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Get your preschoolers ready for reading by practicing story sequencing. Testing their knowledge of how things are ordered will help them improve their reading comprehension skills.

your day story sequencing

Your Day: Story Sequencing

Use this engaging lesson plan to introduce the concept of perspective and story sequencing to your ELs. This can be used as a stand-alone lesson or as support to the lesson Put Me in the Zoo.

all about the story

All About the Story

Strong narratives have clear sequences of events. Through this lesson, students plan out what will happen in their story before they start writing their own engaging narratives. 

plan your story sequence of events

Plan Your Story: Sequence of Events

Every name has a story behind it. This lesson allows students to  share the story of their name with their classmates. Not only is it fun, it's ideal for establishing a respectful classroom community.

whats in a name

What's in a Name?

Natural landmarks are a source of wonder and fascination, and they encourage people’s imaginations. Students will get a chance to use their imaginations in this lesson where social studies and writing combine.

great lake stories

Great Lake Stories

Help your students' favorite characters come to life in new adventures as student writers draft new endings to their favorite stories.

fan fiction finales

Fan Fiction Finales

Students will get lots of editing practice in this lesson! After reviewing basic editing symbols, students will edit provided stories and a partner’s work. Student will also learn about editing tools used in word processing. 

polish to publish

Polish to Publish

Arts and crafts, Venn diagrams, and literature all come together as students compare and contrast stories. Opportunities for student creativity are endless! 

venn diagram collage

Venn Diagram Collage

This lesson gives students the chance to demonstrate and reinforce their knowledge of sequencing. Have them role play a fantasy text to practice sequencing!

sequencing order in the court

Sequencing: Order in the Court!

This lesson plan will have students practice their reading skills and build their reading stamina. This can be used as an introduction to kindergarten reader's workshop!

introducing readers workshop

Introducing Reader's Workshop!

What adventures can a reindeer, candy cane, and a snowman embark on? Let’s find out! In this writing lesson, students will write a Christmas-themed narrative incorporating characters, setting, problem, and solution. 


christmas adventure writing

Christmas Adventure Writing

This lesson combines students' knowledge of US geography and their creative writing skills in one fun activity!

switching us states

Switching U.S. States

This little dinosaur … helped build vocabulary skills! Introduce your students to writing with this fun class project using a familiar childhood poem. Your class will write their own verses to create a class book.

we write about dinosaurs

We Write About Dinosaurs

Are your students ready to see narratives from a different perspective? This reading lesson will get students excited about discovering first- and third-person points of view.

two points of view

Two Points of View

It's time for some storytelling fun. In this creative lesson, students become authors and put together their own mini storybooks.

i am an author

I Am an Author

Teach young authors how to "hook" readers with this hands-on lesson. By examining novels and developing their own introductions, students will be able to hone their writing skills.

interesting introductions

Interesting Introductions

Boost your students’ writing with instruction on book titles! A title should be catchy and inclusive of the content of a book. Use this lesson to teach your students the art and mechanics of writing terrific titles.

totally terrific titles

Totally Terrific Titles

Students will have the opportunity to strengthen their informational essay drafts by correcting errors in conventions and mechanics. They’ll use a checklist to guide this critical step in the writing process. 

informational essay editing

Informational Essay: Editing


Similes, metaphors, and idioms are some of the most widely used literary devices in both speaking and writing. Students will review each of these and practice creating some of their own. 


similes metaphors and idioms of figurative language

Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms of Figurative Language

Who doesn't love peanut butter and jelly? This lesson has the potential to get a little messy as you reinforce the letter S!

yummy peanut butter and jelly

Yummy Peanut Butter and Jelly

Students are often taught that written pieces should be long and detailed, but this isn't the case when it comes to summaries. This lesson gives students the chance to practice keeping summaries concise in a fun and engaging way.

sum it up introduction to writing summaries

Sum It Up: Introduction to Writing Summaries

Could there be a pot of gold waiting for you at the end of that rainbow? Or is it hiding elsewhere? In this St. Patrick's Day lesson plan, students will write about what they would do if they found a pot of gold.

st patricks day writing if i found a pot of gold

St. Patrick's Day Writing: If I Found a Pot of Gold...

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