Here’s an intermediate writing lesson focused on narrative writing, where students can practice telling simple stories or recounting personal experiences:
Lesson 7: Storytelling Time: Sharing Our Experiences
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to write a simple narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
- Students will be able to use past tense verbs to describe events in the past.
- Students will be able to use sequencing words and phrases to show the order of events.
- Students will be able to express their personal experiences and feelings in writing.
Materials:
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers or pens
- Pictures or visuals depicting various scenes or events (optional)
- Story starters (optional)
- Graphic organizers (e.g., timelines, story maps)
Procedure:
Part 1: Introduction (5 minutes)
- Greeting and Review: Greet students and briefly review previous lessons on descriptive writing.
- Introducing Narrative Writing: Explain that narrative writing is about telling a story or recounting a personal experience.
- Key Elements: Discuss the key elements of a narrative: characters, setting, problem, events, and resolution.
Part 2: Modeling (10 minutes)
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Share a Personal Story: Share a short personal story with the class, using simple language and focusing on the key elements of a narrative.
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Example:
Last weekend, I went to the beach with my family. It was a sunny day, and the sand was warm. We built sandcastles, swam in the ocean, and ate delicious seafood. It was a fun and relaxing day. I can’t wait to go back to the beach again soon!
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Story Structure: Break down the story into its different parts (beginning, middle, end) and discuss how the events are connected.
Part 3: Guided Practice (15 minutes)
- Graphic Organizers: Provide graphic organizers (e.g., timelines, story maps) to help students plan their stories.
- Brainstorming: Have students brainstorm ideas for stories based on their personal experiences or favorite memories.
- Sentence Starters: Offer sentence starters to help students begin their sentences (e.g., “One day…,” “When I was…,” “I remember…”).
- Group Work: Divide students into pairs or small groups to share their story ideas and provide feedback.
Part 4: Independent Practice (15 minutes)
- Writing Prompt: Instruct students to write a short story or recount a personal experience.
- Differentiation: Offer different prompts for varying levels (e.g., “Write about a fun day with your family” for beginners, “Tell a story about a time you overcame a challenge” for more advanced learners).
- Vocabulary and Grammar Support: Provide a word bank with relevant vocabulary and remind students to use past tense verbs and sequencing words (e.g., first, then, next, finally).
Part 5: Sharing and Feedback (5 minutes)
- Partner Sharing: Have students exchange stories with a partner and provide constructive feedback.
- Volunteer Sharing: Invite volunteers to share their stories with the class.
- Teacher Feedback: Provide overall feedback, focusing on story structure, use of past tense, sequencing, and descriptive details.
Extension Activities (Optional):
- Have students illustrate their stories.
- Compile the stories into a class book.
- Have students act out their stories or present them as puppet shows.
Outro:
Storytelling is a wonderful way to share your experiences, express your creativity, and connect with others. Keep writing and sharing your stories, and you’ll become a confident and skilled storyteller!
