Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to write a creative story featuring an American Girl doll as the main character.

Materials and Prep

• Pen or pencil
• Blank paper or notebook
• American Girl doll or a picture of one

Activities

1. Brainstorming: Have the student choose an American Girl doll they are interested in. Encourage them to think about the doll's personality, hobbies, and background.
2. Character Development: Ask the student to write a detailed description of their chosen doll. They should include physical appearance, personality traits, and any interesting facts about the doll's life.
3. Plot Creation: Guide the student in creating a plot for their story. Encourage them to think about a problem or challenge their doll may face and how they will overcome it.
4. Writing the Story: Instruct the student to use their character description and plot to write a creative story featuring their American Girl doll as the main character. Remind them to include a clear beginning, middle, and end.
5. Editing and Revision: Have the student read their story aloud and make any necessary edits or revisions. Encourage them to check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
6. Final Draft: Once the student is satisfied with their story, ask them to write a final draft using their best handwriting or typing skills.
7. Sharing and Reflection: Allow the student to share their story with a family member or friend. Afterward, ask them to reflect on their writing process and what they enjoyed most about creating a story with their American Girl doll.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• "In this lesson, we will be using our creativity and writing skills to create a story featuring an American Girl doll as the main character."
• "We will start by brainstorming and choosing an American Girl doll that interests us. Think about the doll's personality, hobbies, and background."
• "Next, we will develop our doll's character by writing a detailed description. Include physical appearance, personality traits, and any interesting facts about their life."
• "After that, we will create a plot for our story. Think about a problem or challenge the doll may face and how they will overcome it."
• "Using our character description and plot, we will then write a creative story featuring our American Girl doll as the main character. Remember to include a clear beginning, middle, and end."
• "Once we have finished writing, we will edit and revise our story. Check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors."
• "Finally, we will write a final draft of our story using our best handwriting or typing skills. We can then share our story with a family member or friend."