Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will sequence three key events from an animated short film and begin to identify character perspectives by naming feelings and motivations.
Sequencing strengthens comprehension by clarifying story structure, and perspective taking builds empathy and critical-thinking—key skills for reading success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials & Arrange Classroom
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Sequencing
7 minutes
Step 3
Movement Break
3 minutes
Step 4
Sequencing Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Perspective Taking Discussion
5 minutes
Step 6
Quiz & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Animated Story Detectives: Session 1
Warm-Up
What Is Sequencing?
Your Turn: Sequence Events
Movement Break
Sequencing Activity
Perspective Taking
Quiz & Reflection
Great Job, Story Detectives!
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will infer characters’ deeper motivations and emotions from an animated film clip and explain their reasoning with evidence.
Developing inference skills strengthens reading comprehension by helping students read between the lines and understand characters’ unspoken thoughts—key for critical thinking and empathy.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Tech
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Inference
7 minutes
Step 3
Movement Break
3 minutes
Step 4
Inference Card Game
8 minutes
Step 5
Perspective Discussion
4 minutes
Step 6
Quiz & Reflection
3 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will compare and contrast two characters’ perspectives from an animated short, citing emotions, motivations, and evidence to deepen comprehension.
Analyzing multiple viewpoints fosters critical thinking and empathy by showing how different characters’ experiences shape story understanding.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Tech
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Perspectives
7 minutes
Step 3
Movement Break
3 minutes
Step 4
Perspective Sorting Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Group Discussion
5 minutes
Step 6
Quiz & Reflection
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will sequence multiple events from a complex animated short film and draw conclusions about characters’ choices using evidence.
Sequencing complex narratives and drawing conclusions deepen comprehension and inference skills, essential for critical thinking and reading success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Tech
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Complex Sequencing
7 minutes
Step 3
Movement Break
3 minutes
Step 4
Sequencing Map Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Drawing Conclusions Discussion
5 minutes
Step 6
Quiz & Reflection
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students will apply sequencing and perspective-taking skills to create and present an original storyboard based on an animated scenario, using evidence and peer feedback to refine their comprehension and storytelling.
This culminating session synthesizes sequencing and perspective skills into creative expression, reinforcing comprehension, communication, and confidence, while accommodating enlarged text and movement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather & Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Storyboard Planning
7 minutes
Step 3
Movement Break
3 minutes
Step 4
Drawing & Writing Storyboard
7 minutes
Step 5
Peer Feedback
4 minutes
Step 6
Presentations & Reflection
4 minutes
