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Which subject | English |
What topic | Narratives |
What length (min) | 30 |
What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
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 |
Narratives
Grade 4
English
20 students
30 minutes
Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
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1 | Introduction to Narratives | 5 mins | Introduce the concept of narratives and their importance. Ask students about stories they enjoy. |
2 | Key Elements of Narratives | 10 mins | Present the elements of a narrative on the whiteboard (characters, setting, conflict, resolution). Provide examples for each. |
3 | Group Activity | 10 mins | Divide students into small groups (4-5 per group). Each group will brainstorm ideas for a short narrative using sticky notes for each element. |
4 | Individual Writing | 5 mins | Have students individually write a short narrative using the elements discussed. Provide guiding questions on the board. |
5 | Review and Homework Check | 5 mins | Quickly review homework from the previous lesson. Collect homework for assessment without student presentations. |
Students will complete a draft of their narrative, focusing on applying the narrative elements discussed in class.
This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts for Grade 4, specifically focusing on writing narratives and understanding story structure.