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Lucky Legends
A Narrative Writing Adventure
"What would happen if YOU found a leprechaun?"
What is a Narrative?
A narrative is a story that has a:
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Beginning
Characters and Setting
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Middle
The Problem / Events
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End
The Solution
Your Mission
"One morning, you walk outside and spot a trail of shiny gold coins leading into the woods..."
Write a story about your adventure catching (or trying to catch) a leprechaun!
Step 1: Brainstorming
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Who?
Think of your leprechaun's name and personality.
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Where?
Describe the setting using your 5 senses.
Juicy Details to Include:
Shimmering rainbow
A tiny green hat
A mischievous giggle
A pot of golden treasure
The smell of fresh clover
Magic Transition Words
Use these to keep your story moving!
First, ...
Then, ...
Suddenly, ...
Next, ...
After that, ...
Finally, ...
The Road to Gold
Plan
Draft
Check
Publish
Shamrock Sketcher Bubble Map Shamrock Sketcher
Graphic Organizer for My Lucky Legend
Name:
Date:
My Main Idea
THE DAY I FOUND A LEPRECHAUN
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Characters
Who is in your story? (You, the leprechaun, friends?)
Setting
Where and when does the story happen?
Beginning
How does it start? Spotting the gold?
The Problem
What challenge do you face while chasing him?
End/Resolution
How is the problem fixed? Did you get the gold?
The Surprise
What is one magical detail or surprise?
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Pro Tip: Use short phrases and keywords in your bubbles. You will write full sentences in your rough draft next!
Pot of Gold Planner Rough Draft Pot of Gold Planner
My Lucky Legend: Rough Draft
Name:
Magic Word Bank
Shimmering Mischievous Emerald Leprechaun Clover Gigantic Suddenly Treasured
Transition Checklist
First,
Then,
Next,
Finally,
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The Beginning
(Hook the reader, introduce characters & setting)
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The Middle
(Describe the events, the problem, and dialogue)
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The End
(Resolve the problem and wrap up your story)
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My Lucky Legend
Story Title
Written and Illustrated by: ____________________________
Draw a snapshot from your legend here!
Leprechaun Lookout Checklist Leprechaun Lookout
The Ultimate Proofreading Checklist
Author:
Peer Editor:
Grammar & Punctuation
I started every sentence with a Capital Letter.
I used punctuation (. ! ?) at the End of every sentence.
I used Quotation Marks (" ") when a character spoke.
Story Magic
My story has a clear Beginning, Middle, and End.
I used at least 3 Transition Words (First, Then, Next).
I added "Juicy Details" and Adjectives to describe the setting.
Self-Rating:
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One goal for my next story: Rainbow Riddle Story Starter Rainbow Riddle
A Fill-in-the-Blank Adventure!
Name: ____________________
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How to Play: Do not read the story yet! First, fill in the blanks below with the type of word requested. Then, read your silly legend aloud!
One morning, I was walking to the (Place) when I saw a (Adjective) leprechaun hiding behind a (Noun) . He was wearing a tiny (Color) hat and holding a magical (Noun) . Suddenly, he started to (Verb) very (Adverb) . "You'll never catch my (Noun - Plural) !" he shouted. I tried to grab him, but I tripped over a (Noun) . In the blink of an eye, he turned into a (Animal) and vanished into a puff of (Something Smelly) . All that was left was a single, shiny (Object) . It was the most (Adjective) day ever!
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Lucky Leprechaun Craft Guide Lucky Leprechaun Craft
Build your own leprechaun friend!
Instructions:
1. Color the pieces below.
2. Cut along the dotted lines.
3. Glue the beard onto the face.
4. Glue the hat on top!
Hat
(Buckle)
Face
Beard
Color this bright orange!
Bowtie
Magic Shamrocks
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Lucky Legend Writing Sample Teacher Resource: Student Sample
The Golden Giggles of Finn
Written by: A Third Grade Lucky Legend
One chilly morning, I noticed a shimmering trail of tiny gold coins on my back porch. My heart hammered like a drum! I grabbed my backpack and followed the trail deep into the Whispering Woods. The air smelled like fresh clover and magic.
Suddenly, I heard a mischievous giggle coming from behind a gigantic oak tree. I peeked around and saw a tiny man in an emerald suit. He was polishing a big pot of gold! "Caught you!" I shouted. The leprechaun, whose name was Finn, jumped three feet into the air.
Finn tried to run, but his shoelaces were tied together. He grumbled, "Fine, you caught me! But I'll only give you one coin if you can solve my riddle." He asked me what has a pot of gold but no hands. I thought hard and whispered, "A rainbow!"
Finn laughed and handed me a heavy, glowing coin. Then, in a puff of green smoke, he vanished! I walked home feeling like the luckiest kid in the world. I still have that coin on my nightstand today.
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Sample Illustration: Finn by the Oak Tree
Rainbow Riddle Answer Key Rainbow Riddle
Teacher Answer Key & Guide
Activity Purpose
This activity is designed to practice identifying parts of speech (nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs) in a fun, low-stakes way. It also models narrative pacing and the use of dialogue.
One morning, I was walking to the park when I saw a tiny leprechaun hiding behind a bush . He was wearing a tiny green hat and holding a magical wand . Suddenly, he started to dance very quickly . "You'll never catch my coins !" he shouted. I tried to grab him, but I tripped over a rock . In the blink of an eye, he turned into a rabbit and vanished into a puff of stinky cheese . All that was left was a single, shiny button . It was the most exciting day ever!
Teaching Tip
Before students start, review the parts of speech. Have students work in pairs where one student asks for the word types and the other provides them, then switch for the second half of the page!
Leprechaun Craft Assembly Guide Craft Assembly Guide
Teacher & Student Visual Example
YOUR FINISHED LEPRECHAUN
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Glue the Beard behind the bottom edge of the Face circle.
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Place the Hat on top of the head and the Bowtie under the chin!