Wind Narrative Support Guide
CKLA Unit 1 • ELD Scaffold Personal Narrative Structure
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Story Structure Language
Anchor Guide & Sentence Frames for Harness the Wind
Text Focus: William Kamkwamba's Story
Sequence Words: Time & Order
Use transition words to show when events happen
First
Opening event
Next
Following action
Then
What happens next
After that
Continuing action
Later
Time passes
Finally / In the end
Closing resolution
1
Beginning
Introduce Main Character & Setting
At the beginning...
The story begins when...
The setting is...
The main character is...
The character wants...
💡 Model: At the beginning, William lived in Wimbe, Malawi. He wanted to go to school and help his family.
2
Middle
The Challenge, Problem & Actions Taken
Next... / Then...
After that...
The problem begins when...
The character faces a challenge because...
The character decides to...
💡 Model: A severe drought caused famine. William decided to build a windmill using parts from the scrap yard.
3
End
The Solution, Resolution & Lesson Learned
Finally... / In the end...
The problem is solved when...
The character learns...
The story teaches us...
💡 Model: In the end, the windmill powered a light bulb. The story teaches us that curiosity and hard work bring hope.
Key Narrative Concept Words
Essential terms for discussing story structure
Narrative
A story about real events that happen over time.
Problem
A difficult challenge that needs to be solved.
Solution
An action or invention that fixes the problem.
Electricity
Energy that powers lights, pumps, and devices.
Sentence Formula: [Sequence Word] + [Story Structure Starter] + [Specific Detail from Story] Turn to page 2 to write! ➔
Guided Practice Personal Narrative Story Map
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Harness the Wind • Retell Organizer
Use the sentence starters and word bank to summarize William Kamkwamba's story in complete sentences.
Word Bank: Story Concepts & Details Select key terms to complete your sentences
William curious young inventor
Wimbe, Malawi farming village in Africa
drought & famine no rain and food shortage
library book energy & science guide
scrap yard pipes, fan & bicycle parts
windmill tower wooden frame for wind
electricity power to light the bulb
persevered never gave up on his goal
1 Beginning (Setting & Main Character) Start with: At the beginning... / The setting is...
At the beginning,
The main character is
He wants to
2 Middle (Problem & Actions Taken) Start with: Next... / The problem begins when...
The problem begins when
Next, he faces a challenge because
After that, the character decides to
3 End (Solution & Lesson Learned) Start with: Finally... / The story teaches us...
Finally, the problem is solved when
The story teaches us that
My Writing Checklist
Check each box after reviewing your work
I used Beginning, Middle, and End story structure starters.
I used sequence transition words (First, Next, Then, Finally).
My sentences tell about William's problem, tower, and windmill.
Wind Visual Sequencing Activity
CKLA Unit 1 • Visual & Sensory ELD Read-Aloud Support
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Visual Cause-and-Effect Anchor
Interactive Visual & Sensory Supports for Harness the Wind
Look, Touch & Speak
Story Arc: Problem ➔ Solution ➔ Outcome Follow how the challenge leads to an invention
Problem The Challenge
Dry dirt
Dying crops
Dark home
Dry dirt, dying crops, and dark house (no electricity).
No rain fell in Malawi. Plants dried up and families were hungry with no power.
Tactile Cue: Touch dry soil or a dried plant
Solution The Action
Scrap parts
Blowing wind
Blades spin
Scrap materials (bicycle, pipes) and wind spinning the blades.
William gathered junk from the scrap yard and constructed a tall tower.
Tactile Cue: Blow on a pinwheel or toy fan
Outcome The Result
Bulb lights!
Water pumps
Green crops
A glowing light bulb and water pumping to green crops!
The spinning blades generated real electricity to light up homes and pump water.
Tactile Cue: Click flashlight on to shine light
Oral Check-In Frame Target Speaking Response with Visual Cues
Use during comprehension check-ins
“William used wind to make light .”
Teacher Prompt: “How did William help his village?”
Student Reply: “William used wind to make light!”
Key Story Concepts & Visual Icons
Clear vocabulary definitions for reading
Windmill
A tall tower with spinning blades that catches wind.
Electricity
Energy transmitted through wires to turn on lights.
Idea
A creative thought or plan to solve a hard problem.
Problem
A severe difficulty like famine that needs a solution.
Tactile Object Bag: Hands-On Read-Aloud Connections
1. Pinwheel / Fan: Blow air to demonstrate how wind creates mechanical movement.
2. Flashlight: Click on when William connects the wires to demonstrate light energy.
3. Dry plant / soil: Feel dry ground to connect with the severe drought and famine.
Hands-On Activity Read-Aloud Picture Sequence
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Picture Sequencing Board