Tell the class that you will all work together to make up a story about a pair or group of people in the illustration. You might select a vignette based on students’ interest.
As the teacher, tell the first line of the story, writing on the board or large paper.
Move around the circle of students, with each student adding an idea or sentence. Pause every few students to read the story aloud and keep everyone on track.
When 2 or 3 students are left to share, prompt the class to work toward an ending for the story.
Optional extension: If this collaborative story-telling exercise goes well, try turning your class story into a book. Put each child’s contribution on a separate page and invite them to illustrate. Keep your book on the classroom bookshelf.