| 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 | ECE experience 1 (Year 1) Narrative Create short imaginative and informative texts that show emerging use of appropriate text structure, sentence-level grammar, word choice, spelling, punctuation and appropriate multimodal elements, for example illustration and diagrams (AC9E1LA07) The use of action and relating processes to express ‘what happened’ and to describe ‘what like’ or 'what state'. OR The use of nouns and adjectives to express ‘who is involved’ and ‘what they are like’. |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| 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 |
ECE Experience 1 - Narrative Writing
Year 1
English
20
30 minutes
This lesson corresponds with Australian Curriculum: English (AC9E1LA07).
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce narrative writing and explain the objectives. Show examples of narratives. |
| 2 | Discussion | 5 minutes | Engage students in a discussion about narratives: what they are and key components such as characters and settings. |
| 3 | Activity Setup | 5 minutes | Hand out printable cards to each student. Explain how they will fill in the cards during the writing exercise. |
| 4 | Writing Exercise | 10 minutes | Students fill in the cards using the prompts provided. Encourage use of nouns, adjectives, and storytelling elements. |
| 5 | Collection of Cards | 3 minutes | Collect the printable cards. Randomly check a few cards to ensure student engagement and understanding. |
| 6 | Wrap-Up and Reflection | 2 minutes | Summarize the main points of the lesson. Ask students about what they enjoyed while creating their narratives. |
Assign students to write a short narrative at home using the structure learned in class. Students will submit their narratives for review without presenting them in front of the class.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to dive into the exciting world of narrative writing. Who can tell me what a narrative is?
[Wait for responses]
"That's right! A narrative is a way to tell a story. Our objectives for today are to create short imaginative and informative texts, use appropriate grammar and punctuation, and add some fun illustrations.
"First, let me show you some examples of short narratives."
[Show examples on the whiteboard]
"Can anyone point out what makes these narratives interesting?
[Encourage responses]
"Excellent! Now that we know what we're aiming for, let’s move on to our discussion."
"I want to hear from all of you about stories. What do you think are the key components of a narrative?
[Pause for students to think and respond]
"Yes, characters, settings, and events are super important! Let’s think about this: who are the characters in a story?
[Get responses]
“And what about the setting? Where does the story take place?
[Encourage answers]
"Fantastic! Now that we have a good idea about what makes a narrative, let's get ready for our writing activity.
"Okay, everyone, I need you to take out your printable cards.
[Hand out cards]
"On these cards, we will fill in details for our narratives. I’m going to explain how we’ll do this.
"Each card has prompts to help you think about your story. You’ll fill in sections about your characters, settings, and what happens in your story.
"Make sure to use your imagination! Remember, you can use nouns and adjectives to make your writing more vivid. Let's get started!"
"Now it’s time for you to start writing on your cards. You have 10 minutes to fill in the prompts using your creative ideas.
[Set a timer]
"Use this time wisely! Think about the characters you’re creating and the adventures they might have. Don’t forget to use your nouns and adjectives to describe them well!
[Walk around and encourage students, providing support as needed]
“Alright, time is up! Please hand your cards to me quietly.
[Collect the cards]
"I’m going to take a quick look at some of your cards. I might call on a few of you to share your ideas.
[Randomly check a few cards and ask questions about them]
"Great job everyone! It’s so nice to see your creativity in action."
"Before we finish, let's quickly recap what we learned today. What are the main points we talked about regarding narrative writing?
[Encourage students to share]
"Wonderful! Now, can anyone share something they enjoyed while creating their narratives today?
[Listen to responses]
"Thank you all for your fantastic participation! As homework, I want you to write a short narrative at home using what we learned. Remember to follow the structure we talked about. You don’t need to present it in front of the class, just hand it in when you're done. Can’t wait to read your stories!"
“Thank you for your attention today, and have a great rest of the day!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a narrative? | |
| What are the key components of a narrative? | |
| Who can name some characters from stories they enjoy? | |
| What role does the setting play in a narrative? | |
| How can nouns and adjectives enhance your narrative writing? | |
| What are some imaginative ideas you can come up with for your characters? | |
| What kind of adventures do you think your characters might have? | |
| Why is it important to use appropriate grammar and punctuation in narrative writing? | |
| What did you find most enjoyable about creating your narrative today? | |
| Can anyone share a fun illustration idea that could accompany a narrative? |