Literary Explorers

          Module 1: Foundations of Reading

Section 1: Introduction to Stories
- Lesson 1: What Is a Story?
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring the idea of a story and its purpose
- Lesson 2: Story Elements
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identifying characters, settings, and events

Section 2: Understanding Characters
- Lesson 1: Who Are the Characters?
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learning about protagonists and supporting characters
- Lesson 2: Character Feelings and Actions
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Connecting feelings with character actions

Section 3: Exploring Settings
- Lesson 1: Where Do Stories Take Place?
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Discovering different story worlds and environments
- Lesson 2: Describing a Setting
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using details to bring a setting to life

Section 4: Beginning Plot
- Lesson 1: What Makes a Plot?
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding the start, middle, and end of a plot
- Lesson 2: Simple Story Problems
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Recognizing conflicts and resolutions in stories

Section 5: Building Literary Vocabulary
- Lesson 1: Key Reading Terms
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introducing essential words used in literature
- Lesson 2: Context Clues
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learning to determine meaning from context


Module 2: Journey Through Characters

Section 1: Creating Memorable Characters
- Lesson 1: Traits and Qualities
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying traits that make characters special
- Lesson 2: Drawing Characters
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using description to visualize characters

Section 2: Character Relationships
- Lesson 1: Friends and Foes
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exploring different types of relationships in stories
- Lesson 2: Conflicts and Resolutions
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Seeing how relationships drive the plot through conflict

Section 3: Voices and Perspectives
- Lesson 1: First-Person vs. Third-Person
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Recognizing different narrative perspectives
- Lesson 2: Expressing Emotions in Words
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learning how feelings are conveyed through dialogue and description

Section 4: Character Growth
- Lesson 1: Change Over Time
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Observing how characters evolve during a story
- Lesson 2: Lessons Learned
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Reflecting on the moral or message behind a character's journey

Section 5: Comparing Characters
- Lesson 1: Similarities and Differences
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Learning to compare characters within the same story
- Lesson 2: Character Empathy
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Understanding and relating to characters’ experiences


Module 3: Writing Adventures

Section 1: Getting Started with Writing
- Lesson 1: What is Writing?
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introducing the basics of writing and expression
- Lesson 2: Writing Tools and Materials
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learning about the tools needed for creative writing

Section 2: Crafting Your Story Idea
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming Concepts
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Generating ideas for a story
- Lesson 2: Outlining Your Story
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Organizing ideas into a clear outline

Section 3: Writing a First Draft
- Lesson 1: Putting Ideas on Paper
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Writing without fear of mistakes
- Lesson 2: Writing Paragraphs
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learning to structure writing into paragraphs

Section 4: Revising Your Work
- Lesson 1: Editing for Clarity
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identifying areas for improvement in a draft
- Lesson 2: Peer Review
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Giving and receiving feedback on writing

Section 5: Sharing Your Story
- Lesson 1: Reading Aloud
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Practicing reading stories confidently in front of others
- Lesson 2: Illustrating Your Story
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Using simple drawings to enhance storytelling


Module 4: Imaginative Poetry

Section 1: What Is Poetry?
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Poems
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding different types of poems
- Lesson 2: Reading Simple Poems
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Enjoying and explaining the meaning of a poem

Section 2: Rhythm and Rhyme
- Lesson 1: Finding the Beat
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Discovering the rhythmic patterns in poetry
- Lesson 2: Word Rhymes
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Playing with rhymes to create simple verses

Section 3: Imagery and Feelings
- Lesson 1: Painting with Words
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using descriptive language to create vivid images in poems
- Lesson 2: Emotions in Poetry
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Connecting words to feelings through poetic expression

Section 4: Creating Your Own Poem
- Lesson 1: Choosing a Theme
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Picking a simple idea to write a poem about
- Lesson 2: Drafting Your Poem
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Writing a draft poem using learned techniques

Section 5: Performing Poetry
- Lesson 1: Reciting Your Poem
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Practice reading poetry aloud with expression
- Lesson 2: Sharing and Celebrating Creativity
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing poems with classmates and discussing creative choices


Module 5: Exploring Mysteries in Literature

Section 1: Introduction to Mystery
- Lesson 1: What Makes a Mystery?
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learning the basics of mystery stories
- Lesson 2: Common Clues in Mysteries
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing hints and clues in texts

Section 2: Understanding Suspense
- Lesson 1: Building Suspense in Stories
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Identifying elements that make a story suspenseful
- Lesson 2: Predicting Outcomes
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using clues to guess what might happen next

Section 3: Discovering Hidden Messages
- Lesson 1: Reading Between the Lines
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learning about symbolism in literature
- Lesson 2: Finding Themes
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Identifying central ideas that run through a mystery

Section 4: Writing a Mystery
- Lesson 1: Creating a Mystery Story Starter
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Brainstorming a simple mystery scenario
- Lesson 2: Developing Clues
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Adding hints and suspense in your mystery writing

Section 5: Sharing and Reflecting on Mysteries
- Lesson 1: Storytelling Circle
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Sharing your mystery story with the class
- Lesson 2: Group Discussion and Reflection
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Discussing what makes a mystery engaging and fun