Learning Resources LER 7232 Writing Prompt Cubes

WritingPrompt Cubes can be used to give students a creative start to write

sentences,a paragraph, or a short story. The hands-on activities will give

studentsthe opportunity to have fun with writing and storytelling!

Thisset includes six multi-colored cubes with different writing prompts

printedon each side.

Passthe cubes around the room. Have one of the students with a cube stand

upand roll the cube. On the spot, have them tell a story, or a statement about

whatthey just rolled. This story can either be real or made up.

Usethe Writing Prompt Cubes when writing a story. Have a student roll a

cubethen go back to their desk and write about what they rolled. This can be

donewith every student or just when they are having trouble thinking about

whatto write. Keep the story starter cubes in a writing center for students to

usewhen they are stumped for a writing topic.

Havestudents pair up for a writing activity. Have one person roll the cube.

Bothstudents will write about what was rolled. After they have completed

theirstory they should share with each other to see how the stories differ or

howthey are the same. If time permits read a couple stories to the whole

class.This can also be done with the whole class writing about the same

prompt.Students can write a story with a partner to help with their creativity

andteamwork.

Theteacher can roll a cube to use as a journal prompt. Students will start

theirjournal entry with the same prompt. Journal entries do not get shared

withthe class, as some private topics may be written.

Writing PromptCubes