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Story Adventures: Digital Tales

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Lesson Plan

Story Adventures: Digital Tales

Students will explore digital storytelling by creating simple stories using a computer-based tool, developing their reading and writing skills.

This lesson builds early digital literacy and creative writing skills, helping 1st graders to engage with technology in a meaningful, educational way.

Audience

1st Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive step-by-step digital storytelling.

Materials

Digital Storytelling Tool Overview, and Interactive Story Template

Prep

Lesson Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Demonstration

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief discussion about stories and why they are fun to tell.
  • Demonstrate how the digital tool works using the Digital Storytelling Tool Overview.
  • Ask students what kinds of characters or adventures they like.

Step 2

Story Creation Activity

15 minutes

  • Distribute the Interactive Story Template to each student.
  • Guide students step-by-step as they create their digital stories, encouraging them to add images and text.
  • Walk around the classroom to offer help and ensure engagement.

Step 3

Sharing and Discussion

5 minutes

  • Invite a few students to share their digital stories with the class.
  • Ask questions to highlight creativity and reinforce storytelling elements.
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Slide Deck

Welcome to Digital Storytelling!

Today, we're going to create our own digital stories. Get ready to explore characters, adventures, and creativity!

Introduce the lesson with excitement. Greet the students and let them know they're about to go on a digital storytelling adventure!

What is a Story?

Stories are fun adventures with characters, settings, and exciting plots. What kind of adventures do you like?

Discuss what makes a story interesting. Ask students what their favorite stories are and what adventures they would like to have.

Our Digital Tool

We'll use a special digital tool to add pictures and words to our story. Let's take a quick look at how it works.

Show the digital tool interface and explain its basic parts: where to add pictures and text.

Let's Create a Digital Story

Use the Interactive Story Template to design your own story. Think about your favorite characters and adventures, and add images and text!

Guide the students through the activity. Encourage them to use their imagination and to try adding their story elements into the template.

Sharing & Discussion

Now, let's share our stories! Who would like to show their digital adventure?

Remember: Every story is unique and special.

Wrap up by summarizing the activity. Allow a few students to present their digital stories. Ask encouraging questions.

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Activity

Interactive Story Template

This template is designed to help you create your very own digital story. Follow the prompts below and let your imagination soar!

1. Title of Your Story

What is the name of your adventure?


2. Characters

Who is in your story? Write the names or describe your characters:


3. Setting

Where does your story take place? Describe the world where your adventure happens:


4. Beginning of the Adventure

How does your story begin? Write a few sentences to set the scene:


5. The Exciting Middle

What fun or exciting things happen next? Describe the adventure and challenges your characters face:


6. Ending and Conclusion

How does your story end? Write a conclusion to wrap up your adventure:


7. Add Pictures

Now, it's your turn to add pictures to your story. Find images that match the parts of your story or draw your own. Attach them next to your text!

Once you finish, you'll have a wonderful digital story to share with the class!

Happy storytelling!

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