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ELAGSE6-8W3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and wellstructured event sequences.
ELAGSE6-8W3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and wellstructured event sequences.
d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.
d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.
The lessons below are provided for the middle school classroom. However, a teacher must use his or her discretion to determine if the text (written text, art, media, video, etc.) and the topics are appropriate for use in his or her classroom. Even though all lessons are vetted for alignment of the standards, some of the readings included in the lessons have been edited in order to ensure that the material is appropriate for middle school use. Therefore, it is suggested that the text within the lessons is used instead of pulling the same text from another source.
Combined Lessons
Combined Lessons
Power Lesson
Power Lesson
Companion Lesson
Companion Lesson
Narrative POWER lesson 2 Middle School Updated.pdfRecipes for Context: Part 1
Narrative COMPANION Lesson 2 Middle School updated.pdfRecipes for Context: Part 2
6th Grade Materials Needed
6th Grade Materials Needed
PL Narrative 6th Grade Handouts Updated.pdf6th Grade Part 1 Handouts
CL Narrative 6th handouts updated.pdf6th Grade Part 2 Handouts
7th Grade Materials Needed
7th Grade Materials Needed
PL Narrative 7th Grade Handouts Updated.pdf7th Grade Part 1 Handouts
CL Narrative 2 7th Grade Handouts updated.pdf7th Grade Part 2 Handouts
8th Grade Materials Needed
8th Grade Materials Needed
PL Narrative 8th Grade Handouts Updated.pdf8th Grade Part 1 Handouts
CL Narrative 2 8th Grade Handouts Updated.pdf8th Grade Part 2 Handouts
Power Lesson
Power Lesson
Companion Lesson
Companion Lesson
Nar PL 1 combo updated.pdfA Few Narrative Techniques Part 1
Nar CL 1 combo Updated.pdfA Few Narrative Techniques Part 2
6th Grade Materials Needed
6th Grade Materials Needed
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- A Few Narrative Techniques Part 2 -- 6th Grade Handouts.pdf6th Grade Part 1 Handouts
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- A Few Narrative Techniques Part 1 -- 6th Grade Handouts.pdf6th Grade Part 2 Handouts
7th Grade Materials Needed
7th Grade Materials Needed
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- A Few Narrative Techniques Part 1 -- 7th Grade Handouts.pdf7th Grade Part 1 Handouts
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- A Few Narrative Techniques Part 2 -- 7th Grade Handouts.pdf7th Grade Part 2 Handouts
8th Grade Materials Needed
8th Grade Materials Needed
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- A Few Narrative Techniques Part 1 -- 8th Grade Handouts.pdf8th Grade Part 1 Handouts
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- A Few Narrative Techniques Part 2 -- 8th Grade Handouts.pdf8th Grade Part 2 Handouts
The lessons below are structured for multiple grade levels.
The lessons below are structured for multiple grade levels.
Windowpane Lessons
Windowpane Lessons
Explanation of Use for Windowpanes
WIN_20220407_13_01_43_Pro.mp4Windowpane Activity Instructional Practice
The Window Pane strategy involves both individual and collaborative work with students presenting their responses to the class, and, most importantly, teachers giving immediate feedback using a simple model. The process begins with each reading-group receiving an anchor-sized piece of paper and the students folding a three inch vertical “sidelight” on the right side of the paper when the paper is turned horizontally. Next, four or six “window panes” are folded into the remaining sheet of paper to match the number of questions students will answer for the reading. Each group is given the questions on a particular story. Following the directions for each question, students work individually or together to formulate the answers. After each group has presented their answers, the teacher can offer feedback on the three inch vertical fold to the right.
Windowpane Activity Exemplar
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Eleven by Sandra Cisneros (Windowpane).pdf"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros -- Windowpane Activity
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Stoming the Bastille -- A Close Look at Charles Dickens' Account (Windowpane).pdf"Storming the Bastille": A Close Look at Charles Dickens' Account -- Windowpane Activity
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Young Goodman Brown (Windowpane).pdf"Young Goodman Brown" -- Windowpane Activity
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Thank you Maam -- Dialogue, Details, and Character Development (Windowpane).pdf"Thank You Ma'am": Dialogue, Details, and Character Development -- Windowpane Activity
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- A Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin.pdf"A Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin -- Windowpane Activity
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Narrative -- Windowpane Activity_ Charles by Shirley Jackson.pdfWindowpane Strategy using "Charles" by Shirley Jackson
Word Choice, Tone, Precise Words and PhrasesWriting Lessons
Writing Lessons
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- The Power of Connotations and Denotations.pdfThe Power of Connotations and Denotations
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- A Word is More than a Word.pdfA Word is More than a Word
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Creating Pacing and Suspense in Narratives.pdfCreating Pacing and Suspense in Narratives
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Everyone Has a Story to Tell.pdfEveryone has a Story to Tell
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Narrative Skills Reflection Chart and Lessons 6-8.pdfNarrative Skills Reflection Chart and Lessons 6-8
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Word Choices -- Adjectives.pdfWord Choices: Adjectives
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- The New York Times -- Don't Let Your Signed Memories Turn into a Plot Twist.pdfThe New York Times: Don't Let Your Signed Memories Turn into a Plot Twist
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- The Power of Nouns.pdfThe Power of Nouns
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- The Power of Verbs.pdfThe Power of Verbs
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- A Narrative Writing -- Descriptive Details in Thank You, Maam.pdfA Narrative Writing: Descriptive Details in "Thank You Ma'am"
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