Who can participate in Scenario Writing?
Students may participate in Scenario Writing in three divisions: Junior (grades 4-6, or the
equivalent), Middle (grades 7-9), and Senior (grades 10-12). For students who participate in the
Global Issues Problem Solving component of FPSPI, Scenario Writing can serve as an excellent
complement to their work on any of the topics. Scenario
Writing is also an excellent offering for students who do not
participate in other components of FPSPI; the creative writing
involved may appeal to students who are not drawn to Global
Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) or Community Problem
Solving (CmPS). Scenario Writing can be used as a standalone
activity by an FPS coach, an English teacher, a parent,
or any instructor with students who are interested in creative
writing. Students who are enthusiastic about stories of the
future may be interested in the Scenario Performance
component, which is an oral story telling experience.
Do students need to know the 6-step problem solving process for scenarios?
The six-step problem solving process is used in both the GIPS and CmPS components. Although
knowing the process can help students to think about the future and organize a story line, it is not
a prerequisite for scenario writing. Since scenarios must relate to one of the topics, students
should do some background reading and research on the topic they select for their story.