Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to recognize and identify different parts of a story, such as characters, setting, and plot.

Materials and Prep

• A children's storybook
• Index cards or small pieces of paper
• Colorful markers or crayons

Before the lesson, familiarize yourself with the storybook and its characters, setting, and plot.

Activities

• Story Retelling: Read the storybook together and encourage the student to retell the story in their own words. Ask questions about the characters, the setting, and what happened in the story.
• Character Drawing: Have the student choose their favorite character from the story and draw a picture of them on an index card or piece of paper. Ask them to describe the character and what they like about them.
• Setting Exploration: Discuss the setting of the story with the student. Ask them to draw a picture of the setting and talk about what they see in the picture.
• Creating a Plot: Help the student understand the concept of a plot by asking them to come up with their own story. Encourage them to think about a beginning, middle, and end, and draw pictures to represent each part of the story.

Talking Points

• Characters: "Characters are the people or animals in a story. They are the ones who do things and make the story interesting!"
• Setting: "The setting is where the story takes place. It can be a house, a park, or even a magical land! Let's draw a picture of the setting and imagine what it looks like."
• Plot: "The plot is what happens in the story. It's like a road map that shows us the beginning, middle, and end. Can you think of a story that has a beginning, middle, and end?"