Superhero Sidekick Tryouts Creative Writing Activity 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grades

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Give them space to write about where their story takes place, the main characters, a problem, and the strategies their character used. The painful process of getting kids to write more is made easy when kids take ownership of the story.

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"Such a fun assignment that fostered the motivation that my reluctant writer so needed! My son loved the prewriting table with choices, which also helped him organize his paragraphs. The editing checklist at the end also helped him be in charge of his own writing." -Daniela B., Homeschool Mom

Engage your students with Sidekick Tryouts, a superhero-themed creative writing activity that encourages 2nd–5th graders to build unique stories using characters, settings, problems, and solutions. Students can mix and match heroes, rivals, mentors, and talking pets with fun settings like superhero HQs, obstacle courses, and gadget labs.

This resource promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and narrative writing skills while keeping students excited about storytelling. Perfect for classroom centers, homeschool lessons, or independent writing practice.

What’s Included:

• 4x4 Sidekick Tryouts Story Matrix for students to mix and match: Characters, Settings,Problems,Solutions
• Story Planning Space for drafting and final writing
• Printable and digital-ready for classroom or remote learning

How to Use:

• Assign as a creative writing center activity
• Use for weekly writing prompts or story-building exercises
• Encourage students to swap options and create multiple stories
• Perfect for grades 2–5 or advanced 1st graders.
• This narrative writing activity is complete with an editing checklist, brainstorming ideas, and space to write. Let’s get your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader thinking about their superhero story & adventure. Then follow up with STEAM extension activities included in the download.

Students use the provided matrix to choose the components of their superhero mission like the color scheme, super power, and the task they'll encounter. Then their imaginations start to soar!