Real Or Imaginative Narratives Lesson Plan for 3rd Grade Example Students

Topic:Writing a narrative essay

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to write a narrative essay using descriptive details.

Materials

• Pencils and paper for each student
• Examples of narrative essays (could be from students, books, or magazine articles)

Warm-up

• Ask students to share a memorable experience from their life. It could be a trip they took, a special moment with a family member, or something fun they did with friends.
• As students share their experiences, encourage them to describe what happened in detail. Ask them to describe the place, the people, and the events of the story.
• Encourage students to use descriptive words and details in their descriptions. For example, instead of saying "my family went on a trip to the beach,"

they could say, "We packed our bags, drove to the airport, and flew on a plane to the beach. When we got there, the sun was shining and the water was sparkling. We spent the day swimming and building sand castles."

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of a narrative essay. Explain that a narrative essay is a type of writing that tells a story.
• Review the steps of writing a narrative essay:
• Start by brainstorming ideas for your story. Think about what happened and how you want to describe it.
• Then, organize your ideas into a chronological sequence. Decide on a beginning, middle, and end for your story.
• Next, write the body of your narrative essay. Start with your beginning, and then continue writing until you reach the end. Include descriptive details and use proper grammar and punctuation.
• Finally, write a conclusion that summarizes your story. Emphasize the most important details and leave the reader with a lasting impression.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs or small groups to brainstorm ideas for a narrative essay. Provide guidance and feedback as needed.
• Have students organize their ideas into a chronological sequence and decide on a beginning, middle, and end for their story.
• Have students begin writing the body of their narrative essay, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
• Have students finish their narrative essays, providing guidance and feedback as needed.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose one of the narratives they wrote during guided practice and continue writing it on their own, guiding themselves with their planning from the previous step.
• Have students proofread their narratives and make any necessary corrections.

Closure

• Have students share their completed narratives with the class, allowing them to respond and give feedback.
• Review the key elements of a narrative and the importance of using vivid and precise language.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice activity to assess their ability to write a narrative using specific details and descriptions.
• Collect and review their narratives to assess their ability to tell a story and use proper grammar and vocabulary.