Maurice Sendak's "Where The Wild Things Are" -- Settings and Texture in Writing: Lesson Plan

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In this Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Lesson Plan (created by writer and writing teacher Andrea Felcone) you will find a FULLY SCRIPTED lesson plan to teach a FUN and TACTILE writing lesson based on Maurice Sendak’s “Where The Wild Things Are”. Students will be inspired to write a story with a vivid SETTING, using their SENSES—by exploring TEXTURE. This is a hands-on lesson, complete with details to make your own tactile ‘Wild Things’ Setting/Texture Examples.

This lesson plan contains—23 pages of tested content—including Teaching Tips, Techniques, and Writing Worksheets (filled with humorous and thoughtful prompts) to inspire writers—even reluctant writers! Writing Concepts covered: Settings and Texture in writing. Bonus content: A ‘Wild Things’ Scavenger Hunt! (This lesson was designed for 8 - 12-year-olds. There is content here to teach for 90 minutes. You can edit to fit your class length as needed.)

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In this Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Lesson Plan (created by writer and writing teacher Andrea Felcone) you will find a FULLY SCRIPTED lesson plan to teach a FUN and TACTILE writing lesson based on Maurice Sendak’s “Where The Wild Things Are”. Students will be inspired to write a story with a vivid SETTING, using their SENSES—by exploring TEXTURE. This is a hands-on lesson, complete with details to make your own tactile ‘Wild Things’ Setting/Texture Examples.

This lesson plan contains—23 pages of tested content—including Teaching Tips, Techniques, and Writing Worksheets (filled with humorous and thoughtful prompts) to inspire writers—even reluctant writers! Writing Concepts covered: Settings and Texture in writing. Bonus content: A ‘Wild Things’ Scavenger Hunt! (This lesson was designed for 8 - 12-year-olds. There is content here to teach for 90 minutes. You can edit to fit your class length as needed.)

To purchase, simply CLICK ON “ADD TO CART” button. After CHECKOUT you will receive a LINK to DOWNLOAD this LESSON PLAN. (Download as soon after receiving the link as possible to ensure link stays active. Thank you!)

This Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Lesson Plan includes:

  • The Structure, Introduction, and Ground Rules of a Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC writing lesson. The goal: To make writing FUN for your students!

  • Details on how to teach the featured Mentor-Text/Read Aloud: “Where The Wild Things Are” and Writing Concepts: Settings and Texture!

  • Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Writing Worksheet: A Student-handout filled with humorous and thoughtful Writing Prompts!

  • Tips on how to deal with Student ‘Writer’s Block’.

  • Comic Strip Storyboards — and how to use them. (A very handy tool for Reluctant Writers!)

  • Sharing Work Aloud: Ways to Encourage and Support Your Students.

  • Recommended Writing Games — to increase the fun!

  • Bonus Content: Three Add-on Activities — including an idea for a cross-over Art Lesson!

  • A ‘Wild Things’ Scavenger Hunt — Directions to create your own ‘Setting/Texture Examples’ for a fun hands-on lesson!

  • A List of all Materials Needed to make this lesson a success, including the beloved book, “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak. (*Note: This is an Amazon Affiliate link. I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!)