Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Textual Typology: Narrative Practices

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to present the main objectives of the lesson to the students, establishing a clear foundation on what will be addressed and allowing them to understand the relevance of the practical activities that will be carried out. This helps direct the students' focus to the essential points, ensuring they are prepared to identify and analyze narrative texts effectively.

Main Objectives

1. Identify if a text is a narrative.

2. Recognize the characteristics of a narrative text, such as the existence of characters.

Side Objectives

1. Develop the ability to critically analyze narrative texts.
2. Stimulate interest in reading and writing narratives.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to engage students from the beginning, providing them with a direct connection between the lesson's theme and their daily experiences. By looking for interesting facts about narratives on the internet, they will realize the importance and constant presence of narrative practices in their lives. The key questions will serve to initiate a meaningful debate, helping students consolidate their prior knowledge and prepare for the practical activities that will follow.

Warming Up

Warm-up:

Start the class by contextualizing the theme of textual typology and narrative practices. Explain that in a narrative, there is a sequence of events that unfold over time, involving characters, settings, and conflicts. This type of text can be found in various forms, including social media, such as blogs, Instagram posts, or Twitter threads. Ask students to use their cell phones to find an interesting fact about narratives on the internet, such as a viral story or a current popular tale. This will help connect the theme to the students' digital daily lives.

Initial Reflections

1. What is a narrative?

2. What are the essential components of a narrative?

3. Have you ever read or written a story on social media? How was that experience?

4. Why are narratives important in our lives?

5. What is the difference between a narrative and a description?

Development

Duration: 70 - 80 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to allow students to apply their knowledge of textual typology and narrative practices creatively and practically using digital tools and platforms that are part of their daily lives. This not only reinforces the content learned but also develops essential technological and collaborative skills for the modern world.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - ✨Creation of a Narrative Microfilm on TikTok✨

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop storytelling skills and creative use of digital technologies to create engaging narratives.

- Description: Students will create a microfilm using TikTok, where they must narrate an original story in up to 3 minutes. They should use visual effects, music, and captions available on the platform to enhance the narrative.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Ask students to discuss and develop a short story with a beginning, middle, and end.

• Encourage them to think about the following characteristics: characters, setting, conflict, and resolution.

• Guide students to use their cell phones to film and edit the microfilm in the TikTok app.

• Instruct them to explore features like filters, background music, and captions to make the narrative more appealing.

• Each group must publish the microfilm on their TikTok account (or create a shared account for the activity) and share the link with the class.

• Allocate time for everyone to watch the microfilms and promote a discussion about the differences and similarities in the narratives created.

Activity 2 - 📚InstaStory: Writing a Collaborative Tale on Instagram📚

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Encourage collaboration and creativity among students using a popular platform for creating and sharing stories.

- Description: Students will collaborate to write a tale using Instagram Stories. Each group will create a series of 'stories' that form a complete story, using images, text, and stickers.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Ask students to discuss and plan the story that will be told, defining the characters, settings, conflict, and resolution.

• Guide them to take photos or look for images that can be used to create the settings and characters.

• Students should use the Instagram Stories feature to create a sequence of images and texts that narrate the story.

• Encourage them to use stickers, gifs, and polls to make the narrative more interactive.

• Each group should share the sequence of 'stories' with the class through a specific hashtag created for the activity.

• Promote a feedback session where everyone can comment on the stories and discuss the different narrative approaches.

Activity 3 - 🎮Gamified Adventure: Creating an Interactive Story with Twine🎮

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop writing and creative thinking skills, encouraging the creation of non-linear and interactive narratives.

- Description: Students will be challenged to create an interactive story using the Twine tool. They must develop a narrative where the reader can make decisions and alter the course of the story.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Explain how to use the Twine tool and how to create an interactive narrative.

• Encourage students to plan a story that includes multiple paths and endings, thinking about how the reader's choices can affect the plot.

• Students must use computers with internet access to access Twine and start building the interactive narrative.

• Guide them to include text elements, images, and hyperlinks to create an immersive experience.

• Encourage them to test the story within the group to ensure all possible paths work correctly.

• Each group must share the link to their interactive story with the class.

• Allocate time for students to explore the stories created by their peers and discuss the different experiences provided by the choices made in the narrative.

Feedback

Duration: 20 - 25 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to consolidate learning through reflection and collaborative feedback. Allowing students to share their experiences and learnings promotes an environment of mutual growth and collaboration. Additionally, the 360° feedback reinforces the importance of social and teamwork skills, which are fundamental in educational contexts and beyond.

Group Discussion

🗣️ Group Discussion: Start the discussion by asking each group to share their experiences creating their narratives on different platforms. Use the following outline to guide the conversation:

1. Ask the groups to briefly explain their stories and the narrative elements they utilized.
2. Inquire about the challenges faced during the creation process and how each group overcame them.
3. Encourage students to compare the different narrative approaches among the groups and identify strengths and areas for improvement.
4. Promote a discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of using digital tools to tell stories compared to traditional methods.

Reflections

1. What was the most challenging element in creating your digital narrative? 2. How did the use of digital platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Twine) influence the way you told the story? 3. What did you learn about the characteristics of narrative texts through these practical activities?

360° Feedback

🔄 360° Feedback: Instruct students to conduct a 360° feedback stage, where each student must receive feedback from the other group members. Guide the class to ensure that feedback is constructive and respectful. Use the following outline to guide the feedback:

1. Each student should share what they think was the greatest contribution of the other members to the activity.
2. Encourage students to point out a specific skill that each peer demonstrated during the creation of the narrative.
3. Reinforce the importance of suggesting constructive ways for improvement, if identified, for future collaborative activities.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

📚 Purpose: 📚 The conclusion of this lesson aims to consolidate learning by connecting the content covered to its practical applications and to the students' reality. Additionally, ending the lesson in a fun and engaging manner reinforces the importance of the theme and motivates students to continue exploring and practicing their narrative skills in the digital world.

Summary

🎉 Fun Lesson Summary: 🎉 Today, the lesson was a true narrative journey! We explored narratives in a completely digital and interactive way, creating microfilms on TikTok, collaborative tales on Instagram Stories, and interactive stories on Twine. 🚀 We learned about the essential elements of narratives such as characters, settings, and conflicts, and saw how we can use different platforms to tell captivating and engaging stories.

World Connection

🌍 Connection with Today’s World: 🌍 In the modern world, stories are told not only in books but also on social media, short videos, and even interactive games. Digital narratives are part of our daily lives, whether in memes, series of posts, or viral videos. Understanding how to structure and present a narrative is a valuable skill that can be applied in various areas of life, from personal communication to digital marketing.

Practical Application

📈 Applications in Daily Life: 📈 Knowing how to identify and create narratives is essential for developing effective communication skills, engaging audiences, and presenting ideas clearly and excitingly. In daily life, these skills can be applied to create content for social media, share personal experiences, and even develop school projects.