Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a creative story using craft materials to enhance your storytelling.

Materials and Prep

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Markers or colored pencils
• Pencil
• Blank paper
• Imagination

Prior to the lesson, make sure you have a good understanding of the elements of a story, such as characters, setting, and plot.

Activities

1. Brainstorming Craft Characters:

   Use the construction paper, scissors, and markers to create unique characters for your story. Think about their appearance, personality, and any special traits they may have. Cut out the characters and set them aside.

2. Crafting a Setting:

   Now, use the construction paper, scissors, and markers to create a setting for your story. It could be a forest, a castle, or even a spaceship! Be as creative as you can. Cut out the setting and set it aside.

3. Planning the Plot:

   Take a blank piece of paper and use your pencil to outline the main events of your story. Think about what your characters will do and how the setting will play a role in the plot. Don't worry about writing complete sentences, just jot down your ideas in bullet points.

4. Writing the Story:

   Using the characters, setting, and plot you have created, start writing your story on a new piece of paper. Remember to include a beginning, middle, and end. Use your imagination and have fun!

5. Decorating and Illustrating:

   Once you have finished writing your story, go back and add illustrations and decorations to make it visually appealing. Use the craft materials to bring your story to life!

Third Grade Talking Points

• "In this lesson, we will be combining our love for crafting with our writing skills to create a fun and imaginative story."
• "Crafting characters will help us visualize who our story is about. Think about their appearance, personality, and any special traits they may have."
• "The setting is like the background of our story. It helps create the atmosphere and can even influence what happens in our plot."
• "Planning the plot means deciding what happens in our story. We can use our characters and setting to come up with exciting events."
• "When writing our story, we want to make sure it has a clear beginning, middle, and end. This helps our readers follow along and stay engaged."
• "Once we have finished writing, we can add illustrations and decorations to make our story more interesting and visually appealing."