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Storyboard Your Story: Building Plot Structures
Grade 5English1 days
The 'Storyboard Your Story: Building Plot Structures' project immerses Grade 5 students in the art of crafting narrative plots by using a 'Time Traveler's Journal' filled with incomplete stories. Students must complete these stories by focusing on the key components of narrative structure: beginning, middle, and end. Throughout the project, they engage in peer feedback via 'Plot Feedback Forums' to refine their storyboards, enhancing their writing, oral communication, and critical thinking skills. The project aligns with multiple Ontario Curriculum standards and encourages students to integrate feedback into their creative writing process, resulting in polished and cohesive story outlines.Narrative PlotFeedbackStory StructureCohesive WritingOral CommunicationCritical Thinking
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Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we use the components of a narrative plot to create a cohesive and engaging story that captures the audience's interest from beginning to end, while incorporating feedback to refine our storytelling techniques?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- What are the key components of a narrative plot?
- How do the beginning, middle, and end of a story contribute to its overall structure?
- What techniques can be used to develop a cohesive plot?
- Why is feedback important in improving a plot outline?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Students will be able to use writing techniques to develop more complex texts with organized narrative plots.
- Students will develop oral communication skills by engaging in discussions during peer feedback sessions.
- Students will enhance their ability to reflect on their work and consider different perspectives critically.
Ontario Curriculum
ONT-ENG5-WRITE
Primary
Write more complex texts using a variety of forms, focusing on the clear organization of ideas to communicate with a specific audience.Reason: This standard is relevant as it aligns with the project's goal of developing a clear narrative plot structure that requires students to organize their ideas effectively.
ONT-ENG5-COMM
Secondary
Communicate orally in a clear, coherent manner, presenting key ideas and supporting details, and engage in discussions.Reason: This standard supports the project's requirement for peer feedback sessions where students must clearly communicate and discuss plot ideas.
ONT-ENG5-THINK
Supporting
Reflect on experience, and consider different perspectives while offering peer feedback in a constructive manner.Reason: This standard supports the project's emphasis on incorporating feedback to refine narrative plots.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsTime Traveler's Journal
Students receive a 'Time Traveler's Journal,' filled with entries from different eras, each missing key plot points. Their task is to fill in these gaps using their understanding of narrative structure, encouraging historical imagination and creativity.📚
Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Activity 1
Plot Feedback Forums
Students present their storyboards and receive peer feedback to refine and enhance their narrative plots.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Present the storyboard to a small group and explain the narrative flow from beginning to end.
2. Engage in a feedback session, focusing on clarity, engagement, and plot cohesion.
3. Revise the storyboard and plot outline based on the feedback received.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA revised storyboard and plot outline incorporating peer feedback and reflecting a refined narrative structure.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with ONT-ENG5-COMM and ONT-ENG5-THINK by fostering communication skills and reflective thinking.Activity 2
Plot Puzzle Solvers
Students collaboratively work to fill in missing plot details from the 'Time Traveler's Journal' entries, focusing on creating a cohesive beginning, middle, and end for each story.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Read and analyze the journal entry to identify the gaps in the narrative.
2. Discuss as a group the possible directions the story could take, ensuring all key plot points are covered.
3. Organize the story into beginning, middle, and end sections, ensuring logical flow and engagement.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA completed plot outline that fills in the missing sections of the journal entries with a clear beginning, middle, and end.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with ONT-ENG5-WRITE by focusing on organizing ideas to form a cohesive narrative.🏆
Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioNarrative Plot Development and Feedback Rubric
Category 1
Narrative Structure
Evaluates the student's ability to construct a cohesive narrative plot that includes a clear beginning, middle, and end.Criterion 1
Plot Cohesion
Assesses how well the narrative elements flow together to form a cohesive plot.
Exemplary
4 PointsNarrative structure is sophisticated, with a seamless flow between the beginning, middle, and end. The plot is engaging and cohesive.
Proficient
3 PointsNarrative structure is clear, with a logical sequence connecting the beginning, middle, and end. The plot is cohesive and engaging.
Developing
2 PointsNarrative structure shows emerging cohesion but may have gaps or inconsistencies in the flow between sections. Engagement fluctuates.
Beginning
1 PointsNarrative structure is unclear, with a disjointed and incomplete flow between beginning, middle, and end. Lacks engagement and cohesion.
Criterion 2
Engagement with Feedback
Measures the extent to which feedback is incorporated to enhance the narrative plot.
Exemplary
4 PointsFeedback is thoughtfully integrated, resulting in a significantly improved and polished narrative.
Proficient
3 PointsFeedback is appropriately integrated, leading to a noticeably improved narrative.
Developing
2 PointsFeedback is partially integrated, with some improvements in the narrative.
Beginning
1 PointsFeedback is minimally considered, with little or no improvement in the narrative.
Category 2
Communication and Collaboration
Assesses students' oral communication skills and their participation in peer feedback sessions.Criterion 1
Oral Presentation
Evaluates clarity and coherence in presenting narrative ideas and receiving feedback.
Exemplary
4 PointsPresentation is exceptionally clear and coherent, with effective engagement in discussions and receptive feedback handling.
Proficient
3 PointsPresentation is clear and coherent, with effective participation in discussions and appropriate response to feedback.
Developing
2 PointsPresentation lacks clarity or coherence at times, with variable participation and feedback engagement.
Beginning
1 PointsPresentation is unclear and disjointed, with minimal participation and struggle in feedback engagement.
Reflection Prompts
End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learningQuestion 1
What did you learn about the importance of narrative plot structure in storytelling from Lesson 5?
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Question 2
How effective was peer feedback in helping you improve your plot outline?
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Question 3
What challenges did you encounter while developing your plot, and how did you overcome them?
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Question 4
In what ways did reflecting on peer feedback improve your critical thinking skills?
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Question 5
Which part of the narrative (beginning, middle, or end) did you find most challenging to develop, and why?
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Options
Beginning
Middle
End