Back to School Roll a Story

Kick off the school year with writing that feels like a game. In this back to school roll a story activity, students roll a die to pick a character, setting, and problem, then write a story about their school-themed combination.

How It Works

1. Grab a die.
2. Roll once for each part of the story.
3. Combine the results into a brand new back to school adventure.
4. Write, draw, and share!

Students can roll for every category or mix and match their favorite choices. With so many combinations, they can use it again and again without writing the same story twice.

Why It Works for Young Writers

• Built-in story prompts mean no staring at a blank page
• Gives reluctant writers a starting point
• Leaves plenty of room for imagination and details
• Practices story planning, character, setting, and problem and solution

Great for the First Weeks of School

Use it in writing centers, morning work, early finishers, sub plans, small groups, or homeschool lessons. Just print, grab a die, and start writing.

This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped.

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• One purchase covers one teacher, one classroom, or one family.
• Print as many copies as you need for your own students or kids.
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