Story Starter Wheel
Sometimes the hardest word is the first one. A story starter hands you the opening line so the writing begins on sentence two. Spin for a first sentence, then keep going — where it leads is up to the writer.
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How to use the story starter wheel
- Spin for an opening line and copy it down as sentence one.
- Keep writing without stopping for five minutes.
- Edit the openers to match your class's reading level.
Story Starter Wheel questions
Do students have to use the exact line?
Starting with the given sentence word-for-word is the point — it removes the blank-page freeze. They can tweak it afterwards if they like.
Can I use it for older students?
Yes — swap in more sophisticated or ambiguous openers. The format works from early writers to secondary.
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