Lesson Plan: 4th Grade Language Arts
Summary:
Students will produce a narrative about a personal experience, with a focus on the trait of organization. The text should have an inviting introduction and satisfying conclusion.
Main Curriculum Tie:
English Language Arts Grade 4 Writing Standard 3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Materials:
Teacher Materials:
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Books dealing with imaginative experiences (Roald Dahl collection)
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The BFG
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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The Witches
Instructional Procedures:
- Read one or several of the suggested titles and model, thinking aloud. Pause throughout the reading to model personal thinking about similar experiences. Invite students to make connections als
- Model writing a best or worst experience by filling in experiences.
- Show students the writing prompt for this lesson.
- Give students time to draft their stories.
- Craft story leads and conclusions by sharing both good and poor examples. Have students write two new leads and conclusions for their stories and then pick their favorite.
- Give students time to revise and edit.
Writing Prompt:
We all have good and bad days. Think of a time you had a really good or bad day. Think about what happened, how you felt, and why you still remember it. Write about your experience using descriptive language.
Roald Dahl 