Story With Words on Top

Story With Words on Top lesson plan

Budding authors are drawn to this unusual format. Illustrate a story setting. Then use Crayola® Color Switchers™ Markers to write an original story on top!

  • 1.

    Think of a favorite place or event from memory or your imagination. What might be a fascinating setting for a story? A castle? Mars? The rainforest?

  • 2.

    Use Crayola Color Switchers Markers to draw your scene on white paper. Be sure to fill in all of the spaces because you will write the story around the edges and even on top of your drawing! Include details that give hints about what happens in the story.

  • 3.

    Flip the Color Switchers Marker and apply the special color switcher to write your story around the edges of your drawing. Fill inside areas if necessary. Watch how the new colors pop out right before your eyes as you write!

  • 4.

    If you need still more room, finish your story on more paper with Color Switchers Markers. Embellish that page by flipping over the marker and using the special color switcher tip!

  • 5.

    Read and show your story to your classmates.

Benefits

  • Children illustrate the setting for an original story.
  • Students write a story on top of their illustrations.
  • Children orally share their stories and illustrations with classmates.

Adaptations

  • Use this technology and technique to illustrate a science project. Write important information, such as labels, right on the illustration.
  • Write a book report or document what you saw on a field trip using this cool format.
  • Design a book, CD, or report cover with Color Switchers technology. Make charts and graphs. The possibilities are endless!