Lesson 3: Public and private telling

Essential questions:

How do we know how much to tell?

Lesson overview:

The lesson introduces the differences between public and private telling. There are some stories that we want to share with others. There are other stories that we want to keep in our hearts. Public and private telling is a tool for learners to use to judge what stories they do and don’t want to share with others. The lesson explores these differences by using two types of writing: a diary entry and a narrative essay.

Keywords:

• Self-awareness
• Public and private telling

Materials (these are also included in the lesson components below): 

• Slips of paper or different colour post-its
• Butcher paper or A3 paper
• Markers, pens and pencils
• 'Public and private telling' presentation
• 'My story in post-its' teacher training video
• Contract from Lesson 2