The 5Ws in Storytelling

Valerie·

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Lesson 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 learning resource focuses on the foundational elements of storytelling using the 5Ws: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. It provides a structured format to help students build the beginning of their story by identifying these key components. The resource includes an example story to illustrate how the 5Ws connect to create a strong narrative opening. Students are encouraged to plan their own story beginnings by filling in prompts for each of the 5Ws and utilizing a sentence frame for assistance. The document promotes collaborative sharing and self-checking to ensure clarity and completeness in their writing.