Roll & Write ELA Story Elements Worksheet & Graphic Organizer Narrative Writing

This roll and write activity is perfect for engaging students in narrative writing. Students roll and a die and choose prompt ideas from the worksheets. There is a page for a story starter, problem, character, and setting. Students can use the graphic organizer to plan their narrative story. The Museum Mystery theme will capture students imagination, making this a highly engaging ELA writing lesson.

✏️⬇️ 5 pages of story writing activities including:
➀ Roll a story starter
➁ Roll & create a setting
➂ Roll & create a character
➃ Roll a story problem
➄ Plot diagram template with story arc

Students will:
✅ Roll and choose from 6 prompts for their story elements
✅ Be inspired with a story starter
✅ Plan tension using a problem prompt
✅ Create a dynamic character
✅ Design a descriptive setting
✅ Enjoy the hands-on roll-a-die approach to planning a story

This task is designed to expose students to rich vocabulary. The prompts support students in their descriptive writing and building tension in a narrative story.

Teachers will:
✴️ Have a ready-to-use resource
✴️ Model using the prompts
✴️ Use the plot diagram to model writing
✴️ Provide students with themed writing ideas

Students will enjoy the Museum Mystery theme which prompts creative ideas. The mysterious problems and settings will open up endless possibilities for students and give them ideas for their writing pieces. Watch as imagination sparks and students create a dynamic character to include in their writing piece.