You will learn
- Finalise a story.
- Add a title and illustrations.
- Present it neatly.
- Share with an audience.
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Student lesson
- Make a final copy.
- Add title and pictures.
- Check once more.
- Share with readers.
Words to know
to share finished writing with readers
the finished version
a picture that goes with a story
a short note from the writer
1. Discover: The class story book
Ngozi’s class makes a story book. Each learner writes a final copy in neat handwriting or on the computer. Ngozi adds a title, The Kite Over the Baobab, an illustration of Lola and Mr. Sade, and an author’s note about her own windy hill. The class holds a reading afternoon, and parents come to listen.
Think: Why does sharing matter?
2. Understand: Finishing and sharing
Idea 1: Final copy
Make a clean final copy after revising and editing. Check spelling once more.
Idea 2: Presentation
Add a title, an illustration and your name. An author’s note tells readers why you wrote it.
Idea 3: Share
Publish by reading aloud, making a class book or sharing online with permission. Listen to readers’ responses.
3. Worked examples
Example 1 (I show you): Title
What is the title?
- Book name.
Answer: The Kite Over the Baobab
Example 2 (We do it together): Extra
What extra did she add?
- Note.
Answer: an author’s note (or illustration)
Example 3 (You try): Share
How did the class share?
Show the steps and answer
- Event.
Answer: a reading afternoon with parents
Did you know?
Publishing for real readers motivates many young writers to improve.
Why this matters
Sharing your story gives it a purpose and an audience.
4. Explore: Class book
Publish a story.
- Make a final copy.
- Add title and pictures.
- Write an author’s note.
- Read aloud to others.
Think about it: what did you notice?
You can publish a story.
5. Practise
Say it in a sentence
Use these starters when you talk about the lesson. Say them out loud.
- My story is called ___.
- I wrote it because ___.
- The picture shows ___.
- Thank you for listening.
Guided practice
Question 1. To share finished writing with readers is to ___.
publish
Question 2. The finished version is the ___ copy.
final
Question 3. A picture that goes with a story is an ___.
illustration
Independent practice
Level 1: Start
- To share finished writing with readers is to ___.
- The finished version is the ___ copy.
- A picture that goes with a story is an ___.
- A short note from the writer is an author’s ___.
- The class held a reading ___.
Level 2: Grow
- What is the title?
- Who came to listen?
- What did Ngozi add about herself?
Level 3: Stretch
- Should you check your final copy?
- Is an illustration optional?
- Should you share with permission online?
Answers are in the answer key below. Try first, then check.
6. Apply: English in everyday life
Make a final copy of a story with title and illustration and share it aloud.
Show a sample answer
a published story
Another one. Make a final copy of your best story and read it to your family.
Show a sample answer
a completed task
7. Common mistakes
Fix: Slow down and check your work.
Fix: Study the example first, then try.
8. Lesson summary and revision card
- I can finalise a story.
- I can add a title and illustrations.
- I can present it neatly.
- I can share with an audience.
9. Check and master
Answer all 14 questions. You will see feedback after each one.
Your result appears here after you answer every question.
10. Key takeaways
- Make a final copy.
- Add title and pictures.
- Check once more.
- Share with readers.
11. Next lesson
Next lesson: Paragraph organisation. Keep going with the next idea in this course.
Exam practice
These questions are written in the style of common school and international primary assessments. Try them on your own, without looking back. Then check your answers in the marking guide. The marks are shown in brackets.
- What does publish mean? [1 mark]
- Name three things to add to a final copy. [3 marks]
- What is a final copy? [1 mark]
- Name two ways to share a story. [2 marks]
- Explain how to publish a story. [3 marks]
Total: 10 marks.
Marking guide and model answers
- to share finished writing with readers [1]
- title [1]; illustration [1]; author’s note/name [1]
- the finished version after revising and editing [1]
- read aloud [1]; class book/online with permission [1]
- revise and edit [1]; make a final copy with title and illustration [1]; share with an audience [1]
Score guide: 9 to 10 = secure. 6 to 8 = nearly there, revise the parts you missed. Under 6 = work through the lesson again with a grown-up.
Printable worksheet
- To share finished writing with readers is to ___.
- The finished version is the ___ copy.
- A picture that goes with a story is an ___.
- A short note from the writer is an author’s ___.
- The class held a reading ___.
- What is the title?
- Who came to listen?
- What did Ngozi add about herself?
- Should you check your final copy?
- Is an illustration optional?
Homework
Make a final copy of your best story and read it to your family.
Answer key and marking scheme
| Question | Expected response | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. To share finished writing with readers is to ___. | publish | 1 |
| 2. The finished version is the ___ copy. | final | 1 |
| 3. A picture that goes with a story is an ___. | illustration | 1 |
| 4. A short note from the writer is an author’s ___. | note | 1 |
| 5. The class held a reading ___. | afternoon | 1 |
| 6. What is the title? | The Kite Over the Baobab | 1 |
| 7. Who came to listen? | parents | 1 |
| 8. What did Ngozi add about herself? | an author’s note | 1 |
| 9. Should you check your final copy? | yes | 1 |
| 10. Is an illustration optional? | yes | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
Independent practice answers. Level 1: 1 publish; 2 final; 3 illustration; 4 note; 5 afternoon. Level 2: 1 The Kite Over the Baobab; 2 parents; 3 an author’s note. Level 3: 1 yes; 2 yes; 3 yes.
Quiz answers: 1 B, 2 C, 3 A, 4 B, 5 C, 6 A, 7 B, 8 C, 9 A, 10 B, 11 C, 12 A, Challenge 1 B, Challenge 2 C.
Mastery and remediation
| Objective | Bronze (Developing) | Silver (Proficient) | Gold (Advanced) |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 Finalise a story | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
| O2 Add a title and illustrations | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
| O3 Present it neatly | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
| O4 Share with an audience | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
Courseversity badge thresholds (overall quiz score): Gold = 90–100%; Silver = 80–89.9%; Bronze = 70–79.9%. A badge is never a full record of progress.
If a learner struggles
- Find the misconception: Rushing without checking. Slow down and check your work.
- Explain another way: use real objects, pictures or actions first, then words.
- Show a simpler example: Re-read the examples slowly and use the sentence frames.
- Guided practice: work through one example together and let the learner try the next one.
- Reassess: use the quiz again or the worksheet.
- Move on when the learner shows Silver-level evidence independently.
For parents and guardians
In this lesson your child practises a key Grade 3 English skill with clear examples and a quiz. You do not need to be an expert to help.
- Listen while your child explains the idea.
- Ask for one new example.
- Praise effort and careful work.
- Ask “how do you know?” after each answer, and listen.
- Praise effort, not only right answers. Mistakes are how we learn.
- Ten to fifteen minutes a day is better than one long session.
Teacher package
1–5. Objectives, prerequisites, materials, preparation, duration
Lesson objectives. Learners will: finalise a story; add a title and illustrations; present it neatly; share with an audience.
Prerequisite knowledge. Revising narratives.
Materials. Chart paper or board, pencils, picture or word cards, a reading book if available. Low-resource options: use chalk or charcoal on a board or wall, drawings in the sand, and objects from the classroom instead of printed materials.
Preparation. Write the key words and examples on the board or on cards before the lesson.
Suggested duration. 45–60 minutes. It can be split into two shorter sessions.
6–9. Teaching procedure, explanation notes, guided and independent activities
Introduction (5 min). Introduce the idea with the opening example.
Explanation (10 min). Teach the key words.
Guided activity (10 min). Practise together.
Independent activity (10 min). Check understanding with the quiz.
Assessment and reflection (5 min). Ask each learner to say one thing they learned and how they know it.
Key questions. What is the key idea? Can I give my own example?
Teacher explanation notes. Move from the spoken word to pictures and then to print. Read aloud often, point to the words, and let learners hear and say before they read and write.
10–12. Differentiation, formative assessment, common misconceptions
Support. Use the sentence frames and work with a partner. Extension. Create a harder example of your own.
Formative assessment. Listen to learners read and explain, ask “how do you know?”, and check the independent work.
Misconceptions. Rushing without checking. Slow down and check your work.
13–15. Assessment questions, answer keys, marking scheme
Use the quiz, the 10-mark exam practice and the worksheet on this page. All answers and marking guides are in the answer sections above. Re-check every answer before use.
16–19. Remediation, enrichment, homework, teacher reflection
Remediation. Re-read the examples slowly and use the sentence frames. Enrichment. Make up your own example and teach it to someone at home. Homework. See above.
Teacher reflection. After teaching, record: which ideas learners understood; which misconceptions occurred; which activities worked; which learners need more practice; and what to improve next time.
Sources and standards
This lesson is based on the sources below, and no official endorsement is claimed. Reference starting points: Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Cambridge Primary and the IB Primary Years Programme. Where a standard code is named, it points to the official framework.
Official standards for this topic area. Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (official site): Grade 4 » Writing; Grade 4 » Language. These pages list the standards that cover this topic area; read them alongside the lesson.
Research used to shape this lesson. Common Core W.4.6 and W.4.4 (use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing); Cambridge Primary English Stage 4 (presenting writing). These sources informed the lesson.