Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to write a simple story with a beginning, middle, and end, using descriptive language and proper sentence structure.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, pencils, crayons or markers

Prep: None

Activities

1. Brainstorming: Have the student think of a favorite animal or character they would like to write a story about. Encourage them to think of where the story will take place and what will happen in the beginning, middle, and end.

2. Writing: Ask the student to write their story, using descriptive words to paint a picture for the reader. Encourage them to use proper punctuation and capitalization.

3. Illustrating: After writing the story, have the student draw a picture to go along with their story. This will help them visualize their writing and enhance their storytelling skills.

First Grade Talking Points

• "What is a story? A story is a series of events that happen to a character or characters. It has a beginning, middle, and end."
• "Why is it important to use descriptive words in our writing? Descriptive words help the reader imagine the story in their mind, making it more interesting."
• "What are some examples of descriptive words? Words like 'big,' 'beautiful,' 'scary,' and 'happy' are descriptive words that help us paint a picture with our writing."