Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own stories using similar structures, intentional language choices, and features appropriate to your audience and purpose.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Colorful markers or crayons
• Imagination and creativity

No special preparation needed, just bring your enthusiasm!

Activities

• Story Starter: Start by creating a story starter sentence like "Once upon a time, there was a magical unicorn named Sparkle." Let your imagination take over and continue the story.
• Character Creation: Draw a picture of your main character and write a description of their appearance and personality.
• Dialogue Practice: Write a conversation between two characters in your story. Think about how they would speak to each other.

Talking Points

• What is a story structure?
  "A story structure is like a blueprint for your story. It helps you organize your ideas from beginning to end."
• Why are language choices important?
  "Language choices help make our stories interesting and exciting for the people reading or listening to them."
• How do we choose features for our audience?
  "We think about who will read our story and what they might enjoy. For example, using simple words for younger readers."
• Why is it important to have a purpose for our story?
  "Having a purpose helps us know what message or feeling we want to share with our readers through our story."