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What topic	Personal Narrative
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Personal Narrative

Subject

English Language Arts

Grade Level

5th Grade

Duration

30 Minutes

Objectives

• Students will understand the elements of a personal narrative.
• Students will be able to write a brief personal narrative using chronological order.
• Students will learn to use descriptive language to enhance their narratives.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Personal Narrative Worksheet (includes prompts)
• Example personal narrative (short story)
• Pencils and erasers

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Engage Students:

   • Ask students, "What is a personal narrative?" and listen to their responses.
   • Introduce the concept: A personal narrative tells a story about a real-life experience.

2. Explain the Purpose:

   • Personal narratives help us share our experiences and feelings with others.

Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

1. Elements of a Personal Narrative:

   • Characters: Who is in the story?
   • Setting: Where and when did it take place?
   • Plot: What happened? Include a beginning, middle, and end.
   • Emotion: How did you feel?

2. Example Analysis:

   • Read a short personal narrative example.
   • Discuss the elements of the story as a class, identifying characters, setting, plot, and emotions.

Guided Practice (5 Minutes)

1. Worksheet Activity:
   • Distribute Personal Narrative Worksheet with prompts and guiding questions.
   • As a class, brainstorm ideas for a personal narrative based on a prompt (for example, "A time I overcame a challenge").

Independent Practice (7 Minutes)

1. Writing Time:
   • Students will write their personal narratives using the structured elements discussed.
   • Encourage them to use descriptive language to express their emotions and create vivid images.

Closing (3 Minutes)

1. Share and Reflect:
   • Invite a few students to share their narratives with the class.
   • Discuss what was powerful about their stories and how they used descriptive language.

Homework Assignment (Optional)

• Students will complete their personal narrative at home and illustrate one scene from their story.

Homework Tasks

1. Finish Writing:

   • Complete your personal narrative, ensuring it follows the structure discussed.

2. Illustrate:

   • Create an illustration of one key moment from your story, and write a few sentences describing that moment.

Correct Answers for Homework

While personal narratives are subjective, students should aim to include:

• A clear beginning, middle, and end.
• Specific details about the setting and characters.
• Personal feelings about the events that took place.
• An illustration that represents an important moment from their story with an appropriate description.

Assessments

• Evaluate the written personal narratives for adherence to story structure.
• Assess the use of descriptive language and emotional expression.
• Homework will be evaluated based on completion and creativity in the illustration and description.

Conclusion

This lesson on personal narratives encourages creativity while developing essential writing skills and self-expression. Students will learn not only to tell their stories but also to engage their readers with vivid descriptions and thoughtful reflections.