Narrative, Drama and… · JHS1 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.5.1.1.2 - Analyse the elements of written literature (narrative, drama, or poetry)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and describe the plot, setting and characters in a written narrative, drama or poem.
Compare the plot, setting and characters of two different written texts and state at least one similarity and one difference.
Compose a simple narrative or drama of about 100 words that includes a clear plot, setting and characters.
Explain how the elements of plot, setting and characters work together to create meaning in a written text.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Literature (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Narrative, Drama and Poetry (5.1)
Content standard: B7.5.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how various elements of literary genres contribute to meaning
Indicator: B7.5.1.1.2 - Analyse the elements of written literature (narrative, drama, or poetry)
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 11 (Week 35 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: English Language, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 36
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Narrative
  - Identify and describe the plot, setting, characters.
  - Compare plot, setting and characters between two texts.
  - Compose and read out simple narratives.
- Drama
  - Identify and describe the plot, setting, characters.
  - Compare plot, setting and characters between two texts.
  - Compose and act out a simple drama.
- Poetry
  - Read and distinguish between poems looking at the different types and functions.
  - Discuss and make connections with values in poems
  - Compose and perform poems illustrating values e.g. love for neighbour, respect for one another and public property etc.