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aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_typeGive a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subjectReading
What age groupYear or Grade 7
What topicNarrative Essay
Quantity1
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Lesson Starter: Journey Through Storytelling

Objective:

Engage students in the creative process of writing a narrative essay by tapping into their imagination and personal experiences.

Introduction

Imagine you’re setting off on a journey, but instead of packing your suitcase, you're packing your imagination! Today, we’re going to embark on a creative adventure that will prepare us to write our own narrative essays. These essays will not just tell a story; they’ll transport readers into the world you create through your words.

Activity: Imaginary Object Exploration

  1. Select Your Object: Each student will choose a common object from the classroom (for example, a pencil, a book, or even a shoe). You can also prepare a set of unique items in a mystery box to make it more exciting.

  2. Observation and Reflection:

    • Spend five minutes observing your chosen object.
    • Think about its history, what adventures it might have been a part of, and how it feels to hold it. Try to imagine that this object has a life of its own!

  3. Group Sharing:

    • Form small groups and share your thoughts.
    • Encourage each other to come up with imaginative backstories for the objects. For example, if someone picked a pencil, they might say it has traveled through numerous exams, or maybe it was once the favorite tool of a famous author.

Guided Visualization

Next, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Picture a world where your object comes to life. What would it say? Who would it meet? What adventures would it embark on? Spend a few moments in this imaginary world, steadily developing your narrative.

Transition to Writing

Now, it’s time to take the sparks of creativity you've generated and put them into words! You’ll be writing a narrative essay centered around your chosen object, focusing on crafting vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and an exciting plot.

  1. Essay Structure:

    • Introduction: Introduce your object and set the scene.
    • Body Paragraphs: Develop the story, highlighting challenges, triumphs, and transformations along the way.
    • Conclusion: Reflect on what your object (and by extension, you) learned from the journey.

  2. Writing Prompt: "Write a narrative essay titled ‘The Adventures of My Object’ where your chosen object is the main character on an unforgettable journey."

Closing

As you begin your essays, remember that every snapshot of your imagination can be a doorway into a captivating narrative. So, feel free to let your creativity run wild and dive into the depths of storytelling. Let the adventure begin!