50 Story Starters

STORY STARTER: When _______ found the bottle near the shoreline, he felt compelled to read the note which had been tucked inside it. **Common Core State Standards: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) No link available. Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Water Waves, Inspiration, Dreams, Beautiful, Ocean Stories, Sea, I Am Messages, Bottle, Summer Beach Water

Write a message in a bottle filled w/ wishes and dreams, and throw it out to sea.

Write something beautiful on a piece of paper, put it into a bottle and threw to the sea or river.

Send an Inspirational Message in a Bottle - Maybe Someone Will Find It!

STORY STARTER: Although _______ couldn't explain it, she knew there was something disturbing about Mr.Finney's apple orchard. **Common Core State Standards: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source and blog link on puns provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Story Starters, Photos For Writing Prompts, Forests Full, Photos Writing Prompts, Apples Orchards, Pictures Prompts, Creative Writing, Eye Trees, Green Eye

Photo writing prompt

eye's tree

STORY STARTER: Although _______ couldn't explain it, she knew there was something disturbing about Mr.Fiiney's apple orchard. **CCSS: L1, W3, W10, SL4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: http://pinterest.com/elaseminars/ (Photo source and blog link on puns provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001_Sihum3TrbPEDe4tqrPgPA%3D%3D

Picture Prompt

___ pushed his way through the forest, stopping as his uneasiness grew. There was something strange about this forest. His eye fell on a tree branch, a thick swirling knot in its center. The knot blinked and revealed a green eye staring right at him. He jumped back.

Creative Writing- You are walking through a strange forest full of odd sounds and noises. You stop for a short rest, knowing that you want to get home as quickly as possible. You sit next to a tree. Hearing a noise you look next to you and see the tree LOOKING at you. Finish the story.

STORY STARTER: Although the two men appeared to be public entertainers, the fact that they avoided having their picture taken aroused my suspicious nature. **CCSS: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source and blog link on puns provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

French Theme, Paris Mime, Hilarious Entertainment, Happy French, Paris Cafes, Le Mime, Mime Entertainment, French People, Entertainment Ideas

happy french people

paris mimes -entertaining and creative someone dress up

Le Mime by jan lewandowski, flickr.com

STORY STARTER: When ___________ ignored the "Enter At Your Own Risk" sign on Mr. Sedgewick's property line, she had no idea what the consequences would be. CCSS: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Story Starters, Wonderland Drift, Prompts Pictures, Minis Dog Qu, I V Upload, Pictures Prompts, Writing Prompts, Writing Inspiration, Stories Starters

Adventures of a Future Teacher: Picture Prompt http://elementaryeducation2014.blogspot.com/

writing inspiration

wonderland drift: Photo

STORY STARTER writing prompt

STORY STARTER: Although __________ always suspected that something was living under her bed, she never had proof until the night of her eighth birthday. **CCSS: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Kids Beds, Closets Doors, Art, Scary Pictures, Joshua Hoffine, Childhood, Monsters, Photography, Halloween

Joshua Hoffine: normaly i dont go for creepy art but this was just to awesome to pass up

Joshua Hoffine is a photographer from Kansas and a specialist in horror photography. Today, we would like to present you a series of photos called "Childhood Fears". His amazing photos may not be on everyone's taste, but one thing is for sure, it will not diminish its awesomeness. The experience of horror always resides in this confrontation with uncertainty and, during the childhood, horror tells us that our belief in security is delusional, and that monsters are still under our bed.

Really Scary Pictures Ghost Devil | scary6.jpg

Imagine making this and setting it up under your kids bed Halloween morning. Yikes. <-evil!

Monster under the bed - great idea for a Halloween house party....metadad

Bed by Hoffine - perhaps under the couch or through closet door for Halloween decoration

STORY STARTER: Since the instructions in the briefcase were clear, ____________slid the sealed envelope under the red door. #Common Core State Standards: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Red Doors, Doorway, Portal, Colors, Beautiful, Windows, Architecture, Gates, Design Home

Beautiful Portal

red door - great color!

When Iron gates yield

.#doorway #red #architecture

Beautiful Red door

door #interior house design #home design #interior design #architecture interior design| http://christmasdecorstyles2607.blogspot.com

STORY STARTER: Although the message on his voicemail was scratchy, _____________heard the words “ _________________” and decided to investigate. **Common Core State Standards:L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link not available) More

Starters, Lessons Link, Broken Call, Photos Sources, Cities Street, States Standards, Common Cores, Sources Link, Cores States

Man talking on cell phone on city street

51 STORY STARTER: Although the message on his voicemail was scratchy, _____________heard the words “ _________________” and decided to investigate. **Common Core State Standards: L1, W3, W10, SL4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link not available)

Broken call

STORY STARTER: When the tree house appeared in his back yard, _________ decided to find out if there was anyone inside. **Common Core State Standards: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Sweden / Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Trees Trunks, Sweden, Trees Hotels, Tree Houses, Mirrors Trees, Treehouse, Trees House, Architecture, Glasses House

Mirrored tree house in #Sweden #treehouse

mirror tree hotel in Sweden- I want to collect tree house stays!

The ULTIMATE tree house! The Mirrorcube by Tham & Videgård Arkitekter. A tree hotel in the far north of Sweden, near the small village of Harads, close to the Arctic Circle. A shelter up in the trees; a lightweight aluminium structure hung around a tree trunk, a 4×4x4 meters box clad in mirrored glass. The exterior reflects the surroundings and the sky, creating a camouflaged refuge. The interior is all made of plywood and the windows give a 360 degree view of the surroundings.

Now you see it, now you don't. This is a mirrored tree house in Sweden. The Mirrorcube at #Architecture #building| http://architecturephotocollections.blogspot.com

Sweden glass house

STORY STARTER: Although __________had never seen this house before, something about it seemed oddly familiar. **Common Core State Standards: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

East Hampton, Old House, Farms House, Abandoned Home, Haunted House, Gardens House, Old Cars, Abandoned House, Grey Gardens

Old car and abandoned home

and an old car too... JACKPOT!! WOO Spooky old house

Grey Gardens, East Hampton, NY...hmmm an old car for M...

Old Farm House & Forgotten Car

this would make a great haunted house

Abandoned house and car - looks like Grey Gardens

Frozen in time. Looks like the Grey Gardens house

STORY STARTER: When he opened the tiny letter postmarked December 18, 2025,________ finally understood the meaning of his recurring dream. **CCSS: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Remember This, Tooth Fairy, For Kids, Tiny Note, Tiny Letters, Cute Ideas, Toothfairy, Tooth Fairies, Fairies Note

Toothfairy: A little note from the tooth fairy. keep the magic alive. What a cute idea! I'll have to remember

Such a cute idea to have the Tooth Fairy leave little notes for kids! I want to remember this!!

Cute idea- tiny letter from the tooth fairy.

Cute idea. Tiny notes from the tooth fairy for kids... :)

Cute idea! Tooth fairy notes to kids when they lose their teeth! I definitely need to remember this!

STORY STARTER: Although the genie lamp had brought her nothing but trouble, ________knew she had to make one more wish. **Common Core State Standards: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Genie Lamps, Arabian Night, Beautifulfireart07Jpg 550732, Genie Art, Beautiful Fire Art 07 Jpg, The Universe, Aladdin Lamps, Beautifull Fire Art 07 Jpg, Stories Starters Photos

1001 Arabian Nights

The universe does not provide 3 wishes. That is a misconception. In the movie Aladdins Lamp.... The Genie says... Your wish is my command... All wishes not just 3

STORY STARTER: Although the genie lamp had brought her nothing but trouble, ________knew she had to make one more wish. **Common Core State Standards: L1, W3, W10, SL4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume)

STORY STARTER: When ________ saw the smoke rising from the tiny reptile's head, he placed the creature in a box and headed for the lab. **Common Core State Standards: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Fantasy, Stuff, Pets, Creatures, Toothless, Baby Dragons, Things, Night Fury, Animal

TOOTHLESS! Has to be my favorite animated character.

pet dragon.. i WANT ont.. toothless?

Why is this not a real thing?! I need him to ride around in my pocket and be my tiny, smoking newt-dragon pet.

Toothless as a baby night fury. Awww!

My Fantasy World: One day I will have one. And he shall be named, Toothless.

Magical Creature (Baby Dragon)

STORY STARTER: Although _______had only fifteen minutes of oxygen left in his tank, he refused to return to the ship. **Common Core State Standards: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Bahamas Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Underwater Caves, Abaco Bahamas, Scubas Diving, Dan Caves, The Bahamas, Blue Hole, Travel, Deep Shaft, Places

dive from florida to the bahamas http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/trips/bucket-list/cave-dive-surf-florida-bahamas/ www.flowcheck.es Taller de equipos de buceo #buceo #scuba #dive

A diver ascends a deep shaft in Dan's Cave on Great Abaco Island, Bahamas. Photograph by Wes C. Skiles, National Geographic Dream Trip: Dive and Surf From Florida to the Bahamas Kenny Broad Cave Diver

Photograph by Wes C. Skiles Through a halo of dive lights, Kenny Broad ascends a deep shaft in Dan’s Cave on Abaco. The site is one of the world’s most spectacular inland underwater caves, thanks to its abundant mineral formations, from columns and curtains to calcite “soda straws” that can break at the touch of a fingertip.

Bahamas blue holes

dive from florida to the bahamas http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/trips/bucket-list/cave-dive-surf-florida-bahamas/ #bahamas #island #caribbean #reisjunk #travel #world #explore www.reisjunk.nl

deep shaft in Dan's Cave on Abaco, Bahamas

STORY STARTER: Since I was the last one to see________before he disappeared, I knew the police would have to question me. **Common Core State Standards: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Lights, God Will, Positive Outlook, Too Late Quotes, The Artists, Chairs, Desktop Wallpapers, Prai God, Inspiration Quotes

interrogation room break room chair

It Is Never Too Late #quotes #inspirational

Seminar Lighting

Go ahead, be the artist that you might have been. No fear.

from Positive Outlooks, www.dodinsky.com

STORY STARTER: Although everything about Lily Devereaux seemed normal, she was actually the farthest thing from it. **Common Core State Standards: L1, W3, W10, SL4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Little Girls, Teas Time, Blue, Alice In Wonderland, Stephanie Jager, Stories Starters, Children Photography, Aliceinwonderland, Photography Kids

Alice in Wonderland / Stephanie Jager Photography #kids #photoshoot

STORY STARTER: Although everything about seemed normal, she was actually the farthest thing from it.

Stephanie Jager Photography: Alice in Wonderland the little girl is so cute

Tea Time in Blue ; Stephanie Jager Photography Alice in Wonderland Theme

Stephanie Jager Photography Alice in Wonderland Theme #children #photography | Enter the first international contest for child photographers www.childphotocompetition.com

Stephanie Jager Photography | #aliceinwonderland Theme

STORY STARTER: When ___________placed his hand on the doorknob, a tingling sensation spread throughout his body. **Common Core State Standards: L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

The Doors, Doors Handles, Purple Door, Doors Knobs, Purple Glass, Door Knobs, Doorknobs, Glasses Doors, Old Doors

Love old glass door knobs. And look at the door!!!!! Biddy Craft

I find old glass door knobs to be very lovely. I might consider finding some as closet door handles in my future home.

Purple glass doorknob. uuggghh i love glass door knobs and old doors. I've never seen coloured ones before, so pretty.

Purple Door Knob. Love Glass Door Knobs for the Whimsy

STORY STARTER: When ________ found the opening in the garden wall that was not there yesterday, she knew exactly what she had to do. **Common Core State Standards: L1, W3, W10, SL4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Rabbit Hole, Gardens Design Ideas, Modern Gardens Design, Gardens Windows, Gardens Wall, Gardens Gates, Gardens Doors, Stories Starters, The Secret Gardens

STORY STARTER: When ________ found the opening in the garden wall that was not there yesterday, she knew exactly what she had to do. **Common Core State Standards: L1, W3, W10, SL4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below)

"The secret garden" door, or it should be! :o)

Vertical Rabbit Hole The secret garden.

The Secret Garden's Gate

the secret garden window

the secret garden #garden interior design #garden designs #garden design ideas #modern garden design #garden decorating

STORY STARTER: When ________ and________ attached the helium ballons to our house, nobody was prepared for the adventure that followed. Common Core State Standards: L1, W3, W10, SL4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Movie House, The National, Floating House, Real Life, National Geographic, World Records, Los Angels, Pixar Movie, Disney Movie

Up-Inspired Floating House Yesterday morning, March 5, at dawn, National Geographic Channel and a team of scientists, engineers, and two world-class balloon pilots successfully launched a 16&#8217; X 16&#8217; house 18&#8217; tall with 300 8&#8217; colored weather balloons from a private airfield east of Los Angeles, and set a new world record for the largest balloon cluster flight ever attempted. The entire experimental aircraft was more than 10 stories high, reached an altitude of over 10,...

National Geographic went the way of totally awesome when they created this real life version of the popular movie Up! A team of scientists, engineers, and two world-class balloon pilots worked to have the 16 feet by 16 feet, 18 feet high house airborne. They made use of 300 helium-filled weather balloons to launch the house off a private airfield east of Los Angeles. The house reached an altitude of 3000 meters and remained airborne for about an hour. The launch also set a new world record for …

Floating House From Pixar Movie ‘Up’ Recreated in Real Life

The National Geographic Channel and a team of scientists, engineers, and two world-class balloon pilots successfully launched a 16' X 16' house 18' tall with 300 8' colored weather balloons from a private airfield east of Los Angeles, and set a new world record for the largest balloon cluster flight ever attempted. The entire experimental aircraft was more than 10 stories high, reached an altitude of over 10,000 feet, and flew for approximately one hour.

Unbelievable: Pixar’s Up Movie House Re-created in Real Life

National Geographic make a real life flying house from Disney movie UP

STORY STARTER: Although _________ did not believe in ghosts, it was hard to dismiss the occasional appearance and disappearance of the girl in the white chiffon dress.**Common Core State Standards:L.1, W.3, W.10, SL.4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Ghosts Stories, Inspiration, Girls Generation, Girls Night, White Chiffon Dresses, Writing Prompts, The Bridges, White Dresses, Stories Starters

Teacher's Pet – Ideas & Inspiration for Early Years (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) | Story Writing Inspiration – Ghost on the Bridge

Thanks to Hawkesbury Sightseeing Tours - Windsor Ghost Tours for donating a walk with the ghosts of Windsor for The Girls Night In...we might see Sarah the ghost of the stables on Friday :))))

Writing Prompt?

STORY STARTER: Although _________ did not believe in ghosts, it was hard to dismiss the occasional appearance and disappearance of the girl in the white dress.

STORY STARTER: Although Georgina did not believe in ghosts, it was hard to dismiss the occasional appearance and disappearance of the girl in the white chiffon dress.

STORY STARTER: Since ________knew the amusement park had been closed for several months, the sound of carnival music and the sudden appearance of neon lights unnerved her. **CCSS: L1, W3, W10, SL4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Scotland / Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Famous Castles, Edinburgh Scotland, L'Wren Scott, Beautiful, Scott Monuments, Magic Places, Amusement Parks, Ferris Wheels, Christmas Marketing

Edinburgh, Scotland. A truly magical place!

Christmas in Edinburgh: Walter Scott Memorial. Perfect with mulled wine from the Christmas Market.

edinburgh, scotland Beautiful...

Scott Monument and Ferris wheel　- Edinburgh, Scotland

STORY STARTER: When conformity became trendy in the little town of Oxford, all the residents sold their cars and bought identical scooters. **Common Core State Standards: L1, W3, W10, SL4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Doors, Red Transportation, Red Mopeds, News, Bought Red, Vespas Red Ѵєรקค, Red Scooters, Scooters Line Up, Vespas Hiding

Red Mopeds

...and the vespas hiding behind it~!

STORY STARTER: When conformity became trendy in the little town of Oxford, all the residents sold their cars and bought red scooters. **Common Core State Standards: L1, W3, W10, SL4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: http://pinterest.com/elaseminars/ (Photo source link provided below)

great doors

STORY STARTER: Although the cars were partially submerged in water, the drivers showed no signs of distress. **Common Core State Standards: L1, W3, W10, SL4 (uses clauses/transitions/commas, writes routinely within time frames, uses adequate volume) Lesson link: pinterest.com/... (Photo source link provided below) Switzerland / Have longer lessons delivered to your inbox monthly by clicking elaseminars.com/... More

Water, Photos, Places To Visit, Sports Cars, Boats, Lakes, Roads Trips, Stories Starters, Travel Destinations

Road trip to Hawaii, anyone?

we got a ride from one of these at the lake 2 yrs ago.... : ) awesome car/boat

Car boats in Switzerland

Amphibious Car Meet in #ferrari vs lamborghini #sport cars #luxury sports cars| http://amazingsportcarcollectionsamely.blogspot.com