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    Discovering Narrative Strategies

    Use shared inquiry to develop personal narratives. 

    Illustration of boy writing his name in a frosty window

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    Writing Back-and-Forth Stories

    Inspire students to collaborate in writing.

    Creepy old house in the woods

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    Writing an InstaMemory

    Help students narrate and describe.

    smartphone in female hands taking photo

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    Writing a Family Story and Historical Marker

    Inspire students to write family stories.

    Kascinski's World Famous Hot Dog Stand Plaque

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    Starting Stories: 5 Great Beginning Strategies

    Practice five strategies for starting a story.

    Photo of a runner crouching at the starting line of a track

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    Writing a "Showing" Paragraph

    Help students show instead of tell.

    A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, WITH A GUIDE, WHITEWATER RAFTING ON THE PATATE RIVER, ECUADOR

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    If I Were President

    Think about being president.

    If I Were President

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    Drawing a Life Map

    Help students gather ideas for narratives.

    Life Map

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    Writing a 5 W’s Story

    Help students write realistic stories.

    Two ice skaters glide along a frozen river

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    If I Were a President's Pet

    Imagine being a president's pet.

    FDR quote

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    Starting a Journal

    Help students begin journal writing.

    Journal Writing

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    Writing a Historical Dialogue

    Create a dialogue with a historical figure.

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    Using Anecdotes in Formal Writing

    Add a narrative touch to formal writing.

    Illustration of a flying fish jumping over a boy in a rowboat

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    Writing Descriptions That "Show" Instead of "Tell"

    Teach students to use sensory details.

    A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, WITH A GUIDE, WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE PATATE RIVER, ECUADOR

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    Forming a Focus

    Help students write strong focus statements.

    illustration of squirrel looking through a telescope

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    Sequencing with a Time Line

    Use time lines for critical thinking.

    Marie Curie Time Line