Categories: 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade | History | Language Arts | Reading & Writing
Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
Materials Needed: Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 4 x 4, Rec. Natures Hues 3 Pads (675-3SSNRP), Post-it® Easel Pads, pencils, story books, markers
Materials Needed:
- Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 4 x 4
- Rec. Natures Hues 3 Pads (675-3SSNRP)
- Post-it® Easel Pads
- pencils
- story books
- markers
Description:
Re-write beginning, middle, and endings to familiar stories then use what the children write to create new and interesting stories
Instructions:
Step 1: Divide students into 3 groups (Beginning, Middle, or End), give out a supply of post its to each group. Make sure each group is familiar with the story being changed.
Step 2: Direct each group to write a new beginning, middle or end to the familiar story.
Step 3: They will then place their individual Post-its on the large Post-it paper labeled beginning, middle or end
Step 4: Groups will take turns sharing their part with the whole class.
Step 5: Each individual part can be used to write a totally new story as well.
Step 6: Have students then write one complete story with a different part to present to the class.
Afterwards:
Objective: To assist students in distinguishing the different parts of a story and to encourage creative writing skills
Lesson Extensions: Each group story can be placed into a class book, each post-it could be used throughout the year as a story starter for future writings.
Supporting All Learners: Dividing students into 3 small groups allows all students to be successful and to learn from their peers as well as build individual confidence.
Assignment/Home Connection: Students will take a few small Post-its home and have their parents write a beginning, middle, or ending to a familiar story, these will be shared with the class as a game to see if the class can guess the original story.
