Stories and words
Three-Box Comic
A character goes somewhere new. Tell what happens in a beginning, a middle and an end.
Thinking sheet · Stories and words
Cast of Characters
Every story needs a cast. Make six character cards with a name and one big trait each.
- Grades
- 1–5
- Time
- about 30 minutes
- Topic
- Stories and words
- Kids practice
- character traits, planning a story, contrast
What kids do
“Create the cast for your next story. Who will be the hero? The trickster?”
- My cast
- The two characters who would argue the most are… because…
How to run it
- Traits are inside words: brave, nosy, grumpy, kind.
- Encourage different kinds of characters, not six heroes.
- Cut out the cards and use them to plan a story.
Talk about it
- Who is your main character?
- Who causes trouble?
- Which two would be best friends?
Take it further
Pick two cards and write a scene where they meet.
Pairs well with
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