Let's Tell a Story!

English Language Arts Grades Kindergarten 4:14 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn the basic elements of a story: Who, Where, and What Happened! Create your very own story!

Video Resource

Learn to Write: Basic Story Elements

Miacademy Learning Channel

Duration: 4:14
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Key Concepts

  • Who (Characters)
  • Where (Setting)
  • What Happened (Plot)

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.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they like stories. Ask them about their favorite stories and characters. Introduce the video: 'Today, we're going to watch a video about how to tell our own stories!'
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the YouTube video: 'Learn to Write: Basic Story Elements' from the Miacademy Learning Channel. Encourage students to pay attention to the 'who,' 'where,' and 'what happened' in the examples.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, review the three basic elements of a story: who, where, and what happened. Ask students for examples from the video. Reinforce the concepts with simple, relatable examples.
  • Story Creation (10 mins)
    Guide students to create their own stories. Ask them to brainstorm: 'Who will be in your story? Where will the story take place? What will happen in the story?' Encourage drawing to illustrate their stories.
  • Sharing (5 mins)
    Have students share their stories with the class. Encourage them to use clear voices and to describe the 'who,' 'where,' and 'what happened' in their stories. Provide positive feedback and encouragement.

Interactive Exercises

  • Story Element Sort
    Provide pictures representing different 'whos' (people, animals), 'wheres' (park, school, home), and 'what happeneds' (playing, eating, sleeping). Have students sort the pictures into the correct categories.
  • Group Story
    Start a story with a 'who' and 'where,' then have each student add a 'what happened' to continue the story. Write the story on the board.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite story?
  • Who are the characters in that story?
  • Where does the story take place?
  • What happens in the story?

Skills Developed

  • Storytelling
  • Creative writing
  • Listening comprehension
  • Speaking and presentation

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Every story has a ____.

Correct Answer: who

Question 2:

A 'who' is a ____ in the story.

Correct Answer: person

Question 3:

A 'where' is a ____ in the story.

Correct Answer: place

Question 4:

'What happened' tells us what the story is ____.

Correct Answer: about

Question 5:

Justin told a story about playing at the ____.

Correct Answer: park

Question 6:

Joshua got a new ____.

Correct Answer: bike

Question 7:

Percy the Whale lived in the ____.

Correct Answer: ocean

Question 8:

Maria could be a ____ in your story.

Correct Answer: who

Question 9:

A treehouse could be the _____ of your story.

Correct Answer: where

Question 10:

Can you make up your own story?

Correct Answer: yes

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

Every story has a ____, where, and what happened.

Correct Answer: who

Question 2:

The ____ is where the story takes place.

Correct Answer: where

Question 3:

What ____ tells us what happens in the story.

Correct Answer: happened

Question 4:

Justin was at the ____.

Correct Answer: park

Question 5:

Joshua got a new ____.

Correct Answer: bike

Question 6:

Percy is a lonely ____.

Correct Answer: whale

Question 7:

Percy lived in the ____.

Correct Answer: ocean

Question 8:

A dog could be a _____ in your story.

Correct Answer: who

Question 9:

You can draw the ______ in your story.

Correct Answer: who

Question 10:

A banana can be the _____ in your story.

Correct Answer: who

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). K.2.W.1:Students will express themselves through drawing and emergent writing.

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