Imaginative Story Starters

Tamika Biggers

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Imaginative Story Starters

Create and share imaginative stories

In this lesson, students will use story prompts to create and share imaginative stories that emphasize positivity and growth mindset. This activity encourages creativity, communication skills, and empathy, helping students express their aspirations and understand others' perspectives.

Audience

Grades 3-5

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Create and share imaginative stories

Materials

Story Prompts Printable Cards, Paper, Pencils, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion on what a growth mindset is and how it can be reflected in stories.
Explain the activity: students will use prompts to create imaginative stories that focus on positivity and growth.

Step 2

Story Creation

15 minutes

Distribute the Story Prompts Printable Cards to each student.
Instruct students to choose a prompt and begin writing their story.
Encourage them to think creatively and incorporate themes of positivity and growth mindset.

Step 3

Sharing Stories

10 minutes

Have students pair up or form small groups to share their stories.
Encourage them to listen actively and provide positive feedback to their peers.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Gather the class and ask a few students to share highlights from their stories.
Discuss how the stories reflected positivity and growth mindset.
Conclude with a reflection on how storytelling can help us understand and empathize with others.

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Worksheet

Story Prompts Printable Cards

These cards contain prompts to inspire students to write imaginative stories with themes of positivity and growth mindset.

Imagine a world where everyone helps each other. What happens?

Write about a character who learns something new and exciting.

Describe a day when everything goes right for your character.

Create a story about a friendship that changes someone's life.

Think of a place where dreams come true. What is it like?

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to guide a discussion on the themes of positivity and growth mindset in the students' stories.

What is a growth mindset and how can it be shown in a story?

Discuss the concept of growth mindset and provide examples of how characters in stories can demonstrate it.

How did your story reflect positivity?

Encourage students to share specific parts of their stories that highlight positive outcomes or attitudes.

What did you learn from listening to others' stories?

Facilitate a conversation about the insights gained from peers' stories and how they can apply these lessons in real life.