What information should the fictional protagonist notice before choosing?
Students will be able to
Write third-person narration that shows a character noticing who has no task.
Label two clear inclusion options for readers to choose.
Code on-click navigation so readers follow different story routes.
Describe a realistic outcome of the chosen inclusion action.
Key vocabulary
rolestabilitytradeoff
The student journey
This is a build — not a worksheet packet
Every lesson runs like the story students are about to make: read it, write it, build it, polish it, publish it. The printables scaffold each stage — the published Elementari project is the destination.
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Read
Students read a short, high-interest passage — a real-world hook, not a dry textbook definition — to spark ideas for what they'll make.
📖The Stability Checker
This is an original mentor story informed by reviewed SEL guidance.…
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In the studio, students bring the project to life — adding art and following the exact writing and coding steps shown below. The Studio Compass walks them through it, one step at a time.
🧭Studio CompassStep 1 / 8
Design the cover
Choose a background, write a title about including a club member, and write a subtitle naming the two choices.
Key words — tap to learnOn Drag
Each step checks off & advances on its own
All 8 studio steps · dynamic to the project
1Design the cover~20 min
2Create the meeting scene~5 min
3Show the quiet member~5 min
4Offer two options~25 min
5Create the hands-on setup~15 min
6Code the hands-on interaction~25 min
7Create the coordinating setup~20 min
8Write the outcome page~10 min
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Polish
ongoing
Teacher and peer feedback pin right onto the project — students revise until it's ready to share.
Feedback on the project2 pins
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Add one more sentence here so readers get the full picture.
👍 2Teacher
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The interaction is clear — it helps the reader follow the project!
A couple of things to gather, a few quick steps to prep — then you're ready to hand it to students.
What you need
A device per student or pair
Internet connection
Headphones or speakers
Prep · about 10 min
1Print the student kits
2Assign this lesson to your students
3Skim the build steps
Teacher background
What you need to know
The protagonist should notice observable details (who has no task or visible materials) without assuming others' motives. An inclusive action changes who can participate by changing roles, invitations, or tasks, and it may produce tradeoffs such as slower work but stronger results.
Key terms
role
A job or part someone has in a team.
stability
How steady or likely to stay upright something is.
tradeoff
A time when choosing one thing means giving up something else.
Watch for these misconceptions
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assumes motives →Ask the student to cross out any sentence that says why someone feels something; keep only observable actions or words.
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vague option labels →Prompt the writer to replace a label with a short verb phrase (two words) that names the action.
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uses first person instead of third →Remind the student to check pronouns; read one sentence aloud and replace I/my with he/they or the character's name if needed.
Standards alignment
Aligned to the standards you teach
Every task maps to a specific standard, so planning and reporting are covered.
Tracking 7 frameworks: Common Core ELA, Common Core Math, NGSS +4
Common Core State Standards — English Language Arts
4 standards
W.5.1
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose.
Also addressedW.5.2 · W.5.3 · L.5.6
Full task-by-task mapping — including Depth of Knowledge — is in the answer key.
Differentiation & accessibility
Built to reach every learner
One lesson, three built-in paths — with accessibility baked into the materials, not bolted on afterward.
Extra support
Emerging readers & writers
Read-aloud and multilingual support in the Elementari build
Studio Compass highlights one task at a time — including the coding
Sentence frames and a word bank so it is never a blank page
On grade
The core lesson
The passage and storyboard exactly as written
Model answers and “look-fors” in the answer key
Self-check chips at every milestone
Ready for more
Extension & challenge
Challenge vocabulary and a real-world extension question
Deepen one existing page or interaction — without changing the required mechanics
A longer, evidence-based reflection prompt
Accessibility, built inPredictable step-by-step structureOne task at a time · Studio CompassHighlighted response areasLow-stimulation printMovement-friendly pacingDesigned so every student can design, write, and code — with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia in mind.
Questions
Teacher FAQ
Do I — or my students — need to know how to code?
No. Coding concepts are introduced in plain language exactly when students need them, and Studio Compass confirms each milestone so students keep moving without you troubleshooting. The teacher guide walks you through the whole build, answers included.
How long does this lesson take?
About 1 week, paced into 45-minute class periods. You can spread it out or compress it — students pick up where they left off, so it doesn't have to finish in one sitting.
What devices does this lesson work on?
Students can read, write, code, and publish on Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, laptops, or desktops. All they need is a modern browser — nothing to download or install.
What is Studio Compass?
Studio Compass is the step-by-step guide inside the Studio. It shows students what to do next, identifies the exact coding blocks they need, and confirms completed milestones so they can keep moving independently.
How does this lesson support different learners?
This lesson includes read-to-me with synchronized highlighting, a built-in glossary, and picture-based storyboarding, with writing and coding scaffolds you can dial up or down. Students can work with guided support or more independently — and still finish the same project.
Ready when you are
Bring this lesson to your class
Import your class, assign in one click, and watch them build — the whole kit comes with it.
