How to use Story Deck
Every secondary school in Scotland can receive our new conversation tool, Story Deck, completely free! Explore this page to find out more about how to use Story Deck to support young people's reading journeys.
Story Deck(this will open in a new window) is a deck of cards designed to spark structured conversations with young people about books and stories. Watch this webinar to find out more about Story Deck and how to make the most of it with your pupils.
Webinar: How to use Story Deck
- 00:00: Introduction to Story Deck
- 04:22: Example activities for using Story Deck
- 05:25: Resources to support Story Deck
- 07:49: Story Deck and Reading Schools
- 10:06: Integrating Story Deck into your school
- 12:31: Next steps
Resources to support Story Deck
Use the resources at the bottom of this webpage to get started with Story Deck, or make up your own activities! If you find an activity you love and want to share it, let us know by emailing schools@scottishbooktrust.com(this will open in a new window)
The resources include:
- A PowerPoint introducing Story Deck to pupils
- An activity pack featuring activities for using Story Deck with groups and individual pupils
- An activity pack featuring activities for using Story Deck to prompt creative writing
- An image key of the 48 cards which can be printed as a poster
- A guide for group leaders
Find out how to get Story Deck
Contact and feedback
We want to know how you’re using Story Deck and what you, and the young people in your school, think of it. Get in touch anytime with schools@scottishbooktrust.com(this will open in a new window) – we would love to hear your feedback or see pictures of cards being used!