Story Mapping and Plot Adventures
Teaches narrative structure through visual mapping exercises.
Description : Learners use graphic organizers and collaborative storytelling to develop clear plot structures and character arcs, building a solid foundation for creative writing.
Category : English
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Storytelling Section 1: What is a Story? - Lesson 1: Identifying Story Elements Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying Story Elements - Lesson 2: Understanding Plot Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Plot Section 2: Elements of a Story - Lesson 1: Discovering Key Characters Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Discovering Key Characters - Lesson 2: Exploring Settings Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Exploring Settings Section 3: Simple Story Mapping - Lesson 1: Story Structure Basics Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Story Structure Basics - Lesson 2: Organizing Story Events Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Organizing Story Events Section 4: Using Graphic Organizers - Lesson 1: Introduction to Graphic Organizers Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Graphic Organizers - Lesson 2: Creating Your Own Story Map Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Your Own Story Map Section 5: Collaborative Storytelling - Lesson 1: Group Brainstorming Techniques Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Group Brainstorming Techniques - Lesson 2: Sharing and Building Ideas Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing and Building Ideas Module 2: Story Mapping Basics Section 1: Beginning the Plot - Lesson 1: Understanding Plot Introductions Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Plot Introductions - Lesson 2: Recognizing Conflict Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing Conflict Section 2: Mapping Characters - Lesson 1: Noting Character Traits Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Noting Character Traits - Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Character Arcs Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Character Arcs Section 3: Exploring Settings - Lesson 1: Determining the Story’s World Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Determining the Story’s World - Lesson 2: Scene Mapping Basics Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Scene Mapping Basics Section 4: Sequencing Events - Lesson 1: Ordering Story Events Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Ordering Story Events - Lesson 2: Creating a Story Timeline Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating a Story Timeline Section 5: Visual Story Mapping - Lesson 1: Drawing Your First Story Map Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Drawing Your First Story Map - Lesson 2: Interactive Story Mapping Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Interactive Story Mapping Module 3: Building Your Story Section 1: Plot Development - Lesson 1: Introducing Rising Action Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introducing Rising Action - Lesson 2: Exploring the Climax Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring the Climax Section 2: Developing Characters - Lesson 1: Character Development 101 Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Character Development 101 - Lesson 2: Relationships and Conflicts Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Relationships and Conflicts Section 3: Constructing Story Structure - Lesson 1: Understanding Beginning, Middle, and End Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Beginning, Middle, and End - Lesson 2: Plot Diagram Exercises Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Plot Diagram Exercises Section 4: Using Graphic Organizers in Story Building - Lesson 1: Reviewing Story Maps Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Reviewing Story Maps - Lesson 2: Organizing Your Story Ideas Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Organizing Your Story Ideas Section 5: Creative Brainstorming for Story Ideas - Lesson 1: Idea Generation Techniques Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Idea Generation Techniques - Lesson 2: Collaborative Story Discussion Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Collaborative Story Discussion Module 4: Advanced Basics in Story Mapping Section 1: Conflict and Resolution - Lesson 1: Identifying Conflict in Stories Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying Conflict in Stories - Lesson 2: Simple Resolution Techniques Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Simple Resolution Techniques Section 2: Understanding Character Motivation - Lesson 1: What Drives Your Characters Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: What Drives Your Characters - Lesson 2: Mapping Desires and Goals Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Mapping Desires and Goals Section 3: Setting’s Impact on Storytelling - Lesson 1: Creating a Strong Mood Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Creating a Strong Mood - Lesson 2: Adding Details to Settings Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Adding Details to Settings Section 4: Advanced Plot Structure - Lesson 1: Identifying Turning Points Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identifying Turning Points - Lesson 2: Building Up to the Climax Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Building Up to the Climax Section 5: Review and Practice - Lesson 1: Story Mapping Practice Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Story Mapping Practice - Lesson 2: Creating a Group Story Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating a Group Story Module 5: Final Story Creation Section 1: Planning Your Story - Lesson 1: Outlining Your Story Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Outlining Your Story - Lesson 2: Mapping Story Elements Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Mapping Story Elements Section 2: Developing Your Characters - Lesson 1: Drawing Character Profiles Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Drawing Character Profiles - Lesson 2: Defining Character Journeys Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Defining Character Journeys Section 3: Setting and World Building - Lesson 1: Creating Your Story World Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Creating Your Story World - Lesson 2: Building a Vivid Setting Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Building a Vivid Setting Section 4: Sharing and Feedback - Lesson 1: Presenting Your Story Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Presenting Your Story - Lesson 2: Receiving Constructive Feedback Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Receiving Constructive Feedback Section 5: Final Review - Lesson 1: Final Story Map Review Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Final Story Map Review - Lesson 2: Wrap-Up Discussion and Reflection Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Wrap-Up Discussion and Reflection