| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Reading |
| What topic | Narrative |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 14 |
| What curriculum | HMH |
| 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
Year 3 / Grade 3
Reading
14 students
HMH Standards
30 minutes
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Narratives | 5 | Discuss the characteristics of narratives including characters, setting, and plot with examples from texts. |
| 2 | Group Activity: Identify Elements | 10 | Split students into groups. Give each group a different short narrative text. Groups identify elements of their narrative and summarize it. |
| 3 | Distribution of Printable Cards | 5 | Hand out printable narrative cards to each student. Explain the task that they will fill out specific elements during the lesson. |
| 4 | Individual Work on Cards | 5 | Students complete their cards based on personal narratives or the text discussed. Provide support as needed. |
| 5 | Collecting and Checking Cards | 3 | Collect or randomly check the printable cards. Ensure that all students filled them in, providing assistance if needed. |
| 6 | Review and Reflect | 2 | Recap the elements of a narrative and facilitate a quick class discussion on what they've learned. |
"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to embark on an exciting journey into the world of narratives. Can anyone tell me what a narrative is? That's right! A narrative is a story that usually has different parts. Today, we'll learn about three key elements of narratives: characters, setting, and plot.
Let's start with characters. Who can tell me what a character is? Excellent! Characters are the people or animals in our story. Next, we have the setting. Who can define what a setting is? Great job! The setting is where and when the story takes place. Finally, there’s the plot. What do you think the plot is? Perfect! The plot is the sequence of events that happen in the story.
Let’s look at a few examples from some of our classic tales. As I read, listen for these elements. (Read a short excerpt from a familiar narrative text.) Now that we have a good understanding of what narratives are, let's move on to our next activity!"
"Now, I will divide you into groups. Each group will receive a different short narrative text. Your job will be to read your assigned text together and identify the three key elements we just discussed: characters, setting, and plot.
(Distribute the texts and give groups a few minutes to read.)
Alright, everyone, now that you’ve read your narratives, take turns discussing your findings among your group. Make sure to summarize your narrative clearly, so everyone understands the key elements. You have 10 minutes for this. Go!"
"Time's up! I hope you all enjoyed discussing your narratives. Now, I'm going to give each of you a narrative card. This card has sections for you to fill out specific elements we talked about.
(Distribute printable narrative cards.)
Please write down the characters, setting, and plot from either the text you just read or a personal story you have in mind. When you’re writing, think about what makes those stories special to you. You have 5 minutes to complete this task."
"Okay, everyone! Now, it's time for you to work on your narrative cards. Use your personal experiences or the text we discussed to fill in the elements. Don’t hesitate to ask for help if you’re not sure what to write—I'm here for you! You have 5 minutes to complete your cards."
"Great job, everyone! Now, please pass your cards to the front of the classroom. I will quickly check your cards to ensure you've included the necessary elements.
As I go through them, I'll be looking for characters, settings, and plots. If I see something missing, I'll come to you for clarification. This shouldn’t take long—let's aim for 3 minutes!"
"Alright, class! Now that we’ve checked our narrative cards, let’s quickly recap what we learned today about narratives.
Can someone remind us of the three key elements? Fantastic! Characters, setting, and plot.
Now, let's have a brief discussion. What did you enjoy about identifying these elements? Do you think narratives are important? Why or why not?
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I loved hearing your insights. As a reminder, for homework, you’ll be writing your own short narrative to share tomorrow. I can’t wait to read them! Great work today, everyone!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a narrative? | |
| Can you define what a character is? | |
| What role do characters play in a narrative? | |
| What is the setting of a story? | |
| How does the setting contribute to a narrative? | |
| What is a plot? | |
| How would you describe the relationship between plot and characters? | |
| Can you give an example of a character from a story? | |
| What elements did you identify in the narrative text you read? | |
| Why do you think narratives are important? | |
| What did you enjoy about discussing the elements of narratives? | |
| How can personal experiences enhance a narrative? | |
| How do you feel about writing your own narrative? | |
| What was your favorite part of the group activity? | |
| How do you think understanding narratives can help in life? |
If you could create a new character for your favorite story, who would it be and how would they change the plot?
Imagine you are the author of the story we just read. How would you change the setting to make it more interesting? What effect do you think that would have on the characters?
Can you think of a time in your life that resembles the plot of a story? What happened, and which key elements of a narrative can you identify in your experience?
Why do you think it’s important to have well-developed characters in a narrative? Can you give an example of a story where the character development stood out to you?
If you had to summarize the plot of our last narrative in just three sentences, what would you include in your summary?