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A Time I Was Brave

Narrative Writing Begins

Day 104of 180
Week 21of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Draw a personal narrative about a brave moment

2

Use simple sequence words to tell a story

3

Express feelings in a written narrative

📖 Scripture Connection

Joshua 1:9

“Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

— Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

God encourages us to be brave, just like in our story writing

📦 Materials Needed

  • drawing paper
  • crayons
  • pencils
  • primary writing paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and read Joshua 1:9, discuss what being brave means

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me about a time you felt brave?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how stories have a beginning, middle, and end, focusing on brave moments

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Brave moments can be big or small
  • It's okay to feel scared and still be brave
  • God helps us be courageous
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does brave mean to you?
  • When have you seen someone be brave?
3Activity: My Brave Story Drawing and Writing (7 min)
hands-on writing

Draw and write about a time you were brave

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a picture of your brave moment
  2. Write 3-4 simple sentences about what happened
  3. Use words like 'first', 'next', 'then', 'last'
  4. Tell how you felt during the brave moment
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw the picture and dictate story to teacher

Challenge: Add more descriptive words about feelings

4Closing (3 min)

Share stories with a partner or small group

📝 Review Questions:
  • What made your moment brave?
  • How did you feel?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for giving us courage when we feel afraid.

Coming up: Tomorrow we will share our brave stories with the whole class!

💎 Memory Verse

Joshua 1:9

“Be strong and courageous! Don't be afraid.”

— Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions: flex muscles on 'strong', make a brave pose on 'courageous'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning to construct personal narratives with sequence and emotion

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage storytelling at home
  • Help child identify sequence in their stories
  • Validate their feelings about brave moments
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might have difficulty expressing emotions or sequencing events

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to draw a scene and use simple sequence words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a class book of brave stories
  • Act out brave moments with simple drama
  • Draw additional pictures showing feelings

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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