Mix imagination with higher-order thinking using Story Blender Cards—a storytelling tool designed to spark writing and deepen analysis through the Depth & Complexity framework. With 24 character cards, 24 setting cards, 24 problem cards, and 24 twist cards, students mix and match to craft original, thought-provoking stories. Perfect for gifted learners, enrichment, or writing workshops, these cards turn narrative play into meaningful critical thinking practice. 35 pages
What’s Inside:
- 96 total cards (characters, settings, problems, and twists)
- Depth & Complexity universal prompts for each story:
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Multiple Perspectives – How would each character see the situation differently? Who might disagree with your character's actions?
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Rules – What rules or systems exist in this world? What happens if a rule is broken?
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Patterns – Are there repeating events, emotions, or conflicts? What might they mean?
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Across Time – How does the past affect the present? What might happen in the future?
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Ethics – Is there a difficult choice? What’s the right thing to do—and who decides?
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Unanswered Questions – What mysteries remain unsolved? What do you wish you knew?
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Big Idea – What central theme or message matters here?
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Details – What small but important clues drive the story?
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Language of the Discipline – What specific vocabulary or symbols could describe this setting or role?
Why It’s Perfect for Gifted Learners:
- Combines creativity with structured higher-order thinking
- Encourages originality while teaching literary analysis skills
- Makes writing fun, flexible, and rigorous all at once
How to Use It:
- Use in writing centers, enrichment blocks, or literacy stations
- Draw one card from each category to generate a story starter
- Pair with Depth & Complexity prompts for deeper journaling or group discussion
- Great for independent writing, partner storytelling, or class challenges
➡️ Grab your Story Blender Cards today and watch your students mix, match, and master the art of creative storytelling with critical thinking!
