Lesson Plan
Story Arc Organizer
Students will collaboratively craft and sequence a seasonal back-to-school story using a story arc, culminating in a shared digital classroom book that highlights norms and expectations.
Connecting storytelling to classroom expectations fosters community, reinforces norms, and builds literacy skills. Students learn narrative structure, collaboration, and ownership over their shared story.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
30 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Story Beginnings
50 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Rising Action
50 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Climax and Falling Action Carousel
50 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Digital Classroom Tale Creation
50 minutes

Slide Deck
Seasonal Story Prompts
Story Beginnings
Rising Action Ideas
Climax Moments
Falling Action Suggestions
Resolution & Reflections

Project Guide

