Story Pirates University: Treasure Map Adventure Drawing
3 min1st2nd3rd4thArtReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
A short drawing activity from Story Pirates University, the storytelling program run by the Story Pirates comedy troupe. This activity brainstorms an adventure story by drawing its treasure map first, then reading the plot off the picture. Roll it and let students draw along, then use their picture to spark a story.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Drawing is a great way to plan a story.
- What did you decide to add to your drawing, and why?
- How does drawing your idea first help you tell the story?
- What would you change if you drew it again?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: brainstorm, detail, design, imagination.
Try it: Draw along with the video. Then add three new details and tell a partner the story behind your picture.