Young Authors’ Workshop

          Module 1: Foundations of Storytelling
Section 1: Introduction to Stories
- Lesson 1: What is a Story?
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: An interactive discussion about what stories are, why we tell them, and how they connect people.
- Lesson 2: Story Components Overview
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: A look at the basic parts of a story such as characters, settings, and events.

Section 2: Characters Come to Life
- Lesson 1: Creating Memorable Characters
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learning how to sketch characters with distinctive traits using simple descriptive language.
- Lesson 2: The Role of Characters in a Story
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding how characters drive the story and interact with one another.

Section 3: Exploring Settings
- Lesson 1: Imagining Your Story World
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Exercises in creating vivid, realistic settings that feel alive.
- Lesson 2: Using Setting to Enhance Your Story
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Techniques for incorporating details that influence mood and action.

Section 4: Beginning Narratives
- Lesson 1: Writing a Simple Beginning
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Crafting an engaging opening that sparks curiosity.
- Lesson 2: Setting the Stage for Conflict
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introducing hints of conflict or mystery to motivate your story.

Section 5: Sharing Your Thoughts
- Lesson 1: Expressing Ideas Clearly
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Basics of clear writing and sharing ideas so that peers can understand.
- Lesson 2: Listening to Constructive Feedback
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learning how to give and receive feedback to improve writing in a supportive setting.

Module 2: Building Your Story
Section 1: Developing a Plot
- Lesson 1: The Beginning, Middle, and End
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: An introduction to the plot structure in a simple, age-appropriate way.
- Lesson 2: Sequencing Events
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Arranging events in logical order to build a coherent narrative.

Section 2: Crafting Conflict and Resolution
- Lesson 1: Understanding Conflict in Stories
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exploring basic conflicts and why stories need problems to solve.
- Lesson 2: Simple Solutions and Resolutions
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learning methods for resolving conflicts in a way that feels satisfying.

Section 3: Voice and Style
- Lesson 1: Finding Your Unique Voice
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Activities to discover personal style and tone in writing.
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Narrative Style
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Encouraging creative expression through different writing techniques.

Section 4: Dialogue and Expression
- Lesson 1: Writing Realistic Dialogue
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Tips for writing conversations that sound natural and engaging.
- Lesson 2: Using Dialogue to Develop Character
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: How dialogue can reveal a character’s personality and move the story forward.

Section 5: Expanding Story Details
- Lesson 1: Adding Creative Details
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Techniques for enriching stories with imaginative details.
- Lesson 2: Balancing Details and Clarity
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learning to include enough details to set the scene without overwhelming the reader.

Module 3: The Art of Collaborative Writing
Section 1: Working as a Team
- Lesson 1: The Basics of Collaboration
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding how group projects work and the benefits of sharing ideas.
- Lesson 2: Establishing Group Roles
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Assigning responsibilities to ensure everyone contributes to the story.

Section 2: Group Brainstorming Techniques
- Lesson 1: Sharing and Building Ideas
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Collaborative activities that encourage idea-sharing in a fun and inclusive way.
- Lesson 2: Organizing Group Thoughts
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Techniques to collect, sort, and decide on the best ideas for the story.

Section 3: Writing Together
- Lesson 1: Co-writing a Scene
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Step-by-step instructions for writing a scene as a team.
- Lesson 2: Merging Different Styles
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Tips on blending different writing voices into one cohesive narrative.

Section 4: Peer Review Process
- Lesson 1: Giving Constructive Feedback
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning polite and helpful ways to critique peers’ work.
- Lesson 2: Receiving Feedback Positively
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Developing a mindset for learning and growing from others’ comments.

Section 5: Revising Stories Together
- Lesson 1: Group Revision Strategies
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Collaborative editing techniques to polish a story.
- Lesson 2: Celebrating the Final Draft
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing the finished story with the group and discussing what was learned.

Module 4: Exploring Different Genres
Section 1: Adventure and Mystery
- Lesson 1: Elements of Adventure
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying what makes an adventure story exciting and engaging.
- Lesson 2: Crafting a Simple Mystery
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Introducing basic mystery elements like clues and surprises.

Section 2: Fantasy Worlds
- Lesson 1: Imagining Magical Settings
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exercises in creating fantastical worlds filled with wonder.
- Lesson 2: Building Fantasy Characters
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learning how to create characters with magical attributes and unique powers.

Section 3: Realistic Fiction
- Lesson 1: Writing About Everyday Life
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Techniques for turning ordinary experiences into engaging narratives.
- Lesson 2: Drawing from Personal Experience
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Encouraging personal storytelling and authentic emotional expression.

Section 4: Humor in Writing
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Funny Side of Stories
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identifying humor elements and introducing playful twists.
- Lesson 2: Writing Lighthearted Scenes
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Activities that focus on using dialogue and situations to create comedy.

Section 5: Poetry and Prose
- Lesson 1: The Basics of Expressive Poetry
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introduction to simple poetic forms and rhythm in language.
- Lesson 2: Blending Poetry in Prose
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Exploring how poetic language can enhance narrative writing.

Module 5: Polishing and Publishing Your Work
Section 1: Editing Essentials
- Lesson 1: Self-Editing Techniques
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learning simple strategies to review and improve your own writing.
- Lesson 2: Editing for Clarity and Flow
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Focusing on sentence structure and word choice for better readability.

Section 2: Final Draft Preparation
- Lesson 1: Organizing Your Story Draft
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Step-by-step outline revision for a complete narrative.
- Lesson 2: Polishing Language and Style
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Simple techniques to refine language so that the story shines.

Section 3: Creating a Title and Cover
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming Titles
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Fun activities to come up with creative titles that capture the essence of your story.
- Lesson 2: Designing an Eye-catching Cover
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basic graphic and layout ideas for a simple book cover illustration.

Section 4: Sharing Your Work Publicly
- Lesson 1: Preparing for a Read-Aloud Session
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning how to present your work confidently to an audience.
- Lesson 2: Peer Sharing and Celebration
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Organizing a session where everyone shares their work and celebrates progress.

Section 5: Reflecting on the Writing Journey
- Lesson 1: Reviewing Your Growth as a Writer
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Guided reflection on what has been learned and personal achievements.
- Lesson 2: Setting Future Writing Goals
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Encouraging planning for future stories and continuous creative writing exploration.