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Minilesson
Writing a 5 W’s Story
Help students write realistic stories.
Minilesson
Starting Stories with Suspense
Inspire storytelling with original story starters.
Minilesson
Understanding the Plot Line
Understand the plot line.
Student Writing Model
Leaf Person
In Bowen’s story, he imagines himself as a leaf. He gives lots of details about being blown around by the wind.
Student Writing Model
A Fable
This writing shows that the writer has a real grasp of the meaning of a fable. It has some delightful details.
Student Writing Model
The Missing Coin
This story is well organized, and the sentences flow smoothly. There are lots of details and excellent word choices.
Student Writing Model
The Terror of Kansas
Fifth-grader Ashley begins her story in the middle of the action. After the first paragraph, the reader is hooked and needs to know . . . “What happens next?”
Student Writing Model
Chloe’s Day
Erin, fifth grade, tells her story from the point of view of her cat. The closing lines bring this adventure full circle.
Student Writing Model
The Haunted House
Fifth-grader Tommy includes lots of details in a story that leads up to a surprise ending.
Student Writing Model
Linden’s Library
This model is based on an original story submitted by Elise, a sixth-grade writer. Note how she uses dialogue and details to bring her characters to life.
Student Writing Model
How the Stars Came to Be
Sixth-grade student Laura wrote this fantasy in which the “storybook” voice sets the tone appropriately.
Writing Topic
A story about a holiday
Minilesson
Writing a Family Story and Historical Marker
Inspire students to write family stories.
Minilesson
If I Were a President's Pet
Imagine being a president's pet.
Writing Topic
What if I were 10 years old?
Student Writing Model
Happy Easter
This model is based on a story submitted by first-grader Ashley. Her story has a main character with a problem. The problem is solved in an interesting way.
Writing Topic
A really spooky story
Writing Topic
What if I met a . . .
Writing Topic
What if a book came to life?
Minilesson
Starting Stories: 5 Great Beginning Strategies
Practice five strategies for starting a story.
