Storytelling Adventures: Who, Where, What Happened?

English Language Arts Grades Kindergarten 4:14 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn how to tell our own stories by discovering the three important parts: who is in the story, where the story takes place, and what happens in the story!

Video Resource

Early Writing: Basic Story Elements - Learn to Read for Kids!

Miacademy Learning Channel

Duration: 4:14
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Key Concepts

  • Storytelling
  • Character (Who)
  • Setting (Where)
  • Plot (What Happened)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the three basic elements of a story: who, where, and what happened.
  • Students will be able to create a simple story using the three basic elements.
  • Students will be able to share their stories with their classmates.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they like stories. Ask them to name some of their favorite stories. Introduce the video and explain that they will be learning about the three basic ingredients that make up every story.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the Miacademy Learning Channel video: "Early Writing: Basic Story Elements - Learn to Read for Kids!"
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After watching the video, ask students what the three basic ingredients of a story are. Review each element: Who (character), Where (setting), and What Happened (plot). Use examples from the video.
  • Story Creation (10 mins)
    Have each student think of their own story. Prompt them to think about: Who is their story about? Where does the story take place? What happens in their story? Encourage them to draw a picture of their story.
  • Story Sharing (10 mins)
    Have students share their stories with the class. Encourage them to use their drawings to help them tell their story. Provide positive feedback and encouragement.

Interactive Exercises

  • Story Element Sort
    Prepare cards with different story elements (e.g., 'a dog', 'at school', 'played tag'). Have students sort the cards into the categories: Who, Where, What Happened.
  • Picture Prompt Story
    Show the class a picture (e.g., a child playing in the park). Have them create a story using the picture as inspiration. Focus on identifying the who, where, and what.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite story? Why do you like it?
  • Who are the characters in your favorite story?
  • Where does your favorite story take place?
  • What happens in your favorite story?
  • What are the three parts of a story?

Skills Developed

  • Listening Comprehension
  • Storytelling
  • Creative Writing
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which of these tells us WHO the story is about?

Correct Answer: The dog

Question 2:

Which of these tells us WHERE the story happens?

Correct Answer: The house

Question 3:

Which of these tells us WHAT happened in the story?

Correct Answer: Building a sandcastle

Question 4:

Justin told a story. WHO was the story about?

Correct Answer: Justin

Question 5:

Justin's story happened WHERE?

Correct Answer: At the park

Question 6:

WHAT happened in Justin's story?

Correct Answer: He played tag.

Question 7:

Joshua's parents gave him a new bike. WHO got the bike?

Correct Answer: Joshua

Question 8:

Joshua got the bike WHERE?

Correct Answer: At his house

Question 9:

What important thing should happen at the end of a story?

Correct Answer: The main character feels happy

Question 10:

To tell a good story, you need to know the ____, the _____, and the what happened.

Correct Answer: who and where

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A story tells us ____ is in the story.

Correct Answer: who

Question 2:

A story tells us _____ the story happens.

Correct Answer: where

Question 3:

A story tells us ____ happened in the story.

Correct Answer: what

Question 4:

The people or animals in a story are called ____

Correct Answer: characters

Question 5:

If your story is about a dog, the ____ is the dog.

Correct Answer: who

Question 6:

If your story happens at school, the _____ is at school.

Correct Answer: where

Question 7:

Percy the whale lived in the ____.

Correct Answer: ocean

Question 8:

A story can be about someone ____ or made up.

Correct Answer: real

Question 9:

It is important that a story has a ____

Correct Answer: ending

Question 10:

Joshua was _____ to find a new bike

Correct Answer: surprised

Educational Standards

K.3.R.3:Students will describe characters and setting in a story with prompting. K.3.W:Students will use drawing, labeling, and writing to tell a story, share information, or express an opinion with prompting. K.1.S.4:Students will orally describe personal interests or tell stories to peers and adults using agreed-upon rules (e.g., taking turns, staying on topic).

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