Storytelling
outlined_flag Introductory list 8 lessons access_time 8-12 hours
Overview
Students use code to tell fun and interactive stories. Storytelling emphasizes creativity by encouraging students to tell a unique story each day.
Examples
Lessons access_time 45-90 mins each
1. Dialogue
Learn about CS First and then create a story in which two characters talk without using questions.
- check_circle assessment CS First Survey
- check_circle play_circle_filled Introduction to Dialogue and Sequencing
- check_circle play_circle_filled Setting the Scene
- check_circle play_circle_filled Speaking and Responding
- check_circle extension Add-Ons
- check_circle assessment Reflection
- check_circle play_circle_filled Wrap-Up: Dialogue
- check_circle play_circle_filled Wrap-Up: Next Steps
2. Check It Out
Tell a story where a character walks through a scene describing what they see.
3. Setting
Create a dynamic stormy day setting, complete with rain and lightning.
- check_circle play_circle_filled Introduction to Setting and Randomness
- check_circle play_circle_filled Make it Rain
- check_circle play_circle_filled Lightning Flash
- check_circle play_circle_filled Random Lightning
- check_circle play_circle_filled Making Your “Stormy Day” Setting into a Story
- check_circle extension Add-Ons
- check_circle assessment Reflection
- check_circle play_circle_filled Wrap-Up: Setting
- check_circle play_circle_filled Wrap-Up: Next Steps
4. Premise
Build a story around one of four premises.
5. Characterization
One character narrates another character's actions and thoughts.
- check_circle play_circle_filled Introduction to Characterization and Broadcast
- check_circle play_circle_filled Using Actions to Learn About a Character
- check_circle play_circle_filled Broadcasting Messages
- check_circle play_circle_filled Characters on Parade
- check_circle play_circle_filled Broadcasting Your Own Message
- check_circle extension Add-Ons
- check_circle assessment Reflection
- check_circle play_circle_filled Wrap-Up: Characterization
- check_circle play_circle_filled Wrap-Up: Next Steps
6. Interactive Storytelling
Create a story in which the audience can make a decision.
- check_circle play_circle_filled Introduction to Interactive Stories
- check_circle play_circle_filled Questions and Answers
- check_circle play_circle_filled Making Decisions
- check_circle play_circle_filled Telling The Story
- check_circle extension Add-Ons
- check_circle assessment Reflection
- check_circle play_circle_filled Wrap-Up: Interactive Storytelling
- check_circle play_circle_filled Wrap-Up: Next Steps
7. Personal Narrative
Create a personal narrative based on one of three premises.
8. Your Innovation Story
Create an innovative product or idea, then use storytelling to pitch or sell it.