Monster Adventure Story

💭 Think About...

1. What do you think of when you hear the word "monster"? What makes a monster scary or funny?
2. If you could meet a friendly monster, what would you want to do together? Where would you go?
3. Have you ever solved a problem in real life or in a story? How did the characters find a solution?
4. Imagine a world where monsters and humans lived together. What would that be like? What problems might come up?
5. What's your favorite adventure story? What makes it exciting to read or listen to?

🔨 Your Project

  1. Dream up your very own monster character! What does it look like? What is its name? Think about its personality too.
  2. Draw a picture of your monster on the "My Monster Character" worksheet. Be creative and use lots of colors!
  3. On the same worksheet, write your monster's name and some words to describe what it looks like, acts like, and where it lives.
  4. Get together with your group and introduce your monsters to each other.
  5. As a group, choose a title for your "Monster Adventure Story." Type it into the online document.
  6. In the "Characters" section, have each person type their monster's name and a short description.
  7. Talk with your group about an imaginary setting where your monsters will meet. Type a description in the "Setting" box using lots of details.
  8. Next, brainstorm a problem the monsters will face together. Maybe they get lost, have to find a special object, or need to help someone. Agree on an idea and type it into the "Problem" section.
  9. Now imagine how the monsters will work together to solve the problem. What happens in the end? Type your solution idea into the last box.
  10. Finally, take turns writing your "Monster Adventure Story"! Each person adds a few sentences to keep the story going. Use your imagination and have fun!
  11. When you're done, read your story out loud together. Then share it with the class!