Tiny Tales, Big Ideas: Flash Fiction for a Smarter World

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Creative Writing
Grades 5-8
30-60 Minutes

Materials Needed

  • • Paper or notebooks
  • • Pens or pencils
  • • Whiteboard or large chart paper
  • • Markers
  • • Images or videos related to Global Goal 9
  • • Flash Fiction examples

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

You can find an introduction to Goal 9, as well as the Targets & Indicators, Objectives, and Action Planning Resources on the Goal overview page.

See Goal 9 Overview
Goal 9 icon

Introduce Global Goal 9 and Flash Fiction (very short stories where every word counts). Show examples demonstrating brevity, impactful language, and turning points.

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Micro-Story Chain

Class builds collaborative story by adding 1-3 words each around circle, practicing concise storytelling.
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Generate Story Sparks

Groups roll dice three times to get prompts (Character, Place, Object/Tool, Problem, Solution/Idea, Feeling), brainstorm Story Spark ideas.
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Write Flash Fiction

Students write individual Flash Fiction stories (100-200 words) about Global Goal 9 using chosen Story Spark, focusing on brevity and impact.
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Share Stories

Volunteer readings or partner sharing, discuss memorable stories, common themes, effective techniques, and surprising changes.
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How did Flash Fiction help you understand the human impact of industry, innovation, and infrastructure?
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What is the role of creative writing in raising awareness?
  • Participation in activities
  • Understanding of concepts
  • Flash Fiction quality (brevity, impactful language, Global Goal 9 connection)
  • Reflection

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