The teacher reads or makes up a story and as the students listen they draw the different scenes.  You can help them by explaining which scene to draw.  This can be done individually or in small groups on larger paper.  This really helps you to see if the students are understanding and they will often ask questions if they don’t understand (because they’ll be so keen to draw the picture!) This activity can be used with different levels, students can describe different stories to the rest of the class.

What you’ll need: four cards, two with “true” written on them and the other two with “false”

How to do it: In this game, the students compete to win as many points as possible. After the class reads the text, divide the class into two groups. Give each group a pair of “true” and “false” cards. Then, tell them that you will read out a statement based on the text they’ve read and they have to raise the correct card. The first person who raises the correct card wins a point.

Online variation: You can create your own true or false games on free, game-based learning platforms like Kahoot!

Have students sit in a circle and tell them that you will be creating a story as a group. You can start the story with a few sentences, then choose a student to continue the story however they want. You can set a specific amount of time or give each student a few sentences before moving on to the next storyteller in the group.

Materials Needed: A collection of cool and intriguing images or photos.

Goals: To stimulate creativity, develop descriptive writing skills, and encourage storytelling.

Description: Begin by presenting a selection of intriguing images to your students. These images can range from landscapes to everyday scenes or even abstract art. Ask each student to choose one image that speaks to them. 

Then, instruct them to craft a story around the image, incorporating as many details as possible. Encourage them to describe the setting, characters, emotions, and the overall story behind the picture. After writing their stories, students can take turns reading them aloud to the class, fostering both creativity and speaking skills.