Lesson Plan

Personal Narrative Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will brainstorm and generate at least three personal narrative story ideas by reflecting on significant life moments and adding sensory and emotional details.

This lesson helps students find meaningful experiences to write about, building writing confidence and self-awareness as they prepare for drafting their narratives.

Audience

Time

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorming Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Partner Share

5 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Exit Ticket

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 1: Brainstorming Personal Narratives

What Is a Personal Narrative?

Example Personal Narrative

Story Prompts

Brainstorming Activity

Partner Share

Reflection & Exit Ticket

Next Steps & Closing

Worksheet

Lesson Plan

Personal Narrative Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will draft the opening paragraph of their personal narrative by selecting one brainstormed idea and incorporating an engaging hook, vivid sensory details, and personal reflections.

Transforming ideas into a written draft helps students strengthen narrative voice, organization, and detail—key skills for confident, compelling storytelling.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Recap

5 minutes

Step 2

Modeling a Strong Beginning

7 minutes

Step 3

Guided Drafting

10 minutes

Step 4

Peer Feedback

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Exit Ticket

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 2: Drafting Your Narrative Beginning

Recap & Today’s Objective

Modeling a Strong Beginning

Guided Drafting with Outline

Peer Feedback

Reflection & Exit Ticket

Next Steps & Closing

Worksheet

Lesson Plan

Personal Narrative Session 3 Lesson Plan

Students will revise and expand their personal narrative drafts by applying peer feedback, strengthening transitions, and elaborating sensory and emotional details to improve clarity and engagement.

Revision develops stronger storytelling through clearer organization, richer detail, and smoother flow—essential skills for confident, polished personal narratives.

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Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare for Revision Session

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Feedback Review

5 minutes

Step 2

Modeling Effective Revisions

7 minutes

Step 3

Guided Revision with Planner

8 minutes

Step 4

Independent Revision

7 minutes

Step 5

Peer Check & Exit Ticket

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 3: Revising and Expanding Your Narrative

Reviewing Peer Feedback

Modeling Effective Revisions

Guided Revision with Planner