In this learning experience, learners will be challenged to make a children’s book story including a book cover and at least one illustration. As an extension, learners have the opportunity to develop a book trailer, as well. The course includes a student-facing mini-series of videos led by Amy Storey as well as curricular activities and a classroom presentation available for download. The curriculum will serve as a powerful way to bring industry professionals and world-class storytelling standards into your classroom.

More About the Curriculum

This learning experience will be useful for teachers who are teaching any of the following:

• Grade levels: 6-8, 9-12 English Language Arts

Led by the accomplished Amy Storey, this course empowers students to craft their very own children's book, complete with a compelling narrative, striking book cover, and vivid illustrations. It's a unique opportunity to dive deep into the fundamental building blocks of storytelling while enhancing your English Language Arts program. With flexible scheduling options and enriching extensions like creating book trailers and exploring character depth, this curriculum unlocks the full spectrum of storytelling potential.

TIME COMMITMENT

3-4 hours, divided into five lessons. This could all be done at once or spread over multiple days, depending on your unique schedule.

• Lesson 1 Topic Brainstorming - approx. 45 min
• Lesson 2 Writing the Story - approx. 45 min
• Lesson 3 Illustrating the Story - approx. 45 min
• Lesson 4 Designing a Book Cover - approx. 45 min
• Lesson 5 Finalizing Your Children’s Book - approx. 45 min
• (Optional) Extension
  
  • Extension 1 Creating a Book Trailer - approx. 45 min
  • Extension 2 Branding
    Extension 3 Ready to Roll!
  • Extension 4 Creating Characters of Depth
    
    

ASSESSMENT RESOURCES
Formative and/or summative rubrics are provided in the downloads section, but they may be edited to incorporate specific standards, instructions, or additional requirements as needed to teach your subject area. Teachers are encouraged to use this lesson as a tool for creative literacy to teach their classroom standards

Curriculum

Standards Addressed

Grades 6-8

• Narrative Writing
• Coherent Writing
• Character Perspective
• Routine Writing
• Collaborative Discussions
• Text Structure
• Dialogue Analysis

Grades 9-12

• Idea Unfolding
• Story Elements
• Routine Writing
• Narrative Writing
• Coherent Writing
• Writing Refinement

Introduction

Course Overview
About Your Instructor

Lessons

Lesson 1 Topic Brainstorming - approx. 45 min

Lesson 2 Writing the Story - approx. 45 min

Lesson 3 Illustrating the Story - approx. 45 min

Lesson 4 Designing a Book Cover - approx. 45 min

Lesson 5 Finalizing Your Children’s Book - approx. 45 min

Classroom Presentation

Survey

Course survey and wrap-up