This collection of 58 engaging and detailed illustrations will inspire students’ creative writing.  Images of varying complexities are included so that students with a wide range of critical thinking and writing abilities may engage meaningfully with them.  The illustrations may be used as “starters” for a variety of forms of writing and can be used to augment any writing program.  Or use them as a meaningful “filler” activity when students have extra classroom time. 

Divided into four sections based on the primary theme of the illustrations: 

1. General Fiction
2. Adventure
3. Fantasy
4. Animal Stories 

Each story starter worksheet includes an illustration and blank word box, a blank line for the story’s title, and numbered blank lines for the story itself.  The word box provides space for students to brainstorm key words that come to mind when they explore their overall impression of the illustration.  Students should complete the brainstorm list before writing to stimulate their creative thinking.  The blank lines are numbered so that you may easily give students instructions on how long their creative writing piece should be.  

A blank lined page is included and may be used to write a story outline, or to continue writing the story itself if the student needs extra space. 

Students may be given the Writing Checklist after writing a story.  The checklist is a useful guide to help them edit and proofread their stories.

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