning is complete
Three Free Wishes, a rhyming story featuring the long E sound, in which Cheeky Monkey and friends get wishes from a fairy
Read-aloud mentor text before students write their spin-off
Attributes
Subject

ELA, Writing

Grades

Grade 1, 2, 3

Types

Activities

File

PDF

Editable
No
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About This Product

Roll a Story | Creative Writing | Narrative Genre | Quick Activity | No Prep

Roll a Story is an engaging and inclusive creative writing tool designed for middle primary students ranging from Grade 1 through Grade 3. It serves a dual purpose - not only does it encourage children to embrace the art of storytelling, but also caters to learners at different levels of capability.

The core element of this resource is its unique 'Roll a Story Chart'. Here's how it works:

  • Students roll a dice to select their story’s main character, setting, and key problem.
  • This keeps the activity engaging every time it is used.

This product creatively interweaves phonics learning with narrative writing by introducing the story 'Three Free Wishes'. The tale is laden with Long E Words – subtly reinforcing phonics skills even as students look to weave their own tales.

The resource offers versatility in its application too. Here's how:

  1. Educators can use it as an entire class activity for brainstorming fresh narratives or initiate small group sessions for collaborative storytelling experiences.
  2. If assigned individually, like homework exercises focusing on creative writing skills enhancement – learners will find joy in personalizing their narratives based on random elements from dice rolls.

Differentiated Story Planning Sheets and Writing Sheets Included!


To further facilitate learners at various capability levels among young writers,this package includes three differentiated types of Story Planning Sheets along with Writing Sheets.

No-Preparation Necessary!


Maintaining teacher convenience without compromising active participation and practice, Roll a Story offers an enjoyable quick activity requiring almost zero preparation.

Roll a Story not only makes creativity fun but immerses students into language arts. So whether your classroom nurtures hesitant beginners looking for inspiration or is bustling with confident storytellers, one thing is sure: Roll a Story has something charming rolled up its sleeve for all!

What's Included

Included in this resource:

Roll a Story Chart

3 Story Planning sheets, differentiated for a range of capability.

3 Writing sheets, also differentiated to cater for learning levels and styles.

Story to inspire: Three Free Wishes (a purpose written phonics story full of Long E words...bonus reinforce spelling while they write!)

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