As we wrap up the school year in the middle school library, students have been having fun with a creative writing activity inspired by our Ripley’s Believe It or Not books. Students browsed through the books looking for a strange, unusual, or downright bizarre fact or event. Once they found one, they had to write a news report covering the story as if they were a real reporter.
One of my favorite parts of this activity was listening to students react as they flipped through the pages. There were plenty of “Oh gross!” comments and lots of students calling out to friends across the library to share some unbelievable fact they had just discovered. The books sparked curiosity, laughter, and lots of conversation.
This activity was a great way for students to continue practicing their writing skills while also exploring books they might not normally pick up. Sometimes the best way to get students excited about reading and writing is to let them discover just how weird and wonderful the world can be!
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