Advancing AI Literacy Lessons

Finding My Voice: Exploring Personal Narratives

English | 9-12
Duration: 50 minutes
Author: Christopher Walker, Computer Science Teacher

In this lesson, students analyze exemplar personal narratives to understand what makes them compelling and authentic. They identify key elements such as emotional depth, structure, and voice, and discuss how these elements influence meaning and engagement. Students also consider how technology, including AI, might misrepresent or oversimplify human experiences, introducing bias into storytelling. Through guided reflection and discussion, students begin brainstorming ideas for their own narratives while recognizing the importance of preserving their unique voice.

Lesson Plan Series

Lesson Objectives

Identify elements of strong storytelling (emotion, structure, voice, reflection)
Generate ideas for personal narratives through reflection and discussion.
Explain why authorial voice matters in personal storytelling.
Recognize how bias in AI-generated narratives can distort meaning or misrepresent experiences.

Essential Questions

How does AI feedback influence the way we revise our stories?
What does comparing AI-generated and human-written narratives reveal about creativity and authenticity?
How can writers use AI responsibly without losing their voice?
How might AI bias influence the way stories are told, and why does that matter for authenticity?