Storytelling Boxes / Jars

Description: A container filled with random objects, words or picture prompts. Students select a few and use them to create a story.

Skills Developed: Creativity, vocabulary development, narrative structure.

Classroom Use:

• Use real objects, word cards or printed pictures.
  
  

• Can be done individually, in pairs or small groups.
  
  

• Good for story writing or oral storytelling.

Benefits:

• Stimulates imagination.
  
  

• Helps generate ideas for reluctant speakers or writers.
  
  

• Promotes descriptive language.

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