Week 6 - Multi-Chapter Story Planning Guide

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Story Planning

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Grade Level6th Grade

SubjectStory Planning

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Week 6: Planning the Multi-Chapter Story Focus: Storyboarding and planning Objectives Students will: Plan their full story Understand chapter structure Mini Lessons Storyboarding Plot pacing Rising tension Activities Plot mountain for their story Chapter planning worksheet Peer brainstorming Assignment Students submit a Story Plan Include: title main character character flaw central conflict theme/message chapter outline (4–6 chapters) Also complete a storyboard

This resource focuses on comprehensive story planning using the plot mountain structure. It guides students in creating a detailed story plan that includes character development, plot structure, and chapter organization for a multi-chapter narrative. Key components include understanding the five stages of a plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution), pacing events logically across chapters, and developing character depth through structured brainstorming. The document also includes guided practice with familiar stories and independent practices for students to outline their stories, identify character flaws, and map out the narrative arc. It highlights the importance of story structure in building suspense and character development.