Do you need a new way to engage your 4th and 5th graders in narrative writing? Try this Outer Space narrative writing escape room!

This resource is more than a writing template. It is an action-packed story starter with characters ready to spark imagination and puzzles that reveal plot prompts! Students won't even realize they are writing a story as they crack codes and solve puzzles.

⭐⬇️ This 10-page writing activity includes:
✭ Outer Space theme
✭ Story starter provided
✭ Puzzles reveal plot choices
✭ Finish the story prompts
✭ Highly engaging ELA writing activity
✭ Printable and digital versions

Benefits for students:
✅ Remove the burden of thinking of ideas
✅ Feel ready to write with a story starter provided
✅ Be engaged in the puzzles
✅ Enjoy the fun theme
✅ Feel successful at the end of the task

Benefits for teachers:
✴️ Printable, no-prep writing activity
✴️ Digital version, Google Slides compatible
✴️ Motivate students to write
✴️ Offer a writing task with a difference
✴️ Instructions are included on each page

❗ How to use this task:
➣ Explicitly explain the task
➣ Introduce the writing theme
➣ Print single-sided, or double-sided to save paper
➣ Upload to Google Classroom or preferred digital platform
➣ Use for independent writing
➣ Use for small group writing
➣ Use for intervention groups