Soaring Stories Lesson Plan Soaring Stories: Planes 3!
Screenplay Creation Guide • 3rd Grade (Tier 3 Support)
90 Minutes
Why this Lesson?
This lesson empowers students to express their creativity and develop storytelling skills while building a narrative based on a familiar and engaging universe. It helps organize thoughts and bring imaginative ideas to life using visual supports tailored for students with autism.
Objective
Students will create a step-by-step story outline for a 'Planes 3' screenplay, focusing on character development, setting, conflict, resolution, and theme.
Preparation & Materials
Prep Steps (15 min)
Review all generated materials including the Slide Deck and Worksheets.
Gather drawing supplies (crayons, colored pencils, markers) and paper.
Ensure access to a device for viewing the slide deck.
Print all worksheets, the Story Outline Page, and the Teacher Guide.
Resources Needed
Story Steps Slide Deck
Character Crew Worksheet
Setting the Scene Worksheet
The Big Problem! Worksheet
Solving the Skies Worksheet
The Grand Finale Worksheet
Lessons Learned Worksheet
Story Outline Page
Storyboard Template
Teacher/Parent Guide
Instructional Steps
5 min
Introduction & Warm-Up
Welcome the student and introduce the 'Planes 3' project. Review the main steps using the Story Steps Slide Deck .
15 min
Step 1: Choose Your Crew!
Every good story needs awesome characters. Use the Character Crew Worksheet .
Guide choosing favorite existing characters and inventing new ones.
Encourage drawing and using sentence frames.
Discuss the main hero and their special qualities.
10 min
Step 2: Where in the World?
The setting is where the magic happens. Use the Setting the Scene Worksheet .
Draw or describe the location using provided sentence frames.
Discuss interesting sensory details of the chosen setting.
15 min
Step 3: What's the Big Problem?
Challenges make stories exciting! Use The Big Problem! Worksheet .
Identify the main conflict or disaster for the characters.
Explore the emotions the problem evokes in the hero.
15 min
Step 4: Fixing the Skies
How will heroes solve the problem? Use the Solving the Skies Worksheet .
Brainstorm strategies and teamwork-based solutions.
Emphasize that multiple attempts are normal in storytelling.
10 min
Step 5: The Grand Finale!
The exciting climax. Use The Grand Finale Worksheet .
Describe the ultimate solution and celebrate the creative outcome.
5 min
Step 6: Lessons Learned
The heart of the story. Use the Lessons Learned Worksheet .
Identify the main message (theme).
Connect the lesson to the student's real-life experiences.
10 min
Outline & Scene Breakdown
Consolidate ideas onto the Story Outline Page .
Briefly introduce storyboarding using the Storyboard Template .
5 min
Wrap-Up & Praise
Recap the amazing story. Provide positive reinforcement and suggest using the Teacher/Parent Guide for extension.
Story Steps Slide Deck Soaring Stories: Planes 3!
Get ready to create your own movie story!
Teacher Note: Welcome the student! This is a story for a movie!
1
Choose Your Crew!
Who are the amazing planes in your story?
Old friends like Dusty?
New heroes we've never met?
Teacher Note: Help the student choose who will be the main star.
2
Where in the World?
Every story needs a place!
☁️ A bustling airport?
🏝️ A faraway land?
🏁 High-flying race track?
Teacher Note: Ask where their favorite Planes movie scenes happen.
3
What's the Big Problem?
What challenge will your planes face?
A tough race?
A broken part?
A scary storm?
Teacher Note: Problems make stories exciting! Like Woody getting lost.
4
Fixing the Skies
How will your heroes try to solve it?
🤝 Working together?
🛠️ Using special skills?
🙋♂️ Asking for help?
Teacher Note: Discuss how characters try different ideas.
5
The Grand Finale!
How do they finally save the day?
Clever Plan!
Daring Rescue!
Teamwork Wins!
Teacher Note: This is the 'Aha!' moment. Build excitement!
6
Lessons Learned
What message does your story share?
❤️ Friendship is power!
🔥 Never give up!
🌟 Helping others!
Teacher Note: Ask what their story might teach someone.
7
Break it Down!
Let's break your story into scenes!
Beginning
Middle
End
Teacher Note: Explain that scenes are like chapters.
Ready to Fly!
You've got the start of an amazing story. Now let's bring it to life!
Character Crew Worksheet CHARACTER CREW
Name:
Date:
Who Will Fly in Your Story?
Every great adventure needs amazing planes! Let's choose your movie stars.
1 Our Old Friends
My favorite plane is:
They are special because:
Another favorite plane is:
They are special because:
2 New Flyers Joining the Team!
New plane name:
They look like:
Their special skill:
Draw your new plane here
Another new plane name:
They look like:
Their special skill:
Draw your other plane here
Your Main Hero!
The plane who will try hardest to solve the problem.
My main hero is:
They are the hero because:
Setting the Scene Worksheet Setting the Scene
Name:
Date:
Where Does Your Story Fly?
Every story needs a place where all the action happens!
1 Choose Your Main Setting
Circle one or add your own idea!
Propwash Junction
High-Flying Race Track
International Airport
A Secret Research Lab
A Beautiful Sky Wilderness
My Own Idea...
My story's main setting is:
2 Describe Your Setting
This place looks like:
It feels like:
Draw Your Setting!
Show us where the magic happens!
The Big Problem! Worksheet The Big Problem!
Name:
Date:
What Goes Wrong?
Every exciting story has a challenge to solve!
1 What is the main problem?
Is it a race disaster? A broken part? A lost friend?
The big problem in my story is:
2 Who does this problem affect?
Does it hurt the whole team or just the hero?
3 How do the characters feel?
😟 Worried
😢 Sad
😠 Angry
🤔 Confused
Draw the Problem!
Show us what the big challenge looks like!
Solving the Skies Worksheet Solving the Skies
Name:
Date:
How Do They Try to Fix It?
Usually, it takes more than one try to win the day!
1 First Try!
First, my characters try to:
It works / doesn't work because:
Draw first attempt
2 Second Try! (Maybe with help?)
Next, they try to:
This attempt works / doesn't work because:
Draw second attempt
Teamwork Time!
How do your characters work together to find a solution?
The Grand Finale Worksheet The Grand Finale!
Name:
Date:
How Do They Finally Win?
This is the most exciting part! The big solution!
1 The Big Solution!
What is the clever or brave way your characters finally fix everything?
2 Who helps in the end?
Does one hero do it alone, or do friends work together?
3 What happens after?
Are they celebrating? Happy landing?
Draw the Grand Finale!
Show us the most exciting moment when the problem is finally solved!
Lessons Learned Worksheet Lessons Learned
Name:
Date:
What Did We Learn?
Every great movie has a heart and a message.
1 The Main Message
The lesson my characters learn is:
2 How did they learn it?
Working together? Being brave? Trying hard?
3 How does it help for the future?
How will this make them better friends or better planes?
Draw the Lesson Bubble!
Draw a picture that shows the heart of your story!
Story Outline Page My Planes 3 Story Outline
Ready for Takeoff!
Story Title
1. My Character Crew
Main Hero:
Friends/Team:
New Faces:
2. Setting the Scene
3. The Big Problem!
What goes wrong:
Who it affects:
4. Solving the Skies
First Try:
Teamwork Solution:
5. The Grand Finale!
The Big Solution:
Final Celebration:
6. Lessons Learned
The heart of my story:
My Story in One Sentence!
My story is about who but happens, so and finally learning that .
Storyboard Template Movie Storyboard
Bringing Your Planes 3 Scenes to Life!
Production: Planes 3
1
Scene Title
Draw Scene Here
Narration
Dialogue
Name
Name
2
Scene Title
Draw Scene Here
Narration
Dialogue
3
Scene Title
Draw Scene Here
Narration
Dialogue Teacher Parent Guide Facilitation Guide
Helping Your Storyteller Soar!
General Tips for Success
Be patient and positive: Praise effort and creativity over perfection. Every idea is a good idea in brainstorming!
Use visuals: Point to the pictures on the worksheets and in the slide deck frequently to maintain focus.
Break down tasks: If a step feels too big, break it into smaller parts (e.g., "Let's just draw the wings first").
Model if needed: Offer an example or two from existing Planes movies to spark ideas (e.g., "Remember when Dusty had to fly through the storm?").
Flexibility: Allow for drawing first, then writing, or vice-versa, depending on the student's preference.
Step-by-Step Prompts
Step 1: Character Crew
"Who is the main hero of your story? What makes them super?"
"Are there any other planes you love from the movies?"
"Let's invent a brand new plane! What special skill do they have?"
Step 2: Describe Setting
"Where does this story take place? Is it a race? A faraway land?"
"What does this place look like? Is it sunny? Busy? Calm?"
"Imagine being there. What sounds would you hear?"
Step 3: Identify Problem
"What big challenge or trouble happens in your story?"
"Why is this a problem for your hero?"
"How does this problem make the planes feel?"
Step 4: Solving Steps
"What's the first thing they try to fix it? Does it work?"
"If that doesn't work, what's next? Do they ask a friend?"
"How do characters work as a team to figure it out?"
Step 5: The Grand Finale
"What is the most exciting moment when they solve it?"
"Who is there for the final push?"
"What does the ending look like? Celebration?"
Step 6: Lessons Learned
"What important lesson did they learn about life?"
"What message do you want people to learn from your movie?"
"How will this lesson help them in the next movie?"
Consolidation: Storyboarding
Use the Story Outline Page to bring all the pieces together. Then, move to the Storyboard Template . Explain that movies are made "scene by scene." Focus on one box at a time to prevent overwhelm.
