Age 7Writing20 min
Change activity →Let's Give a Character a Problem
Invent a character, a want, and a problem in a short plan, then write the opening.
Activity steps
Step 1 of 5, Get ready
- Get ready. You will need Paper, A pencil.
- Step 1. Name the character.
- Step 2. Say what they want.
- Step 3. Say what gets in the way.
- Step 4. Write the first paragraph.
Let's get ready!
You'll need
- Paper
- A pencil
Nothing fancy. Just things you already have at home.
What this builds
- Story
- Planning
- Writing
Try this
Can they write how the problem might be solved, without finishing the whole book?