Lesson Plan
Lesson 4: Narrative Texts – Language Features
60 minutes | Suitable for Grades: 3 - 4A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the language features of narrative texts.
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Lesson Plan
Tuning In
- Watch the video of The Gruffalo Song on YouTube. While the students watch, encourage them to list any words they hear in the song that are used to describe the Gruffalo.
- Encourage the students to share their list of words with the class. Ask the students:
- Do you think these words are important to the song? Why or why not?
- What might happen if these words were removed from the song?
- What other words could you use to describe the Gruffalo?
Teacher Instruction
- Discuss the language of narrative texts, as outlined on slide 11-12 of the Developing Narrative Writing Skills PowerPoint. Read the excerpt from The Gingerbread Man on slide 13 and identify the language features as a class.
- Discuss the purpose of adverbial phrases and adjectival phrases, as outlined on slides 14-15. Allow the students to work with a partner to complete the descriptive language activity on slide 16. Review the answers on slide 17.
Guided/Independent Learning
- Display the image on slide 18. In pairs or individually, allow the students to write a short paragraph describing the scene shown in the image. Monitor and support the students as required.
Wrapping Up
- Allow the students to share their descriptions with the rest of the class. Encourage the students to provide positive feedback, or suggestions for improvement.
Differentiation
Extending Students
- Encourage more capable writers to construct a more lengthy description during the writing activity.
Supporting Students
- Allow students who find writing challenging to write single words or short phrases during the writing activity.
Assessment Strategies
Suggested Assessment Strategies
- used strategic whole class or individual questioning
- observed student participation during learning activities
- recorded student progress on a checklist
- annotated student work samples
- collected and reviewed student work samples
- facilitated whole class or peer feedback sessions
- encouraged student self-reflection
- administered formal assessment tasks.
NSW Curriculum alignment
- EN2-6B
Identifies the effect of purpose and audience on spoken texts, distinguishes between different forms of English and identifies organisational patterns and features
- EN2-7B
Identifies and uses language forms and features in their own writing appropriate to a range of purposes, audiences and contexts
Victorian Curriculum alignment
- VCELA277
Identify features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text, and understand how texts vary in complexity and technicality depending on the approach to the topic, the purpose and the intended audience
- VCELT254
Discuss the nature and effects of some language devices used to enhance meaning and shape the reader’s reaction, including rhythm and onomatopoeia in poetry and prose
Australian Curriculum alignment
- ACELY1690
Identify characteristic features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the textElaborationsdescribing the language which authors use to create imaginary worlds; how textual features such as headings, subheadings...
- ACELT1600
Discuss the nature and effects of some language devices used to enhance meaning and shape the readerâs reaction, including rhythm and onomatopoeia in poetry and proseElaborationsidentifying the effect of imagery in texts, for example the use of ...
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EnglishWritingText TypesImaginative WritingNarrative Writing
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