Classroom Game · Level B1 · No sign-up
The Storytelling Chain.
A collaborative speaking game. Start with one line, then pass the story around the class — each storyteller adds a sentence, using narrative tenses and linkers to keep it flowing. Listen closely and keep the chain alive.
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Players
2 to 6 storytellers take turns.
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Level
B1 narrative tenses and linkers.
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Skills
Speaking, listening and recall.
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Prep
Zero — pick a starter and go.
Classroom Game · Level B1
The Storytelling Chain
The class builds one story together. A starter line appears, then each storyteller adds a sentence out loud — using narrative tenses and linkers — and types it into the growing chain. Keep it flowing, keep it surprising, and listen to what came before.
How to play
- Set up. Choose how many storytellers (2–6) and a story starter. Each turn can come with a challenge — a linker, a twist or a word to use.
- Read the starter. The opening line appears at the top of the story chain.
- Add a line. On your turn, say one sentence out loud that continues the story, then type it in and press Add to story. Try to use the challenge prompt.
- Pass it on. The next storyteller listens, then continues. The story grows line by line.
- Reach the end. When everyone has had their turns, read the whole story back together. There are no points — the story is the prize.
How many storytellers?
2
3
4
5
6
Story starter
Turns each & time
Rounds (turns per storyteller)
2
3
4
Seconds per turn
30
45
60
Game options
Challenge promptsA linker, twist or word each turn
Turn timerA gentle countdown each turn
First storyteller
Storyteller 1
Read the starter line to the class, then begin the story. Everyone else: listen carefully — your turn is coming.
The story so far
Story hidden — listen and remember what has happened.
Linker
However
Narrative tenses & linkers
- Past simple — finished actions: She opened the door and looked inside.
- Past continuous — an action in progress / the background: It was raining and the wind was blowing.
- Past perfect — an earlier past action: He realised he had forgotten his keys.
- Linkers to keep it flowing: first, then, after that, while, suddenly, however, because, as soon as, in the end.
The story is complete
The End.