SCAMPER is a tool to enhance creative thinking, developed by

Bob Eberle. This mnemonic can be used to help students

comprehend stories at a deeper level. Initially the prompts can be
used individually. As the students become proficient, the entire
mnemonic can be used in the creative thought process. Included
are SCAMPER bookmarks or reference half-sheets for students.
Copy and cut in half. Students can color and personalize them to
make a mental connection. A color version is also included.!
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Additionally, you will find individual cards to prompt students
to think more deeply about fiction texts. !

The focus for this card is

Substitute and character.
ubs$tute   This guides the student in
thinking about the
importance of the character
a different character in in the story, and how the
the story. How would it story would be different if
change the story?
another character was in
their place.!

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Single Classroom Use
 ubs$tute   ombine  

a different character in two steps of the

the story. How would it solution. How would it
change the story?
change the story?

dd  something   agnify  or  minify  

to the main problem to
make it more complex.
How would it change the
story?
change the story?
an important character
trait of the main
character. How would it

©Winged One 2013  

Single Classroom Use