Lesson Plan

Brave Story Builders Lesson Plan

8th graders will plan, write, and share a multi-paragraph story using a clear narrative arc—exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution—while reflecting on character emotions and personal empowerment.

This adaptation deepens narrative writing skills and emotional self-awareness, equipping adolescents to craft complex stories, express feelings, and engage in trauma-informed peer support.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Emotional Grounding

5 minutes

Step 2

Modeling Narrative Structure

5 minutes

Step 3

Independent Story Writing

20 minutes

Step 4

Peer Review & Reflection

10 minutes

Step 5

Closing & Empowerment

5 minutes

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Brave Story Builders

Emotional Grounding

Understanding Narrative Arc

Example Narrative Excerpt

Independent Writing

Peer Review Process

Keep Building Your Story

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Brave Story Builders

Jeanette Flores Tyler

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