Code a Story Unplugged Coding Activity
Code a Story Unplugged Coding Activity
Digital file
Instant download after purchase
Join the STEM Teachers Club to get every lesson from Carly and Adam.
Retell a story using coding!
In this unplugged coding activity, Students create a story map of any fictional story. They use their story map to code the sequence of events that happen in the story.
New to Coding?
No worries! Coding can be intimidating, but you don't have to have a background in computer science to teach coding. This resource is designed to be so simple a sub could use it. Get started with coding today! Perfect activity for Hour of Code.
Coding Process:
Students learn the logic and thinking that goes into writing codes using Directional Coding. They focus on 3 vocabulary words: Programmer, Code, and Sequence.
Students connect coding and sequencing to retelling stories. After students write their code, they use it to retell the story with their partner. At the end, students reflect on what they learned using the included reflection pages.
Material List:
- Scissors
- Paper
- Any Fiction Story (Example, 3 Little Pigs)
Includes:
- Teacher Instructions (with differentiation and photos)
- Student Instructions
- Story Map (2 Difficulty Options)
- Student Coding Journal
- Student Unplugged Coding Activity (Includes Partner Coding Practice)
- Student Reflection Sheet
- Coding Vocabulary Words
- CSTA and Common Core Standards