Let’s Write a Story!

Here is a lesson plan for writing a non-fiction book with kids!

Step 1: Talk with the students and answer these questions

Question 1: What is the topic, person, or thing we are writing about?

Here are some examples:

• The invention story of Lonnie Johnson, the inventor of the super soaker.

• 5 Steps for how to make popsicles

• 5 Steps for catching fireflies

• 5 Summer Business Ideas for Kindergarteners

Question 2: Create a list of information and facts about your topic.

Question 3: Use your list of information and facts about your topic and write seven facts to include in the book.

Step 2: Create individual book pages with a sticky note regarding what the student should write or draw on the page

For example, for 5 steps for making popsicles

Step 1-

• Page 1- “Write, “Pick your fruit, juice!””

• Page 2- “Draw a picture of your fruit juice pitcher and fruits.”

Step 2-

• Page 3- “Write,“Pouryour fruit, juice!””

• Page 4- “Draw a picture of pouring the fruit juice into molds.”

Step 3-

• Page 5- “Write, “Please put your molds in the freezer.””

• Page 6- “Draw a picture of placing the fruit juice molds into the freezer.”

Step 4-

• Page 7- “Write, “Remove molds from the freezer.””

• Page 8- “Draw a picture of removing the fruit juice molds from the freezer.”’

Step 5-

• Page 9- “Write, “Enjoy your popsicles.””

• Page 10- “Draw a picture of children enjoying popsicles.”

Other Pages

• Create title page

• Create copyright page

• Create ending page

• Create back cover