How We Express Ourselves 4s Unit of Inquiry

Stories entertain, inform, and connect us to the world.

- Stories come in different forms
- How stories connect to our lives
- Stories communicate ideas and feelings





Criteria
Thinking Skills



I clearly recognize the
characters feelings, thoughts
and actions. I clearly apply
my understanding of stories
to write my own. I make
predictions about what could
happen in a story and give
reasons for these.

Connection




I make clear connections
between stories and my own
life. I can make some
connections with the wider
world.

Form



I recognize different forms
and stories and can talk
about/use the story elements.
I can clearly sequence a story.

Risk Taker/Creative




I create my own stories using
my own imagination so they
are original. I adopt a range
of roles in a story. I show
creativity when expressing
my stories.

Notes