Deliverable
Idea Sketch & Top Concepts
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Self Directed Learning
Collaboration
Assessment
Reflection
Core Content
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
In small groups, brainstorm several storytelling ideas for your talk show. Draw quick sketches of each concept and label how the audience might feel using simple faces or symbols. Create a tiny empathy/feasibility plan with pictures to decide which ideas could work. Pick your top 3 concepts and write a short, kid-friendly reason for each choice. Share rough sketches with a partner to get feedback and plan how you’ll test ideas next.
Plan day
Day 8
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | [10 min] Introduce the activity and review the goal: Explore storytelling ideas through sketches and empathy symbols. |
| 2 | [10 min] In small groups, brainstorm storytelling ideas and draw quick sketches for each story concept. |
| 3 | [10 min] Label sketches with simple faces or symbols to show how the audience might feel. |
| 4 | [5 min] Create a mini-plan using images to decide which ideas could work well and why. |
| 5 | [10 min] Pick top 3 concepts, write reasons for your choice, and then share with a partner for feedback. |
| 6 | [5 min] Reflect on feedback and plan next steps for testing ideas. |
Preparation (3 items)
- Gather sketching materials like paper, pencils, and markers. Prepare visual aids for empathy symbols.
- Set up the room for group work with tables and chairs for collaboration.
- Provide a list of diverse community perspectives as prompts for storytelling ideas.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to work in small groups to brainstorm storytelling ideas for your talk show. You will draw quick sketches for each idea and use simple faces or symbols to show how you think the audience will feel. Decide on your top 3 storytelling concepts and write short reasons for your choices. Share your sketches with a partner to get feedback on how you can improve your ideas before testing them further.