| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Narrative |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 5 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Narrative
Year 5
English
20 students
This lesson corresponds with the Australian Curriculum for English, specifically focusing on the development of narrative text structure and creative writing practices.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Narratives | 5 | Begin with a brief discussion on what a narrative is. Ask students for examples of narratives they know. Introduce the components: beginning, middle, end. |
| 2 | Example Analysis | 5 | Read a short narrative example as a class. Discuss its structure, identifying the beginning, middle, and end together. |
| 3 | Printable Card Activity | 10 | Distribute narrative structure cards to students. Instruct them to fill in the components of a narrative they will create based on a prompt you provide. |
| 4 | Writing Time | 5 | Allow students time to draft their narratives on paper using their filled-in cards as a guide. Encourage creativity while following the structure discussed. |
| 5 | Random Check | 3 | Collect or randomly check the students' narrative cards to assess understanding of the structural components. Provide brief feedback as needed. |
| 6 | Sharing and Reflection | 2 | Pair students to share their narratives with a partner. Encourage constructive feedback on their storytelling. |
Ask students to finish their narratives at home and submit them in the next lesson. Remind them that they will not be required to present in front of the class, but they should be prepared for peer review.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into the wonderful world of narratives. Can anyone remind us what a narrative is? Yes, that's right—it's a story! Narratives often have a structure that helps us tell them clearly.
Now, who can share an example of a narrative they know? Great examples, everyone!
So, let's talk about the key components. Every narrative typically has three parts: the beginning, where the story starts; the middle, where the action unfolds; and the end, where everything wraps up nicely.
Keep these in mind as we go through today's activities!"
"Next, we're going to read a short narrative together. As I read, listen carefully and think about the structure.
[Read a selected example narrative aloud.]
Now, let’s discuss what we heard. What was the beginning of the story? Yes, it introduced the main characters and the setting. How about the middle? That’s where the main events took place, right? And finally, what happened at the end? Excellent observations!
You all did a fantastic job identifying those components."
"Now, it’s time to get a little creative! I’m handing out some narrative structure cards. Each card has sections labelled for the beginning, middle, and end of a narrative.
Please take a prompt from the board—let's say, 'A day at the beach'—and fill in each part of your card based on that prompt. Remember to think about what happens first, the main events that follow, and how the story will wrap up.
You have about 10 minutes to complete this. Go ahead!"
"Great job, everyone! Now that you have your cards filled out, it's time to start writing your narratives. Using the structure you created, draft your narrative on paper.
Remember, it's your story, so let your creativity shine through! Aim to keep your writing clear and structured. You have 5 minutes for this."
"Alright, time's up! Please pass your narrative structure cards to the front of the room. I will do a quick check to see how well you captured the narrative components.
I might call out a few of you to give a short thumbs-up or down on understanding your story structure. If there's anything you feel unsure about, we can discuss it afterwards.
Thanks for your cooperation!"
"Now, I’d like you to turn to the person next to you. You’ll each take a couple of minutes to share your narratives with each other. Listen closely and offer some positive and constructive feedback on their storytelling.
Remember, sharing is about encouraging each other and highlighting strengths. Let's start this sharing process! You have 2 minutes each."
"Thank you for participating so actively today! As homework, please finish your narratives and be prepared to submit them in our next session. Remember, you won’t need to present in front of the class, but do keep in mind that you will participate in peer reviews. Enjoy the storytelling process!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a narrative? | |
| Can you name an example of a narrative? | |
| What are the three key components of a narrative? | |
| What happens in the beginning of a narrative? | |
| What kind of events take place in the middle of a narrative? | |
| How does a typical narrative conclude? | |
| What should you include when filling out your narrative structure card? | |
| How can you let your creativity shine in your narrative writing? | |
| What is one way you can provide feedback to a peer's narrative? | |
| Why is sharing narratives important in the classroom? |