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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Prep
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

Slide Deck
Brave Story Builders
Emotional Grounding
Understanding Narrative Arc
Example Narrative Excerpt
Independent Writing
Peer Review Process
Keep Building Your Story

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