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**__Title of lesson__**: //What is Storytelling? (Unit introduction)//

**__Description of lesson__**: // In this lesson I will introduce the idea of storying telling to the students by making them realize they already know a lot about it and I will introduce the unit. //


 * __Assignment__: **
 * 1) Neighborhood/Scar Picture (anticipatory set)- //S// ** //tudents will draw a picture of their neighborhood and label at least 4 things in the picture. By thinking of how to label areas, students will remember stories about those places. Or, if they don't want to use the neighborhood idea, they can draw a stick figure of themselves and label the scars they have, thus producing the same result as the neighborhood sketch. (10 min)//
 * 2) Free Write- //Students will be asked to free write on a story from their drawing. (10 min)// **
 * 3) Class-wide Discussion- //As a class, we will discuss what kinds of stories the students picked. Through this discussion, I will point out the elements of storytelling they used and begin to make suggestions on how to use them effectively. (20 min)// **
 * 4) Small Group Discussion- ** //In small groups (3-4 people), students will take what they've learned in the class discussion, and idea work shop. Each individual will give a brief description of their story, followed by suggestions from the other students. (15 min)//
 * 5) Homework: Wallwisher- //For homework, students will sign on to the class Wallwisher and post about storytelling in general and ideas for their specific story. Each individual will be expected to post on their own ideas and to comment on at least two others' (that weren't in their small discussion groups) posts.// **

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**__Resources/materials needed:__** // Word 2011 (looks much better and will be used in class) // // Word 2004 (doesn't look as good but it'll get the job done) //

** // The schedule will be great to give to kids and parents to inform them about the upcoming unit so the students can prepare accordingly and the parents will know what their kids are up to. Its also great for me because I know the students are aware of everything that will be done and, thus, have no excuses for failing to complete everything. // **
 * __ Technology Reflection: __**

** // The learning is great for the students and I in much the same way as the schedule. It will serve as a focus for our day so we don't get off track. I think I will use this kind of daily schedule every class period. // **

** // Without this technology, I could not have created these documents in such a creative way. Visual learners will respond to these documents with much more fervidity than a black and white version. // **

__** Evaluation: **__ (as a classroom teacher, this will be where you jot your notes on what went right, what needs to be changed, etc.)

** // I think I'll have to carefully monitor discussion in small groups. 6th graders have a propensity for off topic conversation. Also, I know I'll have to outline expectations for these discussions. Again, as 6th graders, they will probably lack the experience and technical knowhow to conduct a constructive discussion. // ** (as a STUDENT right now, this is where you jot your concerns about teaching this lesson and important things you need to focus on)