S1+Martin+Karin

=Stage 1 Identify Desired Results= B2. Narrative Grades 6-8 Students will write narratives that convey complex ideas, observations, events, or reflections. b. Develop characters. ||
 * **Establish Goals:** **(G)** ||
 * English Language Arts - B. Writing

//What understandings are desired?//
• many different elements can be combined to create a narrative work. • the choice of narrative elements can be used as tools to create meaning in a narrative. ||
 * //Students will understand that:// **(U)** ||
 * • a variety of narrative elements have a great effect on the overall narrative work.

//What essential questions will be considered?//
• How can I combine different elements to create my own narrative work? • How can I use the tools that are at my disposal to create meaning in a narrative? ||
 * **Essential Questions:** **(Q)** ||
 * • Why do narrative elements have an effect on narrative works?

//What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit?//
• Critical details -- how to identify and analyze the use of critical detail in creative writing. • Definitions -- how to identify and use narrative elements and provide definitions for each. || • demonstrate the use of narrative structure, such as plot and conflict. • evaluate the use of narrative structure and device. • develop characters. • analyze the effects of narrative elements on a narrative. • assume the role of a writer and develop a narrative. • reflect on his or her own personal use of narrative strategies and devices. ||
 * //Students will know:// **(K)** || //Students will be able to:// **(S)** ||
 * • Vocabulary -- narrative, plot, conflict, character, point of view, dialogue.

2004 ASCD and Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe