Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to create their own storybook by developing characters, setting, and plot.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Blank paper, crayons or markers

Prep: None

Activities

1. Brainstorming: Have the student think of a main character and a setting for their storybook. Encourage them to draw their ideas on the blank paper.

2. Developing the Plot: Help the student create a simple plot with a beginning, middle, and end for their storybook. Guide them to draw the key events of the story on the paper.

3. Character Development: Discuss the main character's traits and feelings, and have the student draw the character in different emotional states.

4. Storytelling: Encourage the student to narrate their story based on the drawings they have created.

Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to create our very own storybook. What do you think makes a good story?"
• "Let's think about who our main character will be. What should they look like? What will they do in the story?"
• "Now, let's draw the setting of our story. Where will the story take place? Draw it on the paper."
• "Next, we need to decide what happens in the beginning, middle, and end of our story. What are the important events?"
• "How is our main character feeling in the story? Can you draw the character showing different emotions?"
• "Finally, let's tell the story based on the drawings we have created. Use your imagination to bring the story to life!"