Expanding Your English Vocabulary and Comprehension.

Objective: Students will learn how to craft compelling stories by understanding character development, setting, and plot structure.

Duration: 30 minutes

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Greet the students warmly.
• Briefly introduce yourself and your background in teaching.
• Share an intriguing anecdote or quote related to storytelling to pique their interest. For example, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." - Maya Angelou

2. Hook: Storytelling Challenge (5 minutes)

• Present a quick storytelling challenge.
• Display a picture or a short video clip and ask the students to write the beginning of a story based on it.
• Allow 3 minutes for students to write a few sentences.
• Ask for a few volunteers to share their story beginnings.

3. Core Lesson: Elements of a Story (10 minutes)

• Explain the key elements of a story: Characters, Setting, and Plot.
• Use engaging visuals and examples from popular books or movies.
• Characters: Discuss the importance of creating relatable and dynamic characters. Ask students to think of their favorite character and what makes them interesting.
• Setting: Highlight how the setting influences the story’s mood and events. Show different settings and discuss how each can change a story's feel.
• Plot: Explain the basic plot structure (beginning, middle, end). Use a familiar story to illustrate the structure.

4. Interactive Activity: Story Mapping (5 minutes)

• Hand out or share a digital story outline template.
• Ask students to pick an idea from their initial story beginnings and fill out the template with brief notes on characters, setting, and plot.
• Encourage them to think creatively and ask questions as they work.

5. Sharing and Feedback (5 minutes)

• Allow a few students to share their story maps.
• Provide positive and constructive feedback.
• Highlight the creativity and encourage them to develop their stories further.

Conclusion:

• Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
• Emphasize the importance of practice and imagination in storytelling.
• Encourage students to sign up for your full lessons to dive deeper into creative writing and enhance their skills.
• Share a teaser of what they can expect in future lessons (e.g., writing dialogues, building suspense, editing techniques).

Call to Action:

• Provide details on how to book your lessons.
• Offer a special incentive for early sign-ups, such as a free first session or a discount.

Follow-Up:

• Send an email or message with additional resources, such as a list of recommended books or writing prompts.
• Invite them to join a free writing workshop or a Q&A session to learn more about your teaching style and content.