Getting Out

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a creative writing prompt aimed at fifth-grade students, inviting them to craft a story about an escape. The prompt directs the students to imagine themselves at the bottom of a very deep hole and to describe how they ended up there and what their escape plan would be. The lines provided on the worksheet offer space for the students to write their narrative. An accompanying illustration of a deep hole helps to visualize the scenario and sparks the imagination.

The objective of this worksheet is to cultivate creative thinking and writing skills in students. It prompts them to construct a sequence of events that includes a problem (falling into the hole) and a solution (escaping), thereby teaching the elements of plot development. The exercise also encourages problem-solving and the ability to describe a sequence of actions in detail. Furthermore, it offers an opportunity to explore and write about physical and emotional challenges associated with overcoming obstacles.