Name: __Rachel Porter_

Writing Workshop Mini-Lesson Planning Sheet

Date

Focus

Components of a Narrative Text

Purpose

After this lesson students will be able to construct a narrative text using
a sequence of events. Students will be able to write a beginning,
middle, and end within a narrative as shown through future writing
samples.

State Standards

LAFS.1.W.1.3: Write narratives with two or more appropriately

sequenced events. Include details, use temporal words, and provide a
sense of closure.

Materials Needed

Chart and markers.

Introductory statement
of purpose

Today we are going to talk about what a narrative is. What is included in
this way of writing? We are going to focus on having at least two events
in time order.

Connection to
prior knowledge

Last week we brainstormed ideas for a narrative text, today you can
choose something new or perhaps something we discussed. Teacher
shares a funny story from over summer, then uses this as her/his idea.

Modeling, demonstration,
or student involvement

Model brainstorming for an idea, via a think-aloud. Plan three events

you want to happen and a good ending. Then write the introduction
with a hook. Allow students to go to their seats to write their narrative.

Anchor Chart developed

Independent Writing
Time (comments to make
or

Yes

No

Are students planning before writing?

Do students have a hook for their beginning?
Is there a story sequence?
Are there temporal words?
Are students portraying their idea?

things to observe)
Conferencing

Share Time

Students: Four Students Scheduled for Mondays

3 students chosen during independent writing time.