RCI-12736 · Storytelling

Storytelling — Primary Starter Skill Builder · Club / Workshop

Shape memorable stories using character, structure, setting, conflict and voice. This version is designed for ages 7–9 at starter level through social, activity-rich workshop learning.

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What you should be able to do

  • Develop secure character with highly supported practice.
  • Develop increasingly independent plot with highly supported practice.
  • Develop applied setting with highly supported practice.
  • Develop confident narrative voice with highly supported practice.
  • Apply Storytelling skills through structured practice appropriate to ages 7–9.
  • Reflect on progress, explain strategies used and identify a clear next step.

Course journey

Unit 1 · Create the CharacterFocus: character

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 7–9.

Unit 2 · Shape the PlotFocus: plot

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 7–9.

Unit 3 · Build the WorldFocus: setting

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 7–9.

Unit 4 · Tell It PowerfullyFocus: narrative voice

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 7–9.

How learning is evidenced

Practice evidence

Short activities, reading responses, writing tasks, discussion or applied practice depending on the pathway.

Completion task

A final age- and level-appropriate task demonstrating the key course outcomes. Successful completion can generate an RCI certificate of completion; it is not presented as a regulated qualification.

Who this pathway is for

This pathway is designed for Primary learners (ages 7–9) who want to develop character, plot, setting, narrative voice at Starter level.

Progression

After completion, learners can move into a higher-level pathway within Storytelling, apply the skill in another literacy domain, join a Reading Ambassador pathway, or continue through the Reading Passport and Literacy App.

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