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Story sheet · Endings and twists · Ages 6–8
Twist Ending
The story is started for you. Draw and write a surprise ending nobody saw coming.
- Ages
- Ages 6–8 (grades 1–3)
- Time
- about 25 minutes
- Part of a story
- Endings and twists
- Kids practice
- endings, surprise and humor, continuing a story
What kids do
“We wrote the beginning. You make the ending a big surprise.”
- A robot entered the town baking contest…
- …but its cupcake came to life and ran away!
- Draw the surprise ending.
- The end:
How to run it
- Read the first two panels aloud with drama.
- Ask for three possible endings before anyone draws.
- The best twists still make sense when you think back.
Talk about it
- Did anyone guess your ending?
- What clue in the story could hint at your twist?
- Which ending was the funniest? The most surprising?
Take it further
Write the story from the cupcake’s point of view.
Draw first, then write
Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
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