Vocabulary Story

Students select key words from a text and write a completely new story using them.

Procedure

1. After reading a text, students choose 8-10 key vocabulary items.
2. Write a short, original story or paragraph using all chosen words.
3. The story must make sense — no random word-stuffing.
4. Pairs read each other's stories and check all words are used naturally.
5. Vote on the most creative story.

Tips

• The creative constraint forces deep processing of word meaning and usage — far more effective than copying definitions.