Each week we will begin to write a short creative story by using tips and strategies to develop a plot. Students will be taught how to use answers to ‘Wh’ questions as a way to remove a writer’s block and get started with their creative writing. 

Each weekly class will follow the same pattern. 
(a) Students will be presented with a topic idea/visual prompt to generate ideas for discussion
(b) Students will write one word or a brief phrase to the question words: who, when, where, why, what
(c) Students will share aloud their answers and any story idea as oral practice 
(d) Teacher will record student response and story idea to help with story structure  
(e) Students will refer to the chat box to write their story on paper, apply correct spelling, sentence structure and punctuation. 

Learn how to create a story plot centered on a specific topic 
Learn to apply a strategy by answering 'Wh' question words 
Learn to use transition words to discuss the setting 
Learn to use conjunctions to explain reasons
Learn how to apply the correct verb tense to discuss character action 
Learn to choose the best word choice to describe character actions and motivations
Learn the definition of a proper noun and make sure to capitalize all of the time
Learn the different ways adverbs can be used to describe verbs and adjectives