Lesson 1

My hero’s journey

In this lesson, students create an original character and determine their unique physical appearance, strengths, and weaknesses. To begin developing their character, they will create a quick sketch. From there, they will begin writing a short narrative that shares who their character is, where they came from and what they need to survive.

school
Grade 4
local_library
Subject Language Arts
schedule
Length of lesson 50 minutes

Learning objective

Students will create an original character with specific survival needs.

Standards

🌐 CSTA Standards

  • 1B-AP-11: Decompose (break down) problems into smaller, manageable subproblems to facilitate the program development process.

🇺🇸 Common Core Standards

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3.a: Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3.d: Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.