Rhyme and Reason Workshop
Sessions that challenge learners to craft narratives using innovative storytelling techniques.
Description : Innovative storytelling techniques challenge learners to explore nontraditional narrative forms, encouraging them to experiment with structure, perspective, and creative language use.
Category : English
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Sound and Rhythm Fundamentals
Section 1: Introduction to Rhymes
- Lesson 1: Discovering Rhyming Words
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discovering Rhyming Words
- Lesson 2: Recognizing End Rhymes
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing End Rhymes
Section 2: Understanding Rhythm
- Lesson 1: Clapping Out Beats
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Clapping Out Beats
- Lesson 2: Counting Syllables
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Counting Syllables
Section 3: Exploring Sound Patterns
- Lesson 1: Discovering Alliteration
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Discovering Alliteration
- Lesson 2: Identifying Onomatopoeia
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Identifying Onomatopoeia
Section 4: Syllables and Beats
- Lesson 1: Breaking Down Words
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Breaking Down Words
- Lesson 2: Tapping Out Beats in Phrases
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Tapping Out Beats in Phrases
Section 5: Fun with Phonetics
- Lesson 1: Playing with Tongue Twisters
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Playing with Tongue Twisters
- Lesson 2: Creative Sound Games
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creative Sound Games
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Module 2: Narrative Essentials
Section 1: What Is a Story?
- Lesson 1: Elements of a Simple Story
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Elements of a Simple Story
- Lesson 2: Exploring Story Beginnings
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring Story Beginnings
Section 2: Characters and Voices
- Lesson 1: Creating Memorable Characters
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating Memorable Characters
- Lesson 2: Giving Characters Unique Voices
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Giving Characters Unique Voices
Section 3: Simple Plot Structures
- Lesson 1: Beginning, Middle, and End
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Beginning, Middle, and End
- Lesson 2: Sequencing Events
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sequencing Events
Section 4: Settings and Scenes
- Lesson 1: Describing a Place
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Describing a Place
- Lesson 2: Using Sensory Details
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Using Sensory Details
Section 5: Story Vocabulary
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Story Words
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introduction to Story Words
- Lesson 2: Fun with New Descriptive Words
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Fun with New Descriptive Words
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Module 3: Creative Wordplay and Expression
Section 1: Playing with Language
- Lesson 1: Experimenting with Word Choices
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Experimenting with Word Choices
- Lesson 2: Finding Fun in Figurative Language
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Finding Fun in Figurative Language
Section 2: Imagery in Writing
- Lesson 1: Creating Vivid Images with Words
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating Vivid Images with Words
- Lesson 2: Using Comparative Language (Similes and Metaphors)
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Comparative Language
Section 3: Rhyme in Storytelling
- Lesson 1: Adding Rhythmic Patterns to Narratives
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Adding Rhythmic Patterns to Narratives
- Lesson 2: Blending Rhyme and Story
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Blending Rhyme and Story
Section 4: Creative Sentence Structures
- Lesson 1: Experimenting with Sentence Beginnings
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Experimenting with Sentence Beginnings
- Lesson 2: Varying Sentence Lengths for Effect
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Varying Sentence Lengths for Effect
Section 5: Fun with Word Games
- Lesson 1: Creating Word Puzzles and Riddles
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Creating Word Puzzles and Riddles
- Lesson 2: Story Scavenger Hunts
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Story Scavenger Hunts
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Module 4: Story Building Blocks
Section 1: Organizing Ideas
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming Story Elements
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Brainstorming Story Elements
- Lesson 2: Organizing Thoughts with Mind Maps
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Organizing Thoughts with Mind Maps
Section 2: Beginning Your Story
- Lesson 1: Crafting an Engaging Opening
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Crafting an Engaging Opening
- Lesson 2: Setting the Scene Right Away
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Setting the Scene Right Away
Section 3: Developing the Plot
- Lesson 1: Building Conflict and Interest
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Building Conflict and Interest
- Lesson 2: Adding Twists and Turns
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Adding Twists and Turns
Section 4: Character Journeys
- Lesson 1: Showing Character Growth
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Showing Character Growth
- Lesson 2: Relating Characters to Challenges
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Relating Characters to Challenges
Section 5: Wrapping Up the Story
- Lesson 1: Writing Satisfying Endings
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Writing Satisfying Endings
- Lesson 2: Revising and Refining Your Story
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Revising and Refining Your Story
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Module 5: Creative Exploration and Performance
Section 1: Experimenting with Voice
- Lesson 1: Narrating in Different Voices
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Narrating in Different Voices
- Lesson 2: Expressing Emotions Through Tone
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Expressing Emotions Through Tone
Section 2: Alternative Story Forms
- Lesson 1: Writing Short Rhyming Tales
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Writing Short Rhyming Tales
- Lesson 2: Crafting Mini-Sagas
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Crafting Mini-Sagas
Section 3: Illustrating Your Story
- Lesson 1: Adding Simple Drawings to Enhance Text
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Adding Simple Drawings to Enhance Text
- Lesson 2: Storyboard Basics
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Storyboard Basics
Section 4: Storytelling Performance
- Lesson 1: Reading Your Story Aloud
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Reading Your Story Aloud
- Lesson 2: Using Gestures and Expression
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Using Gestures and Expression
Section 5: Sharing and Celebrating Stories
- Lesson 1: Preparing a Story Presentation
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing a Story Presentation
- Lesson 2: Celebrating Class Storytime
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Celebrating Class Storytime