Elements Of A Narrative: Plot Lesson Plan for 10th Grade Students

Topic: Elements of A Narrative: Plot

Objectives & Outcomes

  • Understand the basic structure of a narrative and its key components, including setting, character, conflict, and resolution.
  • Identify the different types of conflicts that can be used in narratives and how they impact the plot.

Materials

  • Handouts with examples of different types of conflicts (e.g. man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society)
  • Texts with examples of narratives (e.g. short stories, novels, movies)

Warm-up

  • Have students brainstorm a list of conflicts they know of and write them on the board.
  • Then, have them divide the conflicts into different categories (e.g. man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society) and re-organize the list so that conflicts are grouped according to type.

Direct Instruction

  • Introduce the concept of plot and explain that it is the arrangement of events in a narrative.
  • Use the handouts with examples of different types of plots to illustrate the different possibilities for how events can be organized in a narrative.
  • Discuss the importance of a compelling and cohesive plot in holding a narrative together and creating a sense of structure and direction.

Guided Practice

  • Split the class into pairs and give each pair one of the narratives used in the direct instruction or a different narrative that they have not read before.
  • Have the students work together to identify the plot of the story, discussing the different events and how they are organized within the narrative.
  • Have the students present their findings to the class, explaining their analysis of the plot and any observations or insights they have about the narrative.

Independent Practice

  • For their independent practice, have the students choose a narrative that they are familiar with (can be the same one as the guided practice or a different one) and create a plot diagram for it.
  • The plot diagram should show the sequence of events in the narrative and how they are organized.
  • The students can use the template provided or create their own, as long as it is clear and easy to read.
  • The students should include a written explanation of their analysis of the plot, including any insights they have about the narrative.

Closure

  • Have the students share their plot diagrams and explanations with the class.
  • As a class, discuss the different plot analyses and what they reveal about the narrative.
  • Review the key points of the lesson, including the definition of plot and the components of a plot diagram.

Assessment

  • Use the plot diagrams created by the students as a form of assessment, evaluating their understanding of the components of a plot and their ability to create a plot diagram.
  • Alternatively, ask the students to write a short paragraph explaining the importance of closure in the narrative. This can be graded for understanding and accuracy.

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