Question 1

Which version would be best for adult English language learners?

Accepted Answer

Hi Melinda,Thanks for your question. The answer depends on the level of your students, but I've found that most ELL teachers seem to go for the Kids edition, even when teaching adults (everyone is a kid, after all). Here's why:The font is a little larger and crisper than Classic, and the cards are a little brighter. Subtle things like that can make a difference for an ELL student. Conceptually, here's a difference between Classic and Kids: Classic has the card "something is wrong with the water," which can be a serious problem. Kids has "mermaids in swimming pool," which is a fun, silly problem. Similarly, Classic has "large wild animal" and Kids has "befriended by hippo." I've heard from ELL teachers that the consistently upbeat nature of the Kids edition helps students from "overthinking" language. To quote one ELL teacher (and Kids fan) I met at the National Council of Teachers of English, "When my students are laughing, their English comes out easier and more naturally."All of that being said, the Classic edition may be just right for your group. In that case, I suggest you go through the cards in advance and use the ones that will meet and challenge your students in ways you can all enjoy. For example, "taxidermist" is a great word, but maybe it's a little too sophisticated for the level of your ELL students at the moment. If that's the case, just take it out for the time being. You'll still have lots and lots of unique cards.Regardless of which you end up choosing, know that both come with a booklet with activities, prompts, and games. Please feel free to reach out to me if you want to talk further.Best,Brian (the guy who made Storymatic)

Question 2

I'm looking for something for a 13 year old who likes to write his own stories.  would  the storymatic classic be appropriate for him

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Hi Ellen,It looks like you've already gotten a couple of good answers, but I figured I'd get back to you as well. I created The Storymatic while working with middle school and high school kids, so I think it would be fine for him. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly if you have any other questions. Best,Brian (the guy who made Storymatic)

Question 3

is this the classic version?

Accepted Answer

Hi ConnieCanCook,Yes, the brown box is the Storymatic Classic. Storymatic Kids is in the blue and yellow box, and Rememory is in the smaller, burgundy box.Best,Brian (the guy behind the Storymatic)

Question 4

Can anyone compare this to "the writer's toolbox" by jamie cat callan, which is better?

Accepted Answer

Hi Lochlan,Thanks for your question. It’s a tough one to answer, because “Better” is a relative term. One person might find that X helps them. A second person might find that Y is just the thing. And since many prompts and activities complement each other, a third person might find that X, Y, and Z together hit the sweet spot. Amazon’s return policy is quite accommodating, so my suggestion is that you try a couple different things, or maybe even more than a couple, and find what works for you. I hope this helps!Brian (the guy who made Storymatic)

ASIN	B004PICKDS
Age Range Description	Teen, Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#76,440 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,358 in Dedicated Deck Card Games
Brand Name	The Storymatic
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (575)
Educational Objective	Reading writing speaking listening collaboration homeschool empathy sequential thinking creativity
Global Trade Identification Number	00837654293348
Included Components	Cards, Booklet
Item Dimensions	7 x 2.5 x 3.5 inches
Item Dimensions L x W	7"L x 2.5"W
Item Weight	1.65 Pounds
Manufacturer	The Storymatic
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	1440.0
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	144.0
Manufacturer Part Number	FBA_STO-001
Material Type	Cardstock
Model Number	The Storymatic Classic
Number of Pieces	540
Set Name	Storymatic Classic
Size	Medium
Theme	story
UPC	837654293348 792491459732
Unit Count	540.0 Count

Storymatic Classic – Creative Writing Prompts and Story Games – Storyteller Cards – Teacher Tool

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