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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | characterisation in narratives |
| What length (min) | 40 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 5 |
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This lesson is designed for 40 minutes of English class for Grade 5 students. The topic to be covered is characterisation in narratives. Students will be learning about the different components that make up a character, such as physical descriptions, personalities, and motivations. They will also be practising their own characterisation skills by creating their own characters and writing short narratives.
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
To start the lesson, the teacher will ask students to brainstorm a list of their favourite fictional characters. They will then discuss as a class what makes these characters memorable and interesting. This will introduce the idea that characters are an important aspect of storytelling.
The teacher will provide a brief overview of the different components of characterisation, such as physical description, personality traits, and motivations. They will also give examples of how authors use these components to create well-rounded and interesting characters.
Students will be divided into small groups and provided with a short story or excerpt from a longer narrative that contains several different characters. They will then work together to identify the various components of characterisation that the author uses for each character in the text.
Each student will be asked to create their own character, using the different components of characterisation that they have learned about. They will then write a short narrative that includes their character, trying to use characterisation to make their story more engaging.
In the final minutes of the lesson, the teacher will review the key concepts covered, and ask students to share their own characters and stories. This will provide an opportunity for students to share their work and practice their communication skills.
Students' understanding of characterisation in narratives can be assessed through their participation in class discussions and activities, as well as by reviewing their written responses to the group and independent activities. The teacher may also choose to provide feedback on the narratives that students write, with a focus on how successfully they incorporated characterisation techniques into their writing.