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Chain Story
Each student adds one sentence to build a class story using target vocabulary.
âą 15-20 min⥠Low energyðĨ Whole class
ð Vocabulary
âĒ lesson vocabulary
âĒ connectives
âĒ then
âĒ suddenly
âĒ next
âĒ finally
âĒ storytelling language
ð Materials
âĒ Whiteboard to write the story
âĒ Vocabulary word list on board
ð How to Play
- Write 8-10 vocabulary words on the board that must appear in the story.
- Teacher starts the story with one sentence â "One day a boy found a mysterious box."
- First student adds the next sentence â they must use one vocabulary word.
- Continue around the class â each student adds one sentence.
- Cross off vocabulary words as they are used.
- All vocabulary words must be used before the story can end.
- Last student must write an ending sentence.
- Read the whole story aloud together.
ðĄ Teacher Tips
âWrite the story on the board so students can see what came before.
âAllow silly or unexpected sentences â this makes the story more fun.
âThis game naturally produces creative writing practice in a low-pressure way.
âRead the finished story dramatically to celebrate the class achievement.
ð Variations
âWritten chain story â each student writes their sentence on paper and passes it on.
âGenre story â specify the genre: horror, comedy, adventure or romance.
âIllustration â after the story each student draws one scene from it.
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