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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Narrative with dialogue |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| 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 with Dialogue
Year 2
English
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the national curriculum for English by focusing on narrative writing and the use of dialogue to express characters and advance the story.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Narrative | 5 | Briefly explain what a narrative is and its components, including setting, characters, and plot. Introduce the importance of dialogue. |
| 2 | Examples of Dialogue | 5 | Read examples of narratives with dialogue. Discuss how dialogue helps to convey emotion and personality. |
| 3 | Printable Card Activity | 10 | Distribute dialogue cards to each student. Instruct them to fill in the cards with dialogue to create a short conversation between two characters they invent. |
| 4 | Sharing Ideas | 5 | Have students share their characters and the dialogues they created in pairs, promoting peer interaction and collaboration. |
| 5 | Collection and Review | 5 | Collect the dialogue cards for a quick check of understanding. Use a few examples to highlight effective dialogue without calling students out. |
| 6 | Conclusion & Reflection | 5 | Summarise the key points of the lesson. Ask students to reflect on what they learned about narratives and dialogue. |
Students will be assigned to write a short narrative (5-7 sentences) for homework that includes at least two pieces of dialogue. Homework can be submitted in written form, and the teacher will check it without student presentations.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to explore something really exciting—narratives with dialogue. Can anyone tell me what a narrative is? Yes! A narrative tells a story. It has important elements like the setting, characters, and plot. The setting is where the story takes place, the characters are the people in the story, and the plot is what happens.
Now, dialogue is a special part of narratives. Does anyone know why we use dialogue in stories? That’s right! Dialogue helps us understand the characters better and makes the story more interesting. It lets the characters talk to each other, which can show us their feelings and personalities.
Today, we’ll be learning how to add dialogue to our narratives to make them even more engaging!"
"Next, I’d like to share some examples of narratives that include dialogue. I’ll read a short story, and I want you to listen carefully to the parts where the characters talk.
[Read an example narrative with dialogue.]
Now that we've heard that story, let’s talk about it. How did the dialogue help us understand the characters? Did you notice how the way they spoke showed their feelings? Fantastic observations! Dialogue not only moves the story along but also helps us feel connected to the characters."
"Now it’s your turn! I’m going to give each of you a dialogue card. Each card has space for you to create a short conversation between two characters that you will invent.
[Distribute the dialogue cards.]
Think about your characters. What are their names? How do they feel? What would they say to each other? You have 10 minutes to fill in your cards with an interesting dialogue. Remember to think about how your characters might express their emotions. Go ahead and start writing!"
"Time’s up! Now, I would like you to pair up with a partner and share the characters and the dialogues you've written. Take turns reading your dialogue to each other. Listen carefully, as you will learn from each other. You have 5 minutes to share."
"Thank you for sharing your wonderful dialogues! Now, please hand your dialogue cards to me. I will take a quick look at them to check for understanding.
[Collect the cards.]
I won’t be calling anyone out, but I’d like to highlight some effective examples of dialogue that I noticed while reviewing. This way, we can learn from each other. For instance, I loved how some of you used emotions to express what the characters were feeling. Great job!"
"Let’s wrap up our lesson. Today, we learned about narratives and the important role of dialogue in storytelling. Can anyone tell me one thing they learned about writing dialogue? Exactly! It helps us understand the characters and makes the story more engaging.
For homework, I want you to write a short narrative, about 5 to 7 sentences long, and include at least two pieces of dialogue. Remember to think about your characters and how they communicate. I’m excited to read your stories.
Thank you for your wonderful participation today, and I’ll see you next time!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the key elements of a narrative? | |
| Why do we use dialogue in narratives? | |
| How does dialogue help us understand the characters in a story? | |
| Can you give an example of how dialogue can express a character's feelings? | |
| What should you think about when creating characters for your dialogue? | |
| How long should your short narrative homework be? | |
| What is one important thing we learned about writing dialogue today? | |
| How can dialogue make a story more engaging for the reader? | |
| What are some emotions that characters can express through dialogue? | |
| Why is it beneficial to share your dialogue with a partner? |