Objective

By the end of this lesson, Ily will have created her very own TV show concept, including characters, a storyline, and a fun title. She will learn how to express her ideas creatively and understand the basics of storytelling.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Colored pencils or crayons
• Pens or markers
• Notebook for brainstorming
• Timer (optional for timed activities)

Before starting, it’s good to think about Ily's favorite TV shows and what she likes about them. This will help her come up with her own ideas!

Activities

• Brainstorming Session: Ily will spend some time thinking about her favorite characters, stories, and settings. She can write down or draw anything that comes to her mind!

• Character Creation: Ily will create her main characters. She can draw them and write a short description of their personalities, likes, and dislikes.

• Story Outline: Ily will outline the plot of her TV show. What happens in the beginning, middle, and end? She can use a simple chart to organize her thoughts.

• Title Time: Ily will think of a catchy title for her TV show. She can make a list of fun names and choose her favorite!

• Mini Episode Creation: Ily will write a short script for a mini episode of her show. This can include dialogue between characters and what happens in the episode.

Talking Points

• “What do you love about your favorite TV shows?”
• “Let’s think about who your main character will be. What are they like?”
• “Every good story has a beginning, middle, and end. Can you tell me what happens in each part?”
• “A great title can make people want to watch your show! What’s a fun name you can think of?”
• “Scripts are like a special recipe for your show. What do your characters say to each other?”
• “Remember, it’s okay to be silly and creative! What fun things can happen in your show?”
• “Once you finish, you’ll have your very own TV show idea! How exciting is that?”