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Creative writing - Narrative essay

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 7
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing – Narrative Essay
CONTENT: Discuss the features of a narrative essay and write a well-composed narrative essay.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Identify the features of a narrative essay.
b. Write a well-composed narrative essay that includes clear structure, vivid descriptions, and strong character development.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, group activities, writing exercises.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Examples of narrative essays, writing materials, board.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 AND 2: Narrative Essays
INTRODUCTION
The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the concept of a narrative essay by discussing its key features:

  1. Introduction: The hook and setting the scene.
  2. Plot Development: The sequence of events that lead to a climax.
  3. Characters: Well-developed characters who drive the story forward.
  4. Conflict and Resolution: The problem faced by characters and how it is resolved.
  5. Conclusion: A satisfying end that ties up loose ends and may offer a moral or lesson.

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING
The teacher models a sample narrative essay with all the essential features and guides students in identifying these features.
Example of a Narrative Essay:
“On the day of my school trip, everything seemed perfect until...”

EVALUATION
Learners are asked to:

  1. Identify the features of a narrative essay from a provided example.
  2. Write an opening paragraph for a narrative essay on the topic “The Day I Will Never Forget”.

CLASS-WORK
Learners are asked to write a complete narrative essay on a memorable experience in their lives.

ASSIGNMENT
Learners are asked to write a narrative essay based on the topic “The Best Day of My Life”.

CONCLUSION
The teacher marks their work, provides feedback, and praises learners for effort.