Story Spin! – Character, Emotion, Problem, Setting Spinner Activity | Drama & Writing Prompt Generator
Looking for a creative way to spark student imagination and build storytelling skills? The Story Spin! Activity is the perfect no-prep tool for drama, writing, or ELA classrooms. With four printable spinners—Character, Emotion, Problem, and Setting—students spin to generate story elements, then use the results to create a monologue, improv scene, skit, or short story.
This flexible, hands-on activity is perfect for independent work, partner practice, or substitute plans. Whether you're teaching improv, monologue writing, or just want a fresh way to build characters and conflict, Story Spin! makes creative thinking easy and fun.
Looking for a creative way to spark student imagination and build storytelling skills? The Story Spin! Activity is the perfect no-prep tool for drama, writing, or ELA classrooms. With four printable spinners—Character, Emotion, Problem, and Setting—students spin to generate story elements, then use the results to create a monologue, improv scene, skit, or short story.
This flexible, hands-on activity is perfect for independent work, partner practice, or substitute plans. Whether you're teaching improv, monologue writing, or just want a fresh way to build characters and conflict, Story Spin! makes creative thinking easy and fun.
Looking for a creative way to spark student imagination and build storytelling skills? The Story Spin! Activity is the perfect no-prep tool for drama, writing, or ELA classrooms. With four printable spinners—Character, Emotion, Problem, and Setting—students spin to generate story elements, then use the results to create a monologue, improv scene, skit, or short story.
This flexible, hands-on activity is perfect for independent work, partner practice, or substitute plans. Whether you're teaching improv, monologue writing, or just want a fresh way to build characters and conflict, Story Spin! makes creative thinking easy and fun.
Why Teachers Love It:
No-prep and totally flexible—use it again and again
Ideal for monologue units, improv days, or emergency sub plans
Encourages risk-taking and creativity without performance pressure
Perfect For:
Grades 4–8 drama or ELA classes
Improv practice, monologue or scene development
Creative writing stations
Sub plans or early finisher enrichment
What’s Included:
4 category spinners: Character, Emotion, Problem, Setting
1 instruction sheet
Why Your Students Will Love It:
Feels more like a game than a worksheet
Encourages problem-solving and vocabulary practice
Gives a sense of accomplishment when the picture is complete!
Estimated Time:
15-20-minutes to cut and assemble; writing time will vary
