We suggest teachers make sure each student has a designated location (such as a folder) to store papers between lessons.

Each worksheet in this unit will be used across multiple lessons. These worksheets are labeled VIPs (Very Important Papers).

Sample Story Ideas can be used to support students during this lesson or in future lessons if students were absent.

Students will need to bring their completed work from the previous lesson to this lesson.

Sample Story Plan can be used to support students during this lesson or students who were absent.

Students will need to bring their completed work from the previous lessons to this lesson. If you would like students to draft on a computer instead, a digital copy of the final worksheet is provided.

A Sample Story Plan can be used to support students during this lesson or in future lessons if students were absent.

Students may need multiple writing sessions in addition to this lesson to complete their drafts. Students should have completed a first draft before moving on to the next lesson.

Students will need to bring their completed work from the previous lessons to this lesson.

Final drafts can be completed by hand or digitally. A digital worksheet is provided if you would like students to type their stories.

If students require more room to complete their stories, they can use the “Extra Final Draft Page”.

This lesson is separated into two parts and can be taught in two different sessions if needed. A natural stopping point is included before student begin to design and assemble their final story.

• This activity can be used as a way to see student progress after the unit ends. This activity can also be used as a practice activity if not scored.


• The Student Checklist can be used as a student self-assessment or to set future writing goals.