Focus:

The core storytelling elements of Who, What, and Where.

Activities:

• Identify and create characters with personality and physical traits.

• Explore how dialogue and character traits influence a story.

• Design a character and act out scenarios.

• Matching traits and a character-driven adventure game.

Focus:

Leveling up storytelling with characters, setting, and plot.

Activities:

• Define settings and their impact on the story.

• Explore the 3-part plot structure (beginning, middle, end).

• Interactive story sequencing and building.

• Mix and match story parts and create new combinations

Focus:

Students write and illustrate their own storybooks.

Activities:

• Brainstorm characters, settings, and plot ideas.

• Build a setting map and storyboard key moments.

• Write and illustrate their story with guidance on creating a memorable ending.

• Outcome: A completed storybook with space for illustrations and personalized details.

Focus:

Building a collaborative story with classmates.

Activities:

• Students co-create characters, settings, and plot points.

• Use AI-generated visuals to bring the story to life.

• Develop a unique collaborative storybook.