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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.
e. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
e. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or 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.
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 -- A Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin.pdf"A Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin -- Windowpane Activity
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Eleven by Sandra Cisneros (Windowpane).pdf"Eleven' by Sandra Cisneros -- Windowpane Activity
Writing Lessons
Writing Lessons
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Narrative Skills Reflection Chart and Lessons 6-8.pdfNarrative Skills Reflection Chart and Lessons 6-8
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Understanding the Importance of Narrative in Storytelling -- The Gift of the Magi.pdfUnderstanding the Importance of Narrative in Storytelling: "The Gift of the Magi"
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Writing Conclusions to a Narrative -- Four Stories.pdfWriting Conclusions to a Narrative: Four Stories
Grades 6-8 -- Lesson -- Informational -- Leaving the Reader with Something Rememberable.pdfLeaving the Reader with Something Rememberable: Writing Strong Conclusions
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