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This creative writing Build a Story resource will help your 1st & 2nd grade students develop their storytelling skills! Students are provided with writing prompts with word banks and transition words like “first,” “next,” and “last” to guide them in sequencing their narratives. Ideal for literacy centers or small group writing activities, this low-prep resource builds vocabulary, strengthens story structure, and encourages creativity in young writers.
Resource Features:
•Word Bank Support: Provides a helpful word bank to guide students with vocabulary and idea generation for their creative writing.
•Transition Words Practice: Includes transition words like “first,” “next,” and “last” to teach students how to organize their stories in sequence.
•Engaging Writing Prompts: Offers creative and fun prompts that inspire students to craft their own narratives around 5 pictures that tell a story
•Low Prep: Print-and-go writing pages and picture cards make this a quick resource to add into literacy centers, writing stations, or small groups.
Key Benefits:
•Builds Vocabulary: The word bank helps young writers expand their vocabulary, improving their ability to express ideas in writing.
•Strengthens Story Structure: By focusing on transition words for narrative writing, students learn to sequence their ideas effectively and improve story flow.
•Encourages Creativity: Prompts encourage imagination and provide students with the opportunity to practice creative writing in a structured way.
•Flexible Usage: This resource works perfectly in literacy centers, small groups, or independent writing sessions. Choose between the print-and-go writing pages or color sequencing cards and word bank which can be laminated to suit your classroom needs.
What’s Included:
•Student-friendly direction sheet
•14 Print-and-go Build a Story creative writing pages
•14 Build a Story topics: 5 color picture cards per topic, word bank
•Transition words cards (2 sizes)
•Blank writing page
Topics:
•Puppy Problems
•Late for School
•Dance Class
•Flowers for Mom
•Skateboard Accident
•The Big Speech
•Visiting the Dentist
•School Project
•Spring Fun
•Vegetable Stand
•At the Park
•Cleaning My Room
•Rain Showers
•Mouse & Friends
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