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Imagine the Magic
Magical Objects Unit | Lesson 1 of 4

Imagine the Magic

Magical Objects Unit | Lesson 1 of 4
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DISCUSS:
Imagine you could have one magical object. What would it do?
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Get your supplies.
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Circle two or three items that you are the most interested in
writing about.
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On the lines, write the name of the first item you circled.
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Write a few ideas of how this item could help your character.
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Write an idea for a problem that your magical item could cause.
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Write an idea for the resolution to your problem.
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Draw a line or a box to separate this story idea from the rest of your
brainstorming space.
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Use the rest of your brainstorming space to come up with story
ideas for the other items you circled. If you want, you can come up
with more than one story idea for an item.
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Review your story brainstorm ideas. Put a star next to the story idea
that you like the best.
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The paper on screen is a VIP: Very Important Paper! Your teacher
will tell you where to put it so you will have it for the next lesson.
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Lesson details

Grade 5

Narrative

Brainstorming

Students will...

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  • brainstorm multiple narrative ideas.

  • evaluate and select one story idea to use in later lessons.

Before this lesson...

Students should have a basic understanding of story structure and brainstorming. If students need support with these foundational skills, we recommend teaching the Australian Adventures unit first.

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Lesson details

Grade 5

Narrative

Brainstorming

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Magical Objects Lesson 1: Imagine the Magic

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