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The Anatomy Of A Story: Story Structure Lesson PlanThe Anatomy Of A Story: Story Structure Lesson Plan
Publisher
K20 LEARN
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Grade
9th - 11th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2022
Usage Permissions
Creative Commons
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Language
English, Spanish
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The Anatomy Of A Story: Story Structure

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  • The Anatomy Of A Story (.pdf)
  • Narrative Rubric (.pdf)
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  • Handout 1 - Spanish (.pdf)
  • Handout 1 - Spanish (.docx)
  • Handout 2 - English (.pdf)
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  • Handout 2 - Spanish (.pdf)
  • Handout 2 - Spanish (.docx)
  • Handout 3 - English (.pdf)
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  • Handout 3 - Spanish (.pdf)
  • Handout 3 - Spanish (.docx)
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Somebody. Wanted. But. Then. Introduce your classes to the structure that supports stories with a lesson plan that teaches readers how to identify the four basic components writers use to craft their tales. After identifying these elements in the story "The Poor Hungry Wolf," individuals craft a personal narrative demonstrating what they have learned about story structure.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

elements of a short story, short stories, narrative structure, setting, plot, characterization, protagonists, antagonists, literary themes, conflict, archetypes, narratives, internal conflict, external conflict

Instructional Ideas

  • Post the figure outlines around the classroom, conduct a gallery walk, and have classmates leave sticky notes with comments 

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires copies and a roll of paper large enough for all class members to trace themselves on a piece for the project

Pros

  • Links are provided to explanations of the learning strategies used in the lesson
  • Includes a rubric for the narratives

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.11-12.1.a

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