Write 15 adjectives from the Ugly Duckling story on the board. Group the adjectives into categories - emotions, colors, sensations, etc.

Divide the class into collaborative learning groups. Give each group a two-line story starter. Tell the students to work together to create a new story that uses at least ten of the vocabulary words on the chalkboard.

When all the groups have finished, get everyone into a circle and have each group present its story to the class.