Activities to Teach Students Who Is the Narrator
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Narration is an essential element of any story, whether it is a book, a movie, or a play. Teaching students who the narrator is and how they contribute to the plot and themes is crucial as it helps students better understand the storyline and develop a deeper appreciation for the texts they read. Here are some engaging activities that teachers can use to teach their students who the narrator is.
“Who’s Talking?” Game
This game is all about understanding dialogue. In this exercise, two students stand up in front of the class, and each one is given a script. They then read out different lines of dialogue, and their classmates have to guess which character is speaking. This activity encourages students to look at the text closely to figure out who is saying what and helps them understand the different characters’ perspectives.
“Match the Narrator with the Book” Activity
In this activity, you will need several books or short stories with different narrators. Cut out the names of the narrators from the stories and mix them up. Then, ask the students to match each narrator to the correct book. This activity helps students understand the different types of narrators, such as first-person, second-person, or third-person omniscient.
“Create Your Own Narrator” Activity
This activity allows students to create their own narrators and write a story from their perspective. First, the teacher should give students a brief overview of the different types of narrators. Then, students can work in groups or individually to create their own narrators, describing them in detail – their personalities, backgrounds, language, and speech patterns. After that, students use their narrators to write a short story from that narrator’s perspective. The teacher can then review and provide feedback on the story.
“Narrator’s Voice” Exercise
One of the most critical functions of the narrator is to create a tone or atmosphere for the text. In this exercise, students study several passages from different books and identify the narrator’s voice or tone in each of them. The teacher can ask guiding questions to help students identify the tone, such as “Does the narrator’s tone of the passage match the story? Why or why not?” or “What emotions do you feel from the narrator’s tone?”.
“Narrator Call-out” Game
In this game, the teacher assigns different narrators to each student, and the students have to read a passage from a book, changing their voice and tone according to their narrator. The teacher will call out different narrators, and the students have to switch to that narrator’s voice and continue reading their passage from the book. This activity helps students understand how different narrators depict the story differently and can be a fun, engaging activity that tests their understanding.
In conclusion, teaching students who the narrator is an essential lesson for any language arts classroom. These engaging activities can help illustrate this concept and build a deeper understanding of what the narrator does in different stories. By promoting active participation and critical thinking, teachers can foster students’ appreciation for literature and help them become better readers and writers.