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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Narratives |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 8 |
| 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 |
English
Narratives
Year/Grade 8
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Canadian Language Arts curriculum, focusing on developing narrative writing skills, comprehension, and critical thinking.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Narratives | 5 | Briefly introduce the concept of narratives and their purpose in storytelling. Discuss the key elements of a narrative: setting, characters, plot, conflict, and resolution. |
| 2 | Analyze Sample Texts | 10 | Read selected narrative excerpts as a class. Identify narrative elements and techniques together, engaging students in discussion. Ask guided questions to facilitate understanding. |
| 3 | Narrative Writing Guidelines | 5 | Provide guidelines for writing a short narrative. Discuss the importance of incorporating narrative techniques such as dialogue and imagery. |
| 4 | Writing Activity | 8 | Allow students to begin writing their own narratives based on a prompt provided by the teacher. Encourage creativity and the use of narrative elements. |
| 5 | Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment | 2 | Summarize the key points covered in the lesson. Assign students to complete their narratives for homework, reminding them to focus on the narrative elements discussed in class. |
Students will complete their narratives and submit them in the next class. Homework will be collected and reviewed without individual presentations. Feedback will be provided in written form.