Lesson Plans

Narrative Writing with Once Upon a Tim

Grades: Grades 3-5

Subject Area: Language Arts

Made Possible By: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

This narrative writing program is inspired by the highly illustrated book series Once Upon a Tim by Stuart Gibbs. Tim dreams of becoming a knight and sets out on a quest with his best friend Belinda and faithful fr-dog Rover to make his dream become a reality. Your students will have fun with these writing activities as they create unique characters and develop their own hero quest stories!

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Complete Kit
Complete Kit
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 3
Writer’s Guide Handout
Writer’s Guide Handout
Poster
Poster
Standards
Standards
Watch the Once Upon a Tim Trailer
Watch the Once Upon a Tim Trailer
Once Upon a Tim Activity Book
Once Upon a Tim Activity Book
Once Upon a Tim Reading Group Guide
Once Upon a Tim Reading Group Guide
The Labyrinth of Doom Reading Group Guide
The Labyrinth of Doom Reading Group Guide
Learn More About Once Upon a Tim
Learn More About Once Upon a Tim