Kate DiCamillo's "Flora & Ulysses" -- Storyboarding: 'Drawing Your Way Into Writing'! Lesson Plan
In this Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Lesson Plan (created by writer and writing teacher Andrea Felcone) you will find a FULLY SCRIPTED lesson plan to teach a 'Drawing Your Way Into Writing'/STORYBOARDING writing lesson based on Kate DiCamillo’s “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures”.
It may not always seem like it, but with WRITING, there's always a WAY IN. Many times, it is through DRAWING that children find a way into WRITING. In this lesson, students will be inspired to write a story--either a traditional story--OR a STORYBOARD story using the Comic Strip Storyboard Template provided. STORYBOARDING is a great technique for reluctant writers, and also for teaching STORY STRUCTURE: strong BEGINNINGS; interesting 'MIDDLES' (conflict!); and wonderful ENDINGS -- that either resolve the conflict or leave a cliffhanger for the reader! (In my experience, kids love cliffhangers!)
This lesson plan contains—19 pages of tested content—including Teaching Tips, Techniques, and a Fearless Dragon Writers' Writing Worksheet (filled with humorous and thoughtful prompts) to inspire writers—even reluctant writers! Writing Concepts covered: 'Drawing Your Way Into Writing'/STORYBOARDING in writing.
Bonus content: Suggestions for Vocabulary building and for additional books to use as STORYBOARDING MENTOR TEXTS. (This lesson was designed for 8 - 13-year-olds. There is content here to teach for 90 minutes. You can edit to fit your class length as needed.)
To purchase, simply CLICK ON “ADD TO CART” button. After CHECKOUT you will receive a LINK to DOWNLOAD this LESSON PLAN. (Download as soon as possible after receiving the link to ensure link stays active. Thank you!)
In this Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Lesson Plan (created by writer and writing teacher Andrea Felcone) you will find a FULLY SCRIPTED lesson plan to teach a 'Drawing Your Way Into Writing'/STORYBOARDING writing lesson based on Kate DiCamillo’s “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures”.
It may not always seem like it, but with WRITING, there's always a WAY IN. Many times, it is through DRAWING that children find a way into WRITING. In this lesson, students will be inspired to write a story--either a traditional story--OR a STORYBOARD story using the Comic Strip Storyboard Template provided. STORYBOARDING is a great technique for reluctant writers, and also for teaching STORY STRUCTURE: strong BEGINNINGS; interesting 'MIDDLES' (conflict!); and wonderful ENDINGS -- that either resolve the conflict or leave a cliffhanger for the reader! (In my experience, kids love cliffhangers!)
This lesson plan contains—19 pages of tested content—including Teaching Tips, Techniques, and a Fearless Dragon Writers' Writing Worksheet (filled with humorous and thoughtful prompts) to inspire writers—even reluctant writers! Writing Concepts covered: 'Drawing Your Way Into Writing'/STORYBOARDING in writing.
Bonus content: Suggestions for Vocabulary building and for additional books to use as STORYBOARDING MENTOR TEXTS. (This lesson was designed for 8 - 13-year-olds. There is content here to teach for 90 minutes. You can edit to fit your class length as needed.)
To purchase, simply CLICK ON “ADD TO CART” button. After CHECKOUT you will receive a LINK to DOWNLOAD this LESSON PLAN. (Download as soon as possible after receiving the link to ensure link stays active. Thank you!)
In this Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Lesson Plan (created by writer and writing teacher Andrea Felcone) you will find a FULLY SCRIPTED lesson plan to teach a 'Drawing Your Way Into Writing'/STORYBOARDING writing lesson based on Kate DiCamillo’s “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures”.
It may not always seem like it, but with WRITING, there's always a WAY IN. Many times, it is through DRAWING that children find a way into WRITING. In this lesson, students will be inspired to write a story--either a traditional story--OR a STORYBOARD story using the Comic Strip Storyboard Template provided. STORYBOARDING is a great technique for reluctant writers, and also for teaching STORY STRUCTURE: strong BEGINNINGS; interesting 'MIDDLES' (conflict!); and wonderful ENDINGS -- that either resolve the conflict or leave a cliffhanger for the reader! (In my experience, kids love cliffhangers!)
This lesson plan contains—19 pages of tested content—including Teaching Tips, Techniques, and a Fearless Dragon Writers' Writing Worksheet (filled with humorous and thoughtful prompts) to inspire writers—even reluctant writers! Writing Concepts covered: 'Drawing Your Way Into Writing'/STORYBOARDING in writing.
Bonus content: Suggestions for Vocabulary building and for additional books to use as STORYBOARDING MENTOR TEXTS. (This lesson was designed for 8 - 13-year-olds. There is content here to teach for 90 minutes. You can edit to fit your class length as needed.)
To purchase, simply CLICK ON “ADD TO CART” button. After CHECKOUT you will receive a LINK to DOWNLOAD this LESSON PLAN. (Download as soon as possible after receiving the link to ensure link stays active. Thank you!)
This Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Lesson Plan includes:
The Structure, Introduction, and Ground Rules of a Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC writing lesson. The goal: To make writing FUN for your students!
Details on how to teach the featured Mentor-Text/Read Aloud: “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” and Writing Concepts: 'Drawing Your Way Into Writing'/STORYBOARDING!
Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Writing Worksheet: A Student-handout filled with humorous and thoughtful Writing Prompts!
Tips on how to deal with Student ‘Writer’s Block’.
Comic Strip Storyboards — and how to use them. (A very handy tool for reluctant writers! Essential for this lesson!)
Sharing Work Aloud: Ways to Encourage and Support Your Students.
Recommended Writing Games — to increase the fun!
Bonus Content: Four Add-ons — including an idea for a Cross-over into Mythology!
A List of all Materials Needed to make this lesson a success! Including the charming featured book (part novel/part graphic novel): “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” * by Kate DiCamillo. (*Note: This is an Amazon Affiliate Link. I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!)