Coach K had her seniors complete this blog journal and I thought it was great, so we are going to use it, as well, with her permission.
There is an online version of this game but not what I was looking for in the way of topics, etc. I decided to use this idea and come up with my own "story spinners." I have come up with three options from which you can choose. I will give you a setting, starting phrase and four words that must be used (correctly) in your story. I want the four words to be a different color than the rest of your story, so that I can find them easily! You will use my exact phrase for the opening of your story, but please notice it is just a phrase--not a complete sentence--so you must complete the thought and then begin your story from there!
These stories need to be AT LEAST three paragraphs with no less than five sentences per paragraph.
I also want you to find a picture for your story and place it at the beginning of your post. You may choose to use several pictures throughout your story, as well.
I KNOW you will have fun with this!! :)
Option 1
Setting: Your childhood neighborhood
Starting Phrase: As the old man approached my friends and me...
Four words that must be included in the story: barefoot, bicycle, flashlight, gibberish
Option 2
Setting: A bus stop in Paris
Starting Phrase: The long scar just below her left knee...
Four words that must be included in the story: immature, credentials, squint, roses
Option 3
Setting: A dark alley on a rainy night
Starting Phrase: As I regained consciousness, I remember asking...
Four words that must be included in the story: blame, headlights, stubborn, vestibule
Now, get to work and HAVE FUN! I can't wait to read what you come up with!
