Deliverable
Narrative Concepts Sprint
Content Expertise
Effective Communication
Self Directed Learning
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3
Critique and Revision
Students conduct a brief interview with a peer or family member to uncover emotional and cultural connections to their chosen dishes, creating empathy artifacts (e.g., a quick persona or user needs map). They develop multiple concept ideas for their narrative Food Map and produce brainstorm documentation (quantity over quality), create concept sketches or storyboards for each idea, and build a feasibility/impact matrix to compare potential concepts. Each student selects their Top 3 concepts with written rationales and prepares to share findings for peer feedback in the next session.
Plan day
Day 8
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Individual
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Share the activity's purpose and connect it to the ongoing narrative project. (5 min) |
| 2 | Interview Prep: Discuss effective interview techniques and prepare questions focusing on emotional and cultural food memories. (10 min) |
| 3 | Peer/Family Interviews: Conduct brief interviews to explore emotional stories tied to chosen dishes. (10 min) |
| 4 | Brainstorming: Document insights and create empathy artifacts based on interviews (e.g., persona maps). (10 min) |
| 5 | Concept Development: Begin sketching initial ideas for the narrative Food Map. Focus on emotional and cultural connections. (10 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Prepare interview question templates focused on emotional and cultural food connections.
- Ensure necessary materials are ready, including paper, pens, and digital devices for sketching.
- Provide examples of empathy artifacts and storytelling techniques related to culinary experiences.
Student-facing instructions
You will conduct interviews with a peer or family member about their emotional and cultural connections to specific dishes. Use this information to create a quick empathy artifact, such as a persona map. Then, brainstorm a variety of concept ideas for your narrative Food Map. Document your ideas and create initial concept sketches. Engage with team members to discuss feedback and refine your ideas.