ED 204 (002) CONTENT-FOCUSED MINI-LESSON: We Tell Ourselves Stories In Order To Live

Jon Johnson, ED 204 (002) 2.4.12

Unit and/or Lesson Title: Narratives

Context: Little attention is paid to the importance of stories in our everyday lives: how we structure our thoughts and lives around narratives. This lesson hopes to show students how powerful stories are: not just in Life, but in their lives.

Primary Instructional Objective and Related to the Common Core Standards: Students will give a three- to five-minute presentation, using Prezi, that narrates a personal experience located effectively in time and place.

Materials/Technology Resources Required: Computers; poster-board, scissors, construction paper, glue, pencils, markers, etc.

Instructional Procedures/Steps: Talk about stories. Ask how narratives are important to students' lives. Give examples of importance of stories to humans, African shamen, Gilgamesh, Bible, morality plays, etc.

Evaluation: Watch their presentations.

Accommodations: Some students may not have computers: allow for posters.