This is an ongoing class that will meet once a week. In this course, students will be writing a story. Each week will have a different story theme. The classes in this course do not build on each other. Students may join any week to enjoy writing the story for that week. During each class, students will be presented with a variety of options for their story. Students will be choosing a character, setting, and problem for their story. They will fill out a graphic organizer on the parts of their story. Then, they will use their graphic organizer to write their story. Below is a breakdown of each class. 

Brainstorming:
Students will be introduced to the story theme for the week. The students will be given different options for their characters, setting, and story problem. They will choose their characters, setting, and problem for their story. Students will brainstorm the solution for their story. Then, they will fill out a graphic organizer with the different story elements for their story. These elements will include the characters, setting, problem, and solution.  

Writing:
Students will use their graphic organizer to create a story. I will provide students will an example to show them how to create their story. As they work, I will be checking in with each student. I will help students with details in their writing and with ideas for their writing. If there is extra time, students may draw a picture of their story. 

Sharing:
Students will be given the opportunity to share their story with the class. The students are also welcome to send me a picture of their writing so I can read it. 

Students will be given the choice to create a story with their own ideas. They can also use some of my ideas. Below are the story element ideas that will be given each week:



Week of June 9, 2024: 
Character Choices ------------------> Superhero/Alien
Setting Choices  --------------------> Space/Big City
Problem Choices -------------------> lost/ does not have a superpower 


Week of June 16, 2024:
Character Choices ------------------> Hamster/Snake/Bunny
Setting Choices  --------------------> Forest/Garden
Problem Choices -------------------> Escapes out of a cage/is hiding


Week of June 23, 2024:
Character Choices ------------------> Train/Boat/Car
Setting Choices --------------------> Mountains/Bridge/Lake
Problem Choices -------------------> is too tired/ is scared


Week of June 30, 2024:
Character Choices ------------------> Frog/Snail/Worm
Setting Choices --------------------> River/Waterfall/Garden
Problem Choices -------------------> Makes a Wish/ Gets Nervous 


Week of July 7, 2024:
Character Choices -----------------> Detective/Student/Principal
Setting Choices -------------------> Park/ School/ Gym
Problem Choices ------------------> Must solve a mystery/ Is frustrated about ______


Week of July 14, 2024:
Character Choices ----------------> Snail/ Turtle/ Goat
Setting Choices ------------------> Pond/ Road/ Mountains
Problem Choices -----------------> Wants to run in a race/ Has never visited ______


Week of July 21, 2024:
Character Choices ---------------> Pumpkin/ Corn/ Onion
Setting Choices -----------------> Garden/ Pumpkin Patch/ Farm
Problem Choices ----------------> Grows too big/ Is too small


Week of July 28, 2024:
Character Choices --------------> Duckling/ Kitten/ Sheep
Setting Choices ----------------> Pond/ Backyard/ Mountains
Problem Choices ---------------> Trouble Falling Asleep/ Biggest Fear


Week of August 4, 2024:
Character Choices --------------> Skunk/ Turtle/ Shark
Setting Choices ----------------> Meadow/ Ocean/ Forest
Problem Choices ---------------> Fear of New Friends/ Fear of Being Teased


Week of August 11, 2024:
Character Choices --------------> Egg/ Chick
Setting Choices ----------------> Egg Carton/ Chicken Coop
Problem Choices ---------------> Wants to be noticed/ Can't find an egg