Grade 1 Folktale Writing: Rain and Cloud Retelling Workshop (Module 5)

[Heading: Bring Ancient Wisdom to Life with “Rain and Cloud”]
Introduce your first graders to the enchanting world of storytelling! This 11-page Folktale Writing Module provides a structured, visual framework to help students retell the traditional story of “Rain and Cloud” while mastering essential narrative sequence.

[Why This Writing Lab Resource Works:]

Structured Scaffolding (I DO, WE DO, YOU DO): We move students from observation to independence. The teacher models the “Beginning, Middle, and End,” then students practice with support before completing their own Student Copy (Page 7).

Visual Vocabulary & Sequence Words: Designed for diverse learners, including ESL/ELL, this module uses Picture Support (Page 2) to teach transitional words like First, Next, and Last.

Core Folktale Elements: Students learn to identify the Problem and Solution (Page 3) while building a story about nature—perfect for integrating science and literacy.

Ready-to-Teach: Includes clear Learning Targets and Success Criteria (Page 3) that make your lesson planning and assessment effortless.

[Inside the Module:]

Teacher-led modeling pages with word banks.

Guided “We Do” collaboration templates.

Independent “Student Copy” for final assessment.

Vocabulary focused on nature: Cloud, Rain, Sun, and Sky.

Original instructional design by Atelier Hwang Writing Lab. U.S. Copyright Registration Pending (Case #1-15144514021).