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Which subject	English
What topic	Narrative
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Narrative

Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify the key components of a narrative
• Students will be able to write a narrative using a clear structure
• Students will be able to work collaboratively to develop new ideas

Grade/Age Group:

Year/Grade 6

Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed narrative cards (one per student)
• Writing paper and pens/pencils

National Curriculum:

• Students will be able to apply narrative structures to their writing
• Students will be able to write in a clear and organized way

Lesson Structure:

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction and Recap	3 mins	Recap the previous lesson by asking students to share one thing they learned. Briefly introduce the objectives using the whiteboard.
2	Narrative Components	10 mins	Use the whiteboard to provide a clear definition of the component parts of a narrative (e.g. setting, characters, plot). Have students work in pairs to fill out their printed narrative cards with examples.
3	Group Activity	10 mins	Divide students into small groups of 4-5 and give them a prompt for a narrative. Have each group discuss and create a rough draft of a narrative together.
4	Sharing and Feedback	3 mins	Have each group share their narrative with the class. Give brief feedback on the strongest aspects and areas for improvement.
5	Individual Writing	3 mins	Give students the remainder of the time to draft their own narrative using one of the prompts given earlier.
6	Conclusion and Homework	1 min	Remind students of the homework assignment (to finish their narrative) and collect the printed narrative cards for later use.

Grouping:

Students will work in pairs for Step 2 and in small groups for Step 3.

Assessment:

The teacher will collect the completed narrative cards during Step 5 and review the individual narratives as homework. The group activity will also be assessed through participation and the quality of group writing.

Lesson script

Step 1: Introduction and Recap (3 mins)

• Good morning, class!
• Let's start by quickly recapping what we learned in the previous lesson.
• Can anyone share one thing they learned?
• Today, we will be learning about narrative structures in writing and how to apply them.
• We will be focusing on three objectives: identifying the components of a narrative, writing a clear and organized narrative, and working collaboratively to develop new ideas.
• Please take out your printed narrative cards and follow along.

Step 2: Narrative Components (10 mins)

• A narrative has different parts that make up a story. These include the setting, characters, and plot.
• On the whiteboard, I will provide a clear definition of each of these components.
• Now, I want you to work with your partner to fill out your narrative cards with examples of each component.
• You have 5 minutes to complete this task.

Step 3: Group Activity (10 mins)

• Great job, everyone! Now that we understand the parts of a narrative, we will work on creating one together in small groups.
• Please find your assigned group and gather together.
• I will provide each group with a prompt for a narrative.
• You will have 10 minutes to discuss and create a rough draft of the narrative together.

Step 4: Sharing and Feedback (3 mins)

• Time's up! Let's hear what each group has come up with.
• Each group will share their narrative with the rest of the class.
• After each group shares, we'll give some brief feedback on the strongest aspects and areas for improvement.

Step 5: Individual Writing (15 mins)

• Now that we've learned about the parts of a narrative and how to create one together, it's time to write your own.
• Please choose one of the prompts we used in group work and take the remainder of the class to draft your own narrative.
• Remember to include the setting, characters, and plot.

Step 6: Conclusion and Homework (1 min)

• That's all the time we have for today.
• Before you leave, please remember to turn in your completed printed narrative cards.
• Also, your homework for tonight is to finish your individual narrative.
• Have a great day and I'll see you tomorrow!

Homework

1. What are the three components of a narrative?
2. Give an example of a setting from a narrative.
3. Who are the characters in your individual narrative?
4. What is the plot of the narrative you created in your group?
5. What aspect of your group narrative do you think was the strongest? Why?
6. How will you improve your individual narrative before submitting it as homework?
7. Can you identify any similarities or differences between the narratives created by the different groups in class today?

Printables

|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------| | What are the components of a narrative? | | | Can you give an example of a setting in a narrative? | | | What is the definition of a plot in a narrative? | | | What is the purpose of group work in this lesson? | | | What are some strong aspects of your group's narrative? | | | What is the homework for tonight? | | | How much time is given for individual writing? | | | What are the three objectives of this lesson? | | | What is the purpose of the printed narrative cards provided in this lesson? | | | What is the main topic being taught in this lesson? | |

Backup questions

1. If you could add one more component to a narrative, what would it be and why?
2. Can you think of a narrative you've read or watched that had a unique setting? What was it and what impact did it have on the story?
3. How might a story's plot change if you switched the main character with the villain?
4. What is the most important part of a narrative in your opinion? Why?
5. Think about the rough draft you created in small groups. If you could go back and change one thing about it, what would it be and why?