From Narrative to Craft · SHS3 Literature In…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.3.LI.1 - Draft and organise arguments with the support of textual evidence for writing or speaking

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify an author’s point of view in a prose excerpt and state it clearly in their own words.
Locate and select relevant textual evidence that supports a given argument or stance.
Draft a short argumentative paragraph that includes a claim, supporting evidence, and explanation.
Orally present an argument to peers using coherent, organised language and ethically acceptable expression.
Respond constructively to peers’ arguments by asking relevant questions based on what they heard.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Prose (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: From Narrative to Craft (2.3)
Content standard: 3.2.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of writing and dialoguing skills to creatively construct essays and narrative pieces. 3.2.3.LO.1 Create, construct and communicate clear, organised and coherent arguments, essays and fictional narratives.
Indicator: 3.2.3.LI.1 - Draft and organise arguments with the support of textual evidence for writing or speaking
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 12 (Week 12 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 133

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning:

- Critical thinking and problem solving by reading and rereading excerpts or chapters for students to establish authors' points of view and providing opportunities for learners' personal responses to the authors' points of view.

- Highlight the importance of textual evidence in arriving at an argument or supporting a stance. Allow learners to express their arguments in open verbal discussions clearly and coherently.

- Learners think critically to solve problems. Contribute to team discussion using ethically acceptable language.

Assessment (3.2.3.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Selected African and Non-African fictional texts
- Digital writing templates
- Videos
- Sample marked essays