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Be the Bandit
Campsite Bandit Unit | Lesson 2 of 5
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Be the Bandit

Campsite Bandit Unit | Lesson 2 of 5
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DISCUSS:
Did this story make sense? Why or why not?
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DISCUSS:
What else could Aly add to the beginning?
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Get your supplies.
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Get your Map Your Story worksheet from last time. Whisper-read
each part of your story map.
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Find the two parts marked with a B on your worksheet. Silently
review the ideas for the beginning of your story.
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Now get your Story Plan worksheet. Turn your page and write your
name.
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Write where the beginning of your story is happening next to
“Campgrounds.”
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Find where it says "Beginning" on the right side of your page.
In the first box, write your character and what they are doing
in the beginning.
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Think about how your character is feeling. When you have your idea,
give a silent thumbs up. In the next box, write what your character is
feeling.
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Write what your character wants in the last box of the Beginning section.
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On the left side, draw a quick sketch that shows one part of what’s
happening in the beginning of your story.
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Flip all your papers over on your desk.
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Pretend you are the fox. What do you see at the beginning?
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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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Turn your papers over. Put your Story Plan on top of your Story Map.
Get your Story Page 1 worksheet and put it next to your Story Plan.
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Turn your Story Page 1 like this and write your name.
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Look at the beginning of your Story Plan. Whisper-read what you
wrote.
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Think, then discuss with a partner: How would you describe where
the beginning of your story is happening?
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Start your story by writing where it’s happening and describe it as if
you are the campsite bandit.
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Think, then discuss with a partner: How would you describe what
your character is doing?
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Continue writing where you left off and describe what your
character is doing.
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Think, then discuss with a partner: How would you describe how your
character is feeling?
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Continue writing where you left off and describe what your
character is feeling.
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Think, then discuss with a partner: How would you describe what
your character wants?
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Continue writing where you left off and describe what your
character wants.
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Take turns sharing the beginning of your story with your partner.
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Lesson details

Grade 2

Narrative

Drafting the Beginning

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Students will...

Print Prep
  • plan and write the beginning of a narrative story.

  • use notes to draft.

  • develop a character first person point of view.

  • include character details: feelings.

Before this lesson...

Students should have completed Lesson 1 of this unit.
Campsite Bandit Story Page 1 worksheet 30 copies
Campsite Bandit Story Plan worksheet 30 copies
Story Map from previous lesson
30

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES

Word Bank from previous lesson
30
Prep Instructions
  • Students will need to bring their completed work from the previous lessons to this lesson.

  • We recommend reviewing student story planss before this lesson to check for school appropriateness.

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

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30 mins

Lesson details

Grade 2

Narrative

Drafting the Beginning

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