1. 7 Habits Short Stories
You will show your understanding of the text in creative writing.
This activity has some individual silent time as well as transition time – be sure to follow directions
Prompts will be given verbally and displayed here – do not move ahead until told to do so

2. Step 1
On your piece of paper, write “Once upon a time…” and begin a short story.
You will have 5 minutes to introduce a character and a problem

3. Step 2 Pass your paper to the right Read what has been written so far
You will have a few minutes to continue the story by having the character respond to the problem REACTIVELY

4. Step 3 Pass your paper to the right Read what has been written so far
Continue the story by introducing another character who is SELF-AWARE

5. Step 4 Pass your paper to the right Read what has been written so far
Continue the story that includes both characters having a discussion and using their IMAGINATION to deal with the problem

6. Step 5 Pass the paper to the right Read what has been written so far
Conclude the story by having the first character respond to the problem PROACTIVELY

7. Step 6 Pass the paper to the right
Take turns reading each story out loud
Practice ACTIVE LISTENING while each person reads
Choose the best story in your group and put a star at the top