Build a Story (3rd-5th)

Description

Building bricks and mini figures are the perfect way to “hook” and upper elementary writers by allowing them to visualize and plan stories in a hands-on way! Students will explore 12 different writing genres by building, planning, and writing original stories.

All you need for Build a Story are building bricks, baseplates, and mini figures!

Build a Story can be used either as a Literacy Center or a whole class writing workshop. Students may work alone or you may also choose to allow students to build, plan, and write in groups of 2-3. For Literacy Centers, student will need 45-60 minutes to complete an entire story. Writing workshops may be extended across multiple days as time allows.

***PAPERLESS GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION ALSO INCLUDED!!!***

Includes the following:

Page 3: How to Use

Page 4: What You Need

Page 5: Parent Letter

Pages 6-9: Build a Story Routines

Page 10: Center Header/Folder Cover

Page 11: Folder Labels

Page 12: Bin Labels

Pages 13-17: FANTASY

Pages 18-22: PERSONAL NARRATIVE

Pages 23-27: REALISTIC FICTION

Pages 28-32: MYSTERY

Pages 33-37: ADVENTURE

Pages 38-42: FAIRY TALE

Pages 43-47: SPOOKY STORY

Pages 48-52: COMIC STRIP

Pages 53-57: DRAMA

Pages 58-62: FABLE

Pages 63-67: TALL TALE

Pages 68-72: SCIENCE FICTION

Page 73: Optional Tech Extensions

Page 74: Credits

***NOW INCLUDES 23 CHARACTER CARDS AND 18 SETTING CARDS!

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