Writing a story / Lesson Plan

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a creative story using your imagination and basic writing skills.

Materials and Prep

  • Pencil
  • Blank paper
  • Colorful markers or crayons

Before starting the lesson, make sure you have a quiet and comfortable space to write in.

Activities

  1. Brainstorming:

    Think about a topic or theme for your story. It could be about animals, a favorite place, or a magical adventure. Write down your ideas on a piece of paper.

  2. Creating Characters:

    Choose the main character(s) for your story. Draw a picture of them and write their names and a few words to describe them.

  3. Writing the Story:

    Start writing your story using your ideas and characters. Remember to include a beginning, middle, and end. Use your imagination and have fun!

  4. Illustrating:

    Once you have finished writing, use your markers or crayons to add colorful illustrations to your story. Draw pictures that match the events in your story.

  5. Sharing:

    When you are done, share your story with a family member or friend. Read it aloud and explain your favorite parts.

First Grade Talking Points

  • "Today, we are going to learn how to write a story. A story is a way to share our imagination and ideas with others."
  • "First, we need to think about what we want our story to be about. It could be about anything we like, such as animals, a favorite place, or a magical adventure."
  • "Next, we will create characters for our story. Characters are the people or animals in our story. We will draw pictures of them and give them names and descriptions."
  • "After that, we will start writing our story. We will have a beginning, where we introduce our characters and the setting. Then, we will have a middle, where something happens. Finally, we will have an ending, where we wrap up the story."
  • "Once we finish writing, we can add colorful illustrations to our story. We can draw pictures that match the events in our story."
  • "Lastly, we will share our stories with someone else. We can read our stories aloud and explain our favorite parts."