Lesson Plan

Exploring First-Person Narrative

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If you really want to know, this is a terrific instructional activity all about narratives, which is just a fancy way of saying telling stories. And you get to do it without being phony or anything. My favorite part is that you get to read a passage from my favorite book about this kid named Holden and get to write your own story. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Appropriate for a lesson on first-person narratives or to launch a study of J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye or Toni Morrison's Beloved
  • Ask class members to craft a short first-person narrative written in the voice of an object (old boot, a beloved blanket, ashtray, etc.)
Classroom Considerations
  • Presumes learners are familiar with narratives and point of view
Pros
  • Includes a detailed plan and links to supporting videos and worksheets
Cons
  • None