SCAMPER Story Rewrite Challenge: Middle School ELA (Printable & Digital Download)

Bring creativity and structure together with this engaging writing challenge for middle school students.
The SCAMPER Story Rewrite Challenge helps learners think critically about story elements while exploring new ideas in imaginative ways.

Using the SCAMPER framework (Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse), students reimagine familiar stories to create something entirely new. The activity encourages deep thinking, creativity, and analysis—all while building writing confidence.

This resource includes:

• A SCAMPER brainstorming organizer

• A story planning worksheet

• A final writing rubric

• Printable PDF and editable Canva versions

Perfect for gifted classrooms, enrichment programs, homeschool learning, or creative writing units.

📘 Want to learn more about how SCAMPER transforms creative writing?
Read the full blog post here:
👉 Using SCAMPER to Spark Creativity in Gifted Writers

What’s Inside

• SCAMPER graphic organizer

• Printable story planning sheet

• Editable rubric (Canva link included)

• Teacher instructions with clickable links

• Ready-to-print PDF version

Skills Covered

• Creative and narrative writing

• Character and plot development

• Higher-order and divergent thinking

• Critical analysis and story revision

Perfect For

• Middle school ELA (grades 6–8)

• Gifted and talented programs

• Homeschool language arts

• Enrichment projects or early finisher tasks

• Substitute plans or literacy centers

Product Details

• Format: PDF + editable Canva link

• Pages: 5 total (organizer, planning sheet, rubric, teacher guide)

• Grades: 6–8

• License: Single-teacher or classroom use (contact for site license)

Help your students take ownership of their stories and discover how creative thinking can transform a familiar tale into something unforgettable.

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