I've done this from Grades 1 -4 and the children of all ages love it. Basically, you model writing a silly, ridiculous chapter book - literally typing with the words appearing on the screen/smartboard as you make it up on the spot. There are no rules. It is pure, madcap chaos. Chapters are incredibly short. Characters talk to the reader and then wander off. Chapters get lost. Stories start and stop suddenly. The 'author' takes a break and gets a drink, or answers the door or eats some toast. Anything you like. The sillier the better but draw a line at toilet humour or rudeness.
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