Lesson Title: Crafting Captivating Narratives

Learning Intention: To develop the skills needed to write engaging narratives.

Success Criteria: 1. Students will be able to identify the key elements of a narrative. 2. Students will be able to create a well-structured narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end. 3. Students will be able to use descriptive language to enhance their storytelling. 4. Students will be able to engage the reader through interesting characters and settings.

Introduction: Today, we are going to embark on a journey to become master storytellers. We will learn how to craft captivating narratives that will keep our readers on the edge of their seats.

Main Part of the Lesson: Week 1: Introduction to Narrative Writing - Discuss the key elements of a narrative (characters, setting, plot). - Read a sample narrative and identify these elements. - Activity: Write a short narrative using the elements discussed.

Week 2: Creating Engaging Characters - Discuss how to create interesting and relatable characters. - Brainstorm character traits and develop a character profile. - Activity: Create a character for a new narrative.

Week 3: Setting the Scene - Discuss the importance of setting in a narrative. - Explore different settings and their impact on the story. - Activity: Describe a setting in detail for a new narrative.

Week 4: Building Suspense and Tension - Discuss how to create suspense and tension in a narrative. - Analyze examples of suspenseful writing. - Activity: Write a suspenseful scene for a new narrative.

Week 5: Bringing it All Together - Review the key elements of a narrative. - Edit and revise narratives based on feedback. - Activity: Finalize and share completed narratives.

Plenary: In the final lesson, students will share their completed narratives with the class. They will provide feedback to their peers and reflect on their own writing process.

Differentiation: - Provide visual aids and graphic organizers for visual learners. - Offer sentence starters or writing prompts for struggling writers. - Allow students to work in pairs or small groups for collaborative learning.

Assessment Strategies: - Peer feedback and self-assessment using a rubric. - Teacher observation during class discussions and activities. - Written assessments of completed narratives.

Higher Order Thinking Questions: 1. How did the setting impact the mood of your narrative? (Analyzing) 2. What changes would you make to improve the pacing of your story? (Evaluating) 3. How could you incorporate foreshadowing to build suspense in your narrative? (Creating)