Lesson Plan
Global Stories Outline
Students will explore and articulate personal experiences tied to global themes, craft a structured narrative, and present a polished story that reflects cultural awareness and empathy.
Connecting personal narratives to global perspectives builds empathy, intercultural competence, and communication skills, preparing students for an interconnected world.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
30 minutes
Step 1
Day 1: Culture Snapshot & Story Brainstorm
75 minutes
Step 2
Day 2: Narrative Structure & Planning
75 minutes
Step 3
Day 3: Story Drafting & Peer Feedback
75 minutes
Step 4
Day 4: Presentations & Reflection
75 minutes
Slide Deck
Narrative Crafting Toolkit
The Story Arc
Developing Your Theme
Incorporating Cultural Context
Model Narrative Analysis
Graphic Organizer Prompts
Next Steps
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
Script
