Exploring Narrative Techniques

Azim Sultanov

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Exploring Narrative Techniques

Identify rhetorical devices

In this lesson, students will analyze the narrative style and techniques used in Chapter 2 of 'Born a Crime' by Trevor Noah. They will identify rhetorical devices and discuss their effects on the narrative. This lesson is important as it enhances students' understanding of how authors use language to convey meaning and engage readers, which is a critical skill for literary analysis.

Audience

12th Grade Students

Time

40 mins

Approach

Identify rhetorical devices

Materials

'Born a Crime' Chapter 2 excerpt, Worksheet: Identifying Rhetorical Devices, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Briefly introduce 'Born a Crime' and its author, Trevor Noah.
Explain the focus of the lesson: analyzing narrative techniques and rhetorical devices.

Step 2

Reading and Annotation

10 mins

Distribute copies of Chapter 2 excerpt from 'Born a Crime.'
Instruct students to read the excerpt and annotate any rhetorical devices they notice (e.g., metaphors, similes, anecdotes).

Step 3

Group Analysis

15 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with the worksheet to identify and analyze rhetorical devices in the text.
Encourage groups to discuss the effects of these devices on the narrative.

Step 4

Class Discussion

8 mins

Reconvene as a class and discuss the rhetorical devices identified by each group.
Use the discussion questions to guide the conversation about the impact of these devices on the reader's understanding and engagement.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

Summarize the key points discussed.
Highlight the importance of understanding narrative techniques in literature.

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Worksheet

Identifying Rhetorical Devices Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify and analyze rhetorical devices in Chapter 2 of 'Born a Crime.'

Identify a metaphor used in the chapter and explain its effect on the narrative.

Look for comparisons that do not use 'like' or 'as'.

Find an example of an anecdote in the chapter. How does it contribute to the overall story?

What is the tone of the chapter? Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

Discussion

Narrative Techniques Discussion

A discussion to explore the effects of rhetorical devices in 'Born a Crime.'

How do rhetorical devices enhance the storytelling in 'Born a Crime'?

Encourage students to think about how these devices make the story more engaging or relatable.

Which rhetorical device do you think is most effective in this chapter and why?

Guide students to consider the impact of specific devices on their understanding of the text.