Lesson Plan

Writing the Children’s Book: Day Three

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Illustrations are a key feature of children's books. Using the resource, pupils learn about adding illustrations to their children's books. Next, as they complete their storyboards and work on their second drafts, they consider their options for illustrating their stories. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Display several examples of illustrated children's books 
  • Invite a local children's author or illustrator to the classroom to share knowledge about their craft
Classroom Considerations
  • Installment eight of 12 consecutive lessons from the Grade 7 ELA Module 3, Unit 3 series
  • Requires the picture book Frederick Douglass: The Last Day of Slavery by William Miller
Pros
  • Provides comprehensive teaching notes
  • Effectively organized with learning targets, a lesson agenda, vocabulary, and a list of materials
Cons
  • None