My fifth grade language arts group has been doing a variety of activities to enhance their normal language arts curriculum. We have taken time this year to read some great books , as well as work on our writing skills. Today we played a fun game to build up their creativity in the story-telling department that you might like to try on your next long-car trip. I have a set of picture cards to use as story guides (from the game Tell Tale) that we used, but all you really need is a good imagination. Here is how it works: The first person shares a sentence or two that begins a silly story. When they have shared their ideas, they choose to end with either of the word “unfortunately” or “fortunately.” The next person takes their turn by adding on to the story with an appropriate response. They then have to end their portion with the opposite (unfortunately or fortunately.) Participates continue to add to the story, each time switching the ending so the story rises and falls. Something like, “One day while driving to the grocery store with my mom, we got a flat tire, but fortunately….”And then, “A kind but strange looking young man stopped to help her change the tire, but unfortunately…” Continuing, “I noticed he had these strange looking antennae-like things sticking out of his head near his ears, but fortunately…” Get the picture? Try it at home and see what kind of creative juices you can get flowing!
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