Constellation Creation

Constellation Creation
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DISCUSS:
Look at this constellation. What do you see?
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DISCUSS:
Use your imagination to think about what Cosmo is like. How would you describe
him?
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Get your supplies.
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In today’s lesson, you’ll need someone to share ideas with. This could
be a partner or someone you sit near. When everyone knows who
their talk partner is, move on to the next step.
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Get your Constellation worksheet. Connect the stars in a way that
makes sense to you. Decide what animal you see.
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Write down your animal or creature.
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Write your character’s name.
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Draw a quick sketch of your character.
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List out some words that would describe your character.
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List out some words that would describe your character’s
personality traits.
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Share with your partner. Introduce your character. Tell them your
character’s name, what they look like, and their personality traits.
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Get your Story Plan worksheet. Find number 1. Write your
character’s name.
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Find number 2. Write ”forest” as the setting for your story.
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Think about what the forest in your story looks like.
Discuss with a partner: What does the forest in YOUR story look like?
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Draw a quick sketch of your setting.
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DISCUSS:
What did you notice about my story when it’s written like this?
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Imagine something in the forest that your character wants. Look at
number 3 on your story plan. Draw a quick sketch of what your
character wants here.
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Finish the sentence with what your character wants.
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Think of a problem that could get in the way of your character
getting what they want. Once you have your idea, write it on
the lines.
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Share with your partner: Tell your partner about what your
character wants and the problem they encounter.
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The papers shown on the screen are VIPs: Very Important Papers!
Your teacher will tell you where to put them so you will have them
for the next lesson.
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Students will...

Print Prep
  • create a plan for their narrative by using a graphic organizer.

  • establish a setting and introduce characters.

  • create a sequence for plot events including a problem for the character.

Before this lesson...

  • If you’d like to assess learning during this unit, you might like to try the [Optional Pre-Assessment] (https://mysteryscience.com/constellation-stories/mystery-0/pre-assessment/1342) first.

  • If students are new to the narrative genre, we recommend this [Intro to Narrative Writing lesson] (https://mysteryscience.com/intro-narrative-writing/mystery-1/intro-to-narrative-writing/1420) before starting this unit.
Number of students:
Constellation Character worksheet 1 per student
Constellation Story Plan worksheet 1 per student
Word Bank (Constellations) worksheet 1 per student
Prep Instructions
  • We suggest teachers make sure each student has a designated location (such as a folder) to store papers between lessons. Some worksheets in this unit will be used across multiple lessons. These worksheets are labeled as VIPs (Very Important Papers).

  • We recommend reviewing student story plans either during this lesson or after this lesson to check for school appropriateness. Ideas are suggested in the lesson, but students are encouraged to use their imaginations and come up with their own ideas for a story. Some students may need guidance around what topics are appropriate to include in a story that will be read by classmates.

  • This lesson is separated into two parts and can be taught in two different sessions if needed. A natural stopping point is included after students draw a quick sketch of the setting, but before filling in what their character wants in their story plans.

  • We suggest students work in pairs. Homeschool students can work on their own.

Introduction

10 mins

Writing Activity

35 mins

Extend this lesson

Partner Activity

Discussions

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