Story Spin! – Character, Emotion, Problem, Setting Spinner Activity | Drama & Writing Prompt Generator

$3.00

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