Creative Writing: Roll & Write Silly Summer Writing Challenge

In this one-time class learners roll dice to choose story elements (character, setting, plot), then after brainstorming with fellow classmates, they'll use their imagination to write a story using those story elements. This method encourages reluctant writers to get their creative juices flowing. Stories can be serious or silly. It's all up to the writer and more about getting learners to be actively engaged with the writing process.

Class Schedule:
Introduction Ice Breaker

Roll Dice to Choose our story elements:
*Character - a bee, a kid, ice cream man, a camper, an octopus, or a shark.
*Setting - the beach, the playground, the ocean, the forest, or a garden.
*Plot- doesn't know how to swim, lost their new sandals, their ice cream melted, wants to make friends but others are afraid of them, there is a terrible storm with thunder and lightning, or their air conditioner broke.

Brainstorming
*Together we'll verbally brainstorm ideas for their story. I find that learners often get wonderful ideas from one another.

Writing
*Students will spend time writing while listening to relaxing classical music. We'll also discuss vivid verbs and the use of descriptive language. This will be done in a casual manner, not formal instruction. I'll give examples and encourage learners to include some strong descriptive words in their writing.

Sharing 
*Each student is encouraged to read their story aloud, though it is not required. Learners will be encourage by receiving compliments, emojis, and other positive reactions from the teacher and fellow learners.

Please note that this class is meant to be a fun way to encourage learners to write more. It does not focus on direct instruction to help students improve spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, or other writing mechanics. I want learners to be encouraged to write more often. The rest will come with time.