Creative Story Writing Unit: The Broken Glasses

Embark on a journey of creativity and imagination with this creative writing unit: The Broken Glasses.

This comprehensive digital resource offers everything you need to guide students through a captivating unit of creative writing centered around the theme of a boy and his broken glasses. It includes:

• 4 Picture prompts to make each of the 4 paragraphs in the narrative
• 2 Model texts. A basic model text and a more complex model text to demonstrate what a good one looks like.
• A vocabulary page split into word groups, specific to this narrative
• Planning sheets to plan each of the 4 paragraphs
•Teaching slides as a powerpoint and a smart notebook file

Engaging Picture Prompts: Dive into the narrative with four carefully selected picture prompts, each meticulously chosen to spark inspiration and guide students through the storytelling process. With one picture prompt allocated for each paragraph, students will seamlessly weave their narrative around these vivid visual cues.

Model Texts for Inspiration: Explore the power of storytelling through two distinct model texts. From a basic model text designed to provide a solid foundation for budding writers to a more complex example that challenges students to elevate their writing skills, these model texts serve as beacons of inspiration, showcasing various writing styles and techniques. Make sure to use the feature checklist to check off the excellent writing features you can see.

Comprehensive Planning Sheets: Foster structured and organized storytelling with dedicated planning sheets. Designed to assist students in outlining the content of each paragraph, these planning sheets encourage thoughtful consideration of plot development, character dynamics, and narrative pacing, empowering students to craft cohesive and compelling stories.

Enriching Vocabulary Slide: Expand students’ lexicon and encourage expressive writing with a dedicated vocabulary slide. Bursting with carefully curated words and phrases related to the theme of the broken glasses, this slide encourages students to infuse their writing with descriptive language and nuanced expression, enhancing the richness of their narratives.

Dynamic Teaching Slides: Navigate the creative writing process with ease using dynamic teaching slides. Seamlessly integrated with the content of the resource, these slides provide valuable insights, prompts, and instructional guidance, ensuring a smooth and enriching learning experience for both students and educators alike.

Whether you’re guiding students through their first foray into creative writing or challenging seasoned writers to push the boundaries of their imagination, ‘The Broken Glasses’ is your ultimate companion for fostering literary excellence and storytelling prowess. Unlock the potential of every writer and unleash a world of creativity with this immersive and comprehensive digital resource.