Teachers: This is a natural stopping point. The next steps will guide students through how to share their writing with their peers and how to provide feedback. If you stop here, be sure to put all the VIPs somewhere safe!

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Imagine something that could be blocking Harper’s path in the adventure story.

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Get these new 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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Decide where you want your explorer to adventure, and circle the
setting you’d like to use.

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Copy what your character wants into the “Character Want” box on
your story map. Be sure to include why they want that thing.

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Write where your character will need to get to on the first line of
the “destination” box. You can use your Idea Bank to help you come
up with ideas.

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Choose which animal you would like your character to encounter, and
write it on the line. If you want, you can use your Idea Bank to help.

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Imagine how your character would react when seeing the animal you
chose. Take turns sharing with your partner what your character
would do in that situation.

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Write how your character reacts to the animal on these lines.
You can use just a few words so you remember your ideas.

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In the event box number 2, write what blocks the path. If you want,
you can use your Idea Bank to help.

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Discuss with your partner: What do you think your character would
do to deal with what is blocking the path? Then write it on the lines.

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Discuss with your partner: What is one last surprise that your
character could encounter that would make them have to make a
daring escape? Then write your idea on the lines.

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Starting at the word “Escape,” add a few words about how your
character will escape the danger.

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Think about what your character would do after returning from their
journey. Complete the sentence to describe what your character
does when they get back from their adventures.

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Write what your character learned on the lines. You can use one of
these or come up with your own.

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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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Adventure Story Character Details worksheet	30 copies
Adventure Story Map worksheet	30 copies
Word Bank (Australian Adventures) worksheet	30 copies

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