What's Included
- Engaging Short Story: “The Lost Wildebeest”
- 3 Detailed Lesson Plans:
– Tailored for Little Storytellers (ages 4-7)
– Rising Authors (ages 6-9)
– Master Storycrafters (ages 8-12) - Brainstorming Sheets
- Creative Writing Prompts
- Story Mapping Templates
- Word Bank
- Writing Checklists
- Conversation Cards
- Activity Sheets
- Illustration Pages
- Parent/Educator Guide
Topics and Concepts Covered
This month is all about “Setting the Scene”! Young Storytellers will practice communicating what the Serengeti looks, feels, and sounds like, making their adventure vivid and exciting. Rising Authors will explore how sensory details and adjectives create vivid descriptions of the Serengeti, helping readers picture the setting. Master Storycrafters will focus on world-building, creating rich, immersive environments that enhance plot and character development. By the end of the month, all students will be equipped to transform simple settings into unforgettable story worlds, enriching their narratives with atmosphere and depth.
Additional Info
This pack is just one “chapter” in an exciting adventure series featuring young adventurers who travel around the world on wild adventures with creatures both big and small. Each month, a new story brings them to a different habitat, from the depths of the ocean to the heart of the jungle. Alongside these thrilling tales, each month focuses on different language arts skills, allowing your child to progressively enhance their writing abilities. As they follow the adventures, they’ll build their very own adventure novel, mastering new skills and growing as a writer month after month!
Creative Writing: Setting The Scene
This month in the Adventure Story Studio, Quinn and Lennon take your young writer on an unforgettable journey through the Serengeti! 🌎 As they follow the thrilling migration of wildebeests, their adventure unfolds with challenges, including guiding a young calf across a perilous river. 🐾💧
This month is all about “setting the scene.” Writers will explore how vivid descriptions, sensory details, and action-packed moments help bring stories to life. 🌅 They’ll learn how to paint a picture with words—describing landscapes, weather, and animal behavior—making readers feel like they are right there in the heart of the Serengeti.
What new discoveries will your young adventurer uncover? Will they encounter a pride of lions basking in the sun, a herd of zebras zig-zagging through the grass, or a daring river crossing filled with suspense? The possibilities are endless! 📚✍️
Let’s dive into the wild and create stories that jump off the page! What thrilling adventure will your child bring to life next?