Lesson Plan
Summer Stories Lesson Plan
Students will analyze a reflective summer narrative for literary devices and themes, engage in analytical discussion, and compose a structured reflective essay using complex syntax and figurative language.
This high-school ELA lesson deepens students’ critical reading and academic writing skills by examining author’s craft, expanding advanced vocabulary, and fostering structured reflection.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Lexicon Activation & Quickwrite
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading: Close Reading of Narrative
8 minutes
Step 3
Discussion: Socratic Seminar
7 minutes
Step 4
Game: Literary Device Relay
10 minutes
Step 5
Writing: Reflective Essay Draft
8 minutes
Step 6
Share & Wrap-Up
2 minutes

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