TEPC Section 7 Assignment 5
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Writing Lesson
: Narrative Writing Using Dialogue
Objective:
Students will learn to use dialogue effectively in their narrative writing, as
aligned with the 3rd-grade state standard.
State Standard:
W.3.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or
events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
b. Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop
experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations
Mentor Text: "The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend" by Dan Santat
The mentor text I decided to use to help the 3rd grade students understand the State
Standard of W.3.3 (b) is “The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend” by Dan
Santat. The book tells the heartwarming and imaginative story of an imaginary friend
named Beekle who is on a quest to find his perfect match. The engaging storyline
captures the attention of young readers, making it an enjoyable and memorable
experience. Dan Santat uses rich and expressive dialogue throughout the book. The
characters communicate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through
conversation, providing a great model for students to understand how dialogue can
enhance a narrative.The text includes a variety of dialogue tags, such as "said," "asked,"
and "replied." This helps students see the different ways authors attribute dialogue to
characters, providing a model for incorporating varied tags in their own writing. The
characters in the story express a range of emotions through their dialogue. This allows
students to see how dialogue can be a powerful tool for conveying feelings and adding
depth to characters in a narrative. Given the imaginative nature of the story, students are
exposed to the idea that dialogue can be a powerful tool for bringing fantastical and
imaginative worlds to life in their own writing.
Teaching Point:
Today, we will focus on using dialogue to bring our stories to life.
Dialogue helps readers understand characters, their feelings, and the events in the story.
Introduction:
Read-Aloud Session:
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Begin with a read-aloud of the book "The Adventures of Beekle: The
Unimaginary Friend." During this session, I will emphasize the use of
dialogue and point out instances where characters express themselves
through conversation.
Guided Discussion
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Ask open-ended questions to engage my students, such as,
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"How does the dialogue help you understand what the characters
are feeling?"
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“How does the dialogue help you understand what the characters
are thinking?”
Identify Dialogue Tags:
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During the read aloud of the text, I will point out dialogue tags in the
mentor text to help students understand and identify when dialogue is
being used and how it adds value to the text.
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I will state:
"Notice how the author uses words like 'said,' 'asked,'
and 'replied' to indicate who is speaking. This helps the reader
understand who is talking."
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I will model writing a sample sentence with dialogue and a
corresponding dialogue tag on the board.
Expressing Characters' Emotions:
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During the read aloud of the text, I will have students listen for an excerpt
that shows how a character expresses emotions through dialogue.
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I will state:
"Look at how the character in this story shares their
feelings through what they say. We can do the same in our writing!"
Guided Practice:
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I will provide a prompt or story starter for the students. They will write a
short narrative using dialogue to show what the characters are saying and
feeling. Students will be guided in crafting dialogue for the characters,
ensuring that they include appropriate tags and expressions of emotions.
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Story Prompt
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Imagine a magical land where everyday objects come to life
when no one is looking. One day, you discover a talking item
in your room. It could be anything—a toy, a book, or even a
piece of furniture! Write a short narrative about your
unexpected conversation with this enchanted object. Be sure
to use dialogue to bring the conversation to life.
I will state the following guided questions to get the students
on track of what needs to be portrayed in the dialogue ,“What
do you and the object talk about? How do you feel during this
magical encounter?” I will also reiterate about using dialogue
tags to help the reader to understand who is speaking.
Peer Sharing:
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Have students share their writing with a partner. Encourage them to listen
for effective use of dialogue and discuss how it enhances the story.
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Remind students of expectations while working with partners.
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Encourage partners to provide feedback on how effectively the
dialogue conveys emotions and enhances the narrative.
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Once students have had 5 minutes to peer share, I will bring the class back
together and discuss what students noticed in their partner's writing.
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Reflection Questions:
"How did adding dialogue make their stories
more interesting? How did it help you understand the characters
better?"
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Have a brief discussion on what they learned about using dialogue in their
writing.
Individual Writing Time:
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Assign a writing task where students create their own short narrative
incorporating dialogue. Encourage them to use dialogue tags and express
characters' emotions.
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Writing Task:
Imagine you stumble upon a mysterious object in
your backyard that has magical powers. This object can transport
you to any place in the world with just a touch. Write a short
narrative about your adventure with this magical object, focusing on
the dialogue between you and the characters you meet during your
journey.
Teacher Notes:
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Provide a checklist with criteria for effective dialogue (e.g., use of tags,
clear expressions of emotion) to guide their independent writing.
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Show characters' emotions through their words and expressions.
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Use punctuation correctly, including quotation marks around spoken
words.
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Assessment of Independent Writing:
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Use a checklist to assess students' independent writing, focusing on their ability
to incorporate dialogue effectively in reference to the standard W.3.3 (b).
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I will also provide constructive feedback to support further improvement in the
writing process revolving around this standard.* If there is a student who does
not grasp the concept of using dialogue in narrative writing, I will meet with them
during RTI to discuss one-on-one.
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Collect and review students' writing, focusing on their use of dialogue to convey
characters' thoughts and emotions.
Follow-up:
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This lesson will be used in subsequent lessons to dive deeper into other aspects
of dialogue, such as punctuating and formatting. Additionally, students can apply
dialogue techniques in different genres of writing, such as realistic fiction or
personal narratives.
By incorporating specific opportunities for guided and independent practice, students
can actively engage with the mentor text and gradually apply the concept of using
dialogue in their own narratives. This structured approach allows for skill development
and application in a supportive learning environment while satisfying the State Standard
of being able write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences by using dialogue
specifically.