Scratch: Let's create a story

Storytelling with Scratch: Bring Your Imagination to Life!

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Lesson Plan 



My lesson plan centers on using coding (Scratch) to bring students' writing to life. Through this approach, students not only learn writing strategies and enhance their creativity but also use coding as a medium to express their imaginative ideas. The introduction of this lesson serves as a creative way to engage students in imaginative writing. I believe that when students are given the freedom to express themselves, their creativity flourishes. However, I also recognize that having too many options can sometimes overwhelm them. By using an engaging method like drawing from a mystery bag, we can provide them with focused ideas that inspire their writing while keeping the process enjoyable. In the future, I plan to further integrate technology into my teaching, and this lesson plan has been a great starting point. It will require scaffolding and prior knowledge of Scratch, making it an excellent year-long project. I also encourage students to engage with Scratch coding at home!


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  1. Sukhleen GillOctober 24, 2024 at 4:45 PM

    Hi Iris,

    I love that you have included pictures to help visualize what your lesson plan is about. Additionally, your links are accessible :)

    You have created a great lesson plan that integrates ELA and computer science.

    I would just recommend that you add your development learning activity to your resources.

    Great job,
    Sukhleen

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