1 Writing an Original Fable: How are fables written? Resource Type: Lessons Discipline: Reading Grades: Grades 4–6 Professional Commentary: In this lesson, students explore the elements of fables. Links are provided to websites featuring wide collections of fables.... 2 What If: The Seed of a Story Resource Type: Lessons Discipline: Reading Grades: Grades 5–8 Professional Commentary: How does a seed of an idea become a story? The focus of this resource is on understanding and applying the story elements of plot, setting, and character in original narratives.... 3 A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words: From Image to Detailed Narrative Resource Type: Lessons Discipline: Reading Grades: Grades 7–8 Professional Commentary: Teachers display a picture or painting that tells a story and encourage students to brainstorm words and ideas about the image. Following the brainstorming students are asked to write a fully developed narrative that includes a clear focus, in-depth elaboration of plot, setting and characters, relevant details, and well-structured event sequences.... 4 Writing Folktales: Identifying and Using Elements of Folktales and Tall Tales Resource Type: Lessons Discipline: Reading Grades: Grades 4–6 Professional Commentary: In this lesson, students explore the common elements of various types of folktales (e.g. tall tales, fairy tales, animal tales).... |