Crafting a Personal Narrative: Unit Project
The aim of the project is to create a short graphic narrative based on a story shared by someone in the student’s life. This could be a family member, caregiver, elder, coach, neighbour, or another trusted person. Their job is not to tell their story, but to listen carefully, interpret what they hear, and represent that person’s experience with respect and care—just like the process used to create David’s graphic memoir.
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
- practice active and ethical listening.
- learn how stories are shaped through interpretation.
- understand that storytelling is a shared responsibility.
- use images and words together to communicate meaning.
Preparation
Teachers need to ensure that students have access to the assignment sheet and the supplies needed for their graphic narratives.
Lesson Activities
The Task
Students will:
- Interview someone in their life about a moment they choose to share.
- Listen carefully and take notes, focusing on meaning rather than details.
- Create a graphic narrative that represents how you understood their story.
