| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Narrative basic story structure (oral language) |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| Class size | 5 |
| What curriculum | Australian Curriculum V9 |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 6 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Narrative Stories | 5 mins | Brief discussion on what stories are. Use picture books to showcase narratives. Engage students by asking if they know any stories. |
| 2 | Explaining Story Structure | 5 mins | Introduce the concept of beginning, middle, and end. Use a simple graphic on the whiteboard to illustrate this structure. |
| 3 | Printable Card Distribution | 5 mins | Hand out story structure cards to each student. Explain their purpose—students will fill these during the lesson. |
| 4 | Group Activity: Story Creation | 10 mins | In pairs, students use their cards to create a simple story. They will fill in the elements of the story on their cards. |
| 5 | Random Checking of Cards | 3 mins | Collect the cards or randomly check them to assess understanding. Provide feedback without asking for presentations. |
| 6 | Sharing Stories | 2 mins | If time permits, allow students to share their stories briefly with the class. Emphasize creativity and fun in storytelling. |
This structured lesson plan aims to facilitate an engaging and educational experience for young students while meeting the expectations of the Australian Curriculum.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to talk about stories. Can anyone tell me what a story is? (Pause for responses) Yes, that’s right! Stories are made up of events and characters that take us on adventures."
"Now, I have some special books here with me. (Hold up a few picture books) Let’s look at these together. Who can tell me a favorite story they know? (Wait for students to share) That’s wonderful! Stories can be fun, exciting, or even a little scary!"
"Now, let's talk about how stories are put together. Every story has three main parts: the beginning, the middle, and the end. (Draw a simple graphic on the whiteboard) Here’s how it looks."
"In the beginning, we meet the characters and find out what the story is about. In the middle, something exciting happens. And in the end, we find out how everything gets solved or what happens to the characters. Can anyone give me an example of what might happen in the beginning of a story? (Wait for responses) Great ideas!"
"Now, I have these story structure cards for each of you. (Hand out cards to students) These cards will help us remember the parts of a story: the beginning, middle, and end."
"Your job during this lesson is to fill in these cards with the story we will create together. Let’s make this fun!"
"Now, I’d like you to find a partner. (Give students a moment to pair up) Great! Together, you will use these cards to create a simple story. Think about what happens in the beginning, what exciting things happen in the middle, and how your story ends."
"You can write or draw on the cards. I’ll be walking around to help if you need it. Remember, be creative! You have 10 minutes to create your story!"
"Okay, time’s up, everyone! I’m going to take a quick look at your cards to see what stories you’ve created. (Collect a few cards randomly) This will help me understand what you’ve learned."
"I don’t need to hear your stories out loud just yet; I just want to see what you’ve written. (Provide feedback as you check cards) Nice work on your ideas! Keep it up!"
"Alright, if we have time, I’d love to hear some of your stories! Who wants to share? (Encourage a few students to share their stories briefly)"
"Thank you for sharing! Remember, storytelling is all about having fun and using your imagination. Every story is special in its own way."
"Before we finish today, I have some stickers for everyone! (Hand out stickers) You all did a fantastic job today! Keep practicing your storytelling at home."
"Now, for homework, I want you to draw a picture that shows either the beginning, middle, or end of your story. You can ask your parents to help you with this and talk about your story."
"Remember, there’s no need to present it at school. Just enjoy drawing and think about your story!"
"Thank you for a wonderful lesson today, everyone! I can’t wait to see your drawings next time!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A smiling teacher holding books} | - Welcome and introduction to stories - What is a story? - Elements: events and characters |
| 2 | {Image: A simple graphic of story structure} | - Explanation of story structure - Three main parts: beginning, middle, end - Examples from students |
| 3 | {Image: Story structure cards} | - Distribution of story structure cards - Purpose: remember the parts of a story |
| 4 | {Image: Students working in pairs} | - Group activity: create a simple story - Use cards to outline beginning, middle, end - Time limit: 10 minutes |
| 5 | {Image: Teacher reviewing cards} | - Random checking of cards - Provide feedback on student stories - Importance of seeing ideas |
| 6 | {Image: Students sharing stories} | - Sharing stories with the class - Celebration of creativity and imagination - Homework: draw a picture of a story part |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the three main parts of a story? | |
| Can anyone give an example of what happens in the beginning of a story? | |
| What types of emotions can stories evoke in readers? | |
| Why is it important to have an exciting middle part in a story? | |
| How do you think the characters' actions influence the ending of a story? | |
| What was your favourite story that was shared during the lesson? | |
| How can illustrations enhance a story? | |
| Why is storytelling important in our daily lives? | |
| What is one creative element you would like to include in your own story? | |
| How can you make the ending of your story memorable? |
If you could be any character from a story, who would you choose and why?
Can you think of a different ending for a story you know and tell us what it is?
What are some exciting things that could happen in the middle of a story? Share one idea with us.
Why do you think stories are important? How do they make us feel?
If you could create a story with your favourite animal as the main character, what adventures would they go on?