Story Circle
Enhance Peer Interaction
In this engaging 'Story Circle' activity, students will sit in a circle and collaboratively create a story by each contributing a sentence. This activity fosters creativity, listening skills, and teamwork, making it a great way to enhance peer interaction.
Story prompts cards, and Timer/Clock
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
- Welcome the students and explain the importance of teamwork and peer interaction.
- Introduce the 'Story Circle' activity and explain that they will be creating a story together, with each student contributing one sentence at a time.
Step 2
Activity Setup
5 minutes
- Arrange the students in a circle.
- Distribute the story prompt cards to start the story if needed.
Step 3
Story Circle Activity
15 minutes
- Choose a student to start the story using a story prompt card or their own imagination.
- Go around the circle, with each student adding one sentence to the story.
- Encourage students to listen carefully and build on what their peers have said.
Step 4
Conclusion
5 minutes
- End the story after the last student has contributed.
- Discuss the story that was created and highlight the importance of each student's contribution.
- Reflect on how working together made the story more interesting and engaging.
