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Which subject | English |
What topic | To consider Roald Dahl’s use of narrative voice. include hook, examples |
What length (min) | 30 |
What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
Class size | 20 |
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Add a physical break | |
Add group activities | |
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Number of slides | 5 |
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To Consider Roald Dahl’s Use of Narrative Voice
Year/Grade 3
English
20 students
This lesson addresses the standards related to reading comprehension, analysis of literary elements, and effective communication.
Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
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1 | Hook | 5 | Begin with a brief reading of a selected Roald Dahl excerpt. Ask students what they notice about the voice used in the story. Encourage lively discussion. |
2 | Introduction to Narrative Voice | 5 | Explain what narrative voice is and why it’s important in storytelling. Provide simple examples to illustrate different narrative voices. |
3 | Group Reading | 10 | Divide the class into small groups. Each group reads a different excerpt from a Roald Dahl story that exemplifies unique narrative voice. |
4 | Group Discussion | 5 | Facilitate a discussion within groups to identify and record observations about the narrative voice used in their excerpt. |
5 | Class Discussion | 3 | Bring the class back together. Have each group briefly share their findings on narrative voice, noting key descriptors and effects. |
6 | Reflective Activity | 2 | Distribute sticky notes for students to write down how they feel about the narrative voice in their story. Collect them on a board for display. |
7 | Homework Assignment | 0 | Explain the homework: students will choose a different Roald Dahl story and write a short paragraph analyzing its narrative voice. Collect their assignments without presentation. |
Students will select a different story by Roald Dahl and complete a worksheet analyzing the narrative voice present in that story. They will submit this at the next lesson without needing to present their findings in class.