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Discovering Narrative Strategies
Use shared inquiry to develop personal narratives.
Writing Topic
My first friend
Writing Topic
A visit to a relative's house
Writing Topic
When I was lost
Writing Topic
A memorable bus ride
Writing Topic
My first concert
Writing Topic
The most fun I've had recently
Writing Topic
Summer in a cabin by a lake
Minilesson
Writing a Family Story and Historical Marker
Inspire students to write family stories.
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Starting Stories: 5 Great Beginning Strategies
Practice five strategies for starting a story.
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Writing a "Showing" Paragraph
Help students show instead of tell.
Student Writing Model
The Racist Warehouse
This personal narrative by eighth-grader Alicia presents an engaging voice. Read the essay and notice how Alicia’s personality comes through; she obviously cares about her subject. Her use of details gives the reader a clear picture of the characters and environment in this account of Alicia’s first encounter with racism.
Student Writing Model
Giving Life
This is a very moving narrative about a difficult experience. Sharing what she learned from this friendship makes an effective conclusion.
Student Writing Model
The Great Paw Paw
Charlotte, the seventh-grade writer of this model, organizes her essay into paragraphs that describe different aspects of her subject. The closing leaves the reader with a clear idea of the important place her grandfather holds in her memory.