Lesson on Story Mapping for EYFS, KS1 & KS2. Includes Video Explanation, Activity, Discussion, Assessment, and Differentiation.

Lesson Plan: Story Mapping

Age Group: EYFS, KS1 & KS2 Subject: English (Reading and Writing) Duration: 60 minutes

Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin the lesson by asking the students if they enjoy reading stories and what their favorite story is.
• Explain that today they will learn about story mapping, which is a visual way to understand and remember the important elements of a story.

1. Story Mapping Explanation (10 minutes)

• Show a video resource that explains what story mapping is and how it can help in understanding stories. (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12345)
• Discuss the key elements of a story that can be included in a story map, such as characters, setting, problem, events, and resolution.

1. Story Mapping Activity (20 minutes)

• Provide each student with a worksheet that includes a blank story map template. (Link: [Worksheet Resource](insert link))
• Choose a familiar story and read it aloud to the students.
• Model the process of story mapping by filling in the template on the board or using a visualizer.
• Guide the students in filling out their own story maps for the same story, encouraging them to think about the different elements and how they connect.

1. Questioning and Discussion (10 minutes)

• Engage the students in a discussion about the story they just mapped.
• Ask open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking and deeper understanding, such as:
• Why do you think the author included these specific characters?
• How did the setting affect the events in the story?
• What was the main problem in the story, and how was it resolved?

1. Assessment (10 minutes)

• Distribute a short comprehension worksheet related to the story that was mapped.
• Monitor the students' progress and provide support as needed.
• Collect the worksheets for assessment purposes.

1. Differentiation (5 minutes)

• For EYFS students, provide simpler story maps with fewer elements to fill in.
• For KS2 students, encourage them to include more details and analyze the story's structure and themes.

1. Plenary (5 minutes)

• Recap the main elements of story mapping and its benefits.
• Ask a few students to share their completed story maps and explain their choices.
• Summarize the lesson and encourage students to use story mapping in their future reading and writing activities.

Video Resources:

1. Story Mapping Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12345

Worksheet Resources:

1. Blank Story Map Template: [Worksheet Resource](insert link)

Note: The video and worksheet resources provided are examples and can be replaced with other suitable resources based on the specific needs and preferences of the teacher and students.