Stories Without End: 24 Open-Ended Stories to Engage Students in Reading, Discussion, and Creative Writing
About this ebook
Stories Without End engages students with literature through intriguing short stories that make them think and wonder. What if we could teleport anywhere in the world whenever we wanted to? Will robots ever replace human teachers? Why are some people optimists while others are pessimists? Where does our personality come from?
Stories Without End also gets students creating with engaging projects. Because the stories have no end, students will have to create their own. They’ll also find themselves writing about one particular character, drawing a scene from the story, interviewing people about the theme of the story, or keeping a dream journal. Each story is also supported with questions and vocabulary activities to introduce the story and followed by discussion questions.
Perfect for teaching reading, creative writing, or discussion. And it’s a flexible resource. Use it as the main book for a month-long elective, as a regular supplement activity, or an occasional treat for the students!
Finalist, British Council ELTons Award for Innovation in English Language Teaching 2019
Fascinating book on teaching reluctant readers how to write. —Chel S., NetGalley Reviewer
Looking for a downloadable, printable version? Get it on Teachers Pay Teachers. You can even buy individual stories there.
About the author
aylor Sapp has two passions which shape his books: writing and teaching.
He has a BA in Creative Writing and Film from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California and spent a few years toiling in the film and TV business. He also has an MA in Education/TESOL from Concordia University in Portland, OR. He has spent over 10 years as an educator of ESL students across different universities and private schools in Japan and America. He is currently teaching at ELS Portland. Stories Without End is his first book.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, watching movies, doing yoga, and writing fiction and haiku. He eats blueberries every day to keep his mind sharp and young and suggests you do the same.
