Disney Style Narratives
Disney Style Narratives
Standards:
LAFS.8. W.1.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
LAFS.8.SL.1.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on
others ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Objectives:
Materials:
Computer with projector and SMART board
Index cards
Anticipatory Set:
Students will come to class and sit in assigned seats. The teacher will be welcoming students to
class at the door and taking attendance.
Procedures:
Time
3 Minutes
10 Minutes
12 Minutes
12 Minutes
7 Minutes
Summary/Closure (6 Minutes):
The teacher will give students an exit ticket (index card) to do two-dollar summary describing
one thing theyre learned. In a two-dollar summary, every word is worth 10.
As students leave class, they will turn in their writing to the back table and hand their exit ticket
to the teacher as they exit class.
Assessment:
Formal: Students will receive a grade for their independent writing based on completion and
following the form.
Informal: This assessment will occur when students write the narration collectively and when
students share their independent writing.
Homework:
None.
Accommodations:
Student with ADHD- This student will have preferential seating and act as my door greeter and
helper.
Student with Speech impairment- This student does not have to volunteer to speak in front of
peers but is welcome to do so. If this student does decide to share, the teacher and students will
be patient and respectful. The teacher will also be positive in giving feedback.
Student with Mild dyslexia- This student does not have to read in front of the class but is
welcome to do so. This student will be aware of the writing assignment at the end of the lesson
before class starts so that she can begin brainstorming. Student has access to a portable keyboard
if she wishes to use it.
Student with Mild autism- This student will receive a schedule for the day's events and has
preferential seating.
Attachments:
Aladdin Elements of Plot Structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffAOkGg2Lr4
Essence of Structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7D8yDB7Tlk
Writers Form:
Once upon a time there was ______________________. Every day _________________. One
day_______________________. Because of that______________________. Because of
that________________________. Until finally_____________.
(Because of that may be used as many times as needed, but should not exceed five)
Plan B:
. If students need more time writing, then we will not do the exit ticket. If a majority of students
did not watch the videos, watch Essence of Structure as a class, its about 2:30. If this lesson
finishes quickly, we will be talking about plot lines, including setting and climax. If the group
story is too long and no longer makes sense then at the teachers discretion, begin a new one
halfway through the students lines.