Original PromptLesson Plan: Day 5 — Writing the Beginning of a Story with the 5Ws
Grade Level: 3rd–4th Grade ENL (Entering–Emerging)
Duration: 45–60 minutes
Lesson Type: Writing – Narrative Introduction
Theme: “The Beginning of My Story”
🎯 Standards Alignment
NYSED Next Generation ELA Standards
W.3.3 / W.4.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
RL.3.3 / RL.4.3: Describe characters, settings, and events in a stor...
This resource is designed for 3rd-4th grade ENL students to help them learn how to begin a story effectively. It introduces the 5Ws of storytelling: Who, What, Where, When, and Why, guiding students to create the foundation of their narratives. The document includes a teacher model example, a collaborative activity where students create a story beginning together, and instructions for independent writing using a 5W chart. Sentence frames are provided to support students in structuring their thoughts and sharing their stories, concluding with an exit ticket to summarize what they've learned.