In the middle of a writing unit, I like to lighten it up a bit with some fun writing games. They keep my students flexing their writing muscles in ways that feel more fun and low stakes. My favorite (and my students agree!) is Spin a Story.
All you need is a pencil, a paper clip, and these spinners to dream up a new idea for a narrative story. Students spin the spinner to get a main character, a setting, and a problem.
This game fast tracks students' brainstorming process so they can get to the plotting and writing of a story with much less pressure. It also removes the temptation to make every narrative story into a personal narrative.
As always, these are in my Teachers Pay Teachers store! Click any of the photos or follow this link to be taken to the Spin a Story product!
XO Emily
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