I am vexed (greatly vexed) at the generally poor quality of creative writing with students these days - they do tend to have a lot of their thinking done for them. Sadly, it seems to be something that is leeched out of them by a combination of an aggressive curriculum and teenage priorities. So, this is my answer - DUNGEONS and DRAGONS (Or D6 Dungeons and Dragons as I am now calling it).
Simply put, it's a very simplified version of the original Dungeon's and Dragons - you need only a D6 (One dice), pens, paper and this power point to play.
Try it out - I had some huge success with year 8, 9 and 11 classes instead of playing DVDs in the build up to the Christmas Break - it would work just as well for Easter, Summer and stand alone lessons where you have an awkward space to fill.
Use this lesson when you are trying to answer this question - how can I teach kids to be more creative?
There is some initial effort required on your part though - you will have to be the Dungeon Master in the example - but once you've got past this part, I am willing to bet you could leave the room and the kids won't have noticed.
Additionally, I will be creating a series of themed "mission packs" for Christmas, Easter and Summer - you'll have to buy these (they take a while to make), but the start point is yours for free!!!
LINK to Christmas Mission Pack - THE CASTLE OF TERROR!
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/d6-dungeons-and-dragons-christmas-mission-pack-the-castle-of-terror-11462671
Simply put, it's a very simplified version of the original Dungeon's and Dragons - you need only a D6 (One dice), pens, paper and this power point to play.
Try it out - I had some huge success with year 8, 9 and 11 classes instead of playing DVDs in the build up to the Christmas Break - it would work just as well for Easter, Summer and stand alone lessons where you have an awkward space to fill.
Use this lesson when you are trying to answer this question - how can I teach kids to be more creative?
There is some initial effort required on your part though - you will have to be the Dungeon Master in the example - but once you've got past this part, I am willing to bet you could leave the room and the kids won't have noticed.
Additionally, I will be creating a series of themed "mission packs" for Christmas, Easter and Summer - you'll have to buy these (they take a while to make), but the start point is yours for free!!!
LINK to Christmas Mission Pack - THE CASTLE OF TERROR!
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/d6-dungeons-and-dragons-christmas-mission-pack-the-castle-of-terror-11462671
Get this resource as part of a bundle and save up to 44%
A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.
Bundle
Creative Writing Bundle
A whole mash of creative writing resources - some paid, some not - all in one place!
£15.00
Bundle
Key Stage 3 Bundle
A collection of some of my KS3 specific resources.
£35.00
Bundle
KS4 Creative Writing Pack
A series of lessons and resources that all work towards making KS4 students better creative writers.
£12.00
Something went wrong, please try again later.
Cracking little resource that has really helped my SEND students develop their creative writing.
Report this resourceto let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.
£0.00