Explore Winter Imagery

Begin by reading the book Wintercake by Lynne Rae Perkins to your students.

As a class, discuss the rich vocabulary words from the book that evoke winter imagery, emotions, or descriptive details. Examples could include words like frosty, glistening, crisp,whispering, and phrases like icy winds or snow-laden branches.

Then, have the student use the winter word wall template. Encourage illustrations for each word or phrase and self-defined meanings to showcasing their understanding.

Winter Word Wall Template

Now, it's their turn to become storytellers! Challenge students to extend the Wintercake story by crafting continuations or alternate endings.

Prompt them to include the wintery vocabulary they've learned, focusing on descriptive language to describe the winter setting and characters' emotions.

Assign a winter-themed book template to kick-start their creative writing journey.

Winter Forest Book Template

Bring everyone's stories together! Organize a sharing session where students proudly present their creations to the class. Foster discussions about the use of descriptive words in storytelling and the diverse interpretations of story elements.

Bonus Tip:

Encourage students to elevate their storytelling experience by adding personalized narration or background music to their digital stories.