Monthly Archives: November 2015

Tonight I’m writing about stories, instead of writing a story.

Well, kind of.

I was asked by my younger son’s teacher to share a lesson on creative writing. For a class of friendly 4th graders I’ve watched sprout up like spring flowers from kindergarten.

I simplified the idea of story and creative writing for the younger set and prepared a fun writing activity, keeping in mind they’re nine and ten.

Why do we Write Stories?

1. To tell others about something that happened
2. To create something new with words, using the imagination God gave us
3. To entertain others
4. To bring glory to God with words

What’s in a Story?

1. Characters–who the story is about
2. Setting–where the story takes place
3. Action–what happens in the story

Use the five senses in your story:

1. Touch—Cold, hot, slimy
2. Taste—bitter, sweet, scalding
3. Sight—bright, dark, shining,
4. Smell—stinky, delicious, musty
5. Hearing—loud, quiet, squeaky

Even writing about writing, the pull toward words and what they…