Mastering Context in Narratives with NSW DET Multistage k-2 Unit 2 Year A

Teach the concept of narrative with this comprehensive 180+ page unit designed specifically for NSW DET Multistage k-2 teachers.

This resource is your all-in-one toolkit to teach the concept of NARRATIVE using the beloved texts "A Bag and a Bird" by Pamela Allen and "The Great Rabbit Chase" by Freya Blackwood.

What’s Inside?

• Editable PowerPoint Presentation: Tailor our slides to fit your classroom needs perfectly.
• Printable PDF Version: Ready for immediate use, ensuring no tech glitches can hold you back.
• Google Slides Link: Seamless integration with your digital teaching platforms.
• Teaching Notes: Step-by-step instructions to guide your teaching journey.

Unit Overview and Instructions:

Narrative isn’t just a way to tell stories—it’s a gateway to learning and understanding. Using narratives, students can interpret their own lives and explore new worlds, making it an invaluable tool for representing and engaging with human experiences and ideas.

Learning Intentions:

• Students will learn that narratives are a powerful means of sharing life experiences, identifying their key features, and understanding how authors convey messages through text.

Success Criteria:

ES1:

• Utilise background knowledge to connect with texts.
• Recall and discuss characters and events.
• Identify narrative structure: beginning, middle, and end.
• Use drawings and personal vocabulary to retell and label images.

Stage 1:

• Connect personal experiences with text.
• Build descriptions using noun groups.
• Retell narratives using past tense and prepositional phrases.
• Sequence events logically with time connectives.
• Plan and create written texts with detailed descriptions.

Differentiation for K-2 Learners

This unit is designed for multistage learning, meaning it caters to students across Kindergarten, Year 1, and Year 2. Differentiation is built into every step, ensuring all learners are supported to succeed.

Cross-Curricular Outcomes

This unit achieves cross-curricular outcomes across multiple learning areas, including:

• Visual Arts – Students create personalized visual artworks of a "special place" to reflect their own context.
• Civics and Citizenship – Students explore the idea of "place" and personal identity in relation to the mentor texts.
• English – Students develop skills in descriptive writing, grammar (noun groups and prepositional phrases), and multimodal text creation.

Why Teachers Love This Unit

• Click-and-Go Simplicity – Ready-to-use PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF make it simple for teachers to hit the ground running.
• Differentiated for All Learners – The unit is adaptable to K-2 classrooms with resources that meet the needs of all students.
• Teacher-Friendly Design – Thoughtfully crafted to save you time with ready-to-go lessons, hands-on activities, and clear teaching notes.
• Engaging Graphics and Stunning Visuals – Beautiful, eye-catching images, animations, and interactive slides ensure students stay engaged and excited.
• Integrated Learning – Combines Visual Arts, Civics, and English outcomes for a rich, holistic learning experience.

Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.