
Scratching a Good Story
Fantasy (fiction),
2,533 words,
Level W (Grade 4)
Tyler has writer’s block. He can’t think of anything to write for his English class assignment—until his pen starts talking to him! Using sage advice from his pen, Tyler unleashes his imagination and soon creates an amazing story. Readers will be amused by Tyler and his talking pen while learning all about story elements such as character, setting, and plot.
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
character, climax, compose, conflict, dialogue, plot, revise, scheme, scribe, setting, tension, traits
character, climax, compose, conflict, dialogue, plot, revise, scheme, scribe, setting, tension, traits
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify author’s purpose
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use adverbs
Word Work
Identify syllable patterns
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify author’s purpose
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use adverbs
Word Work
Identify syllable patterns
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class








