Write About a Time When. . . Activity
This write about a time when. . . activity gives 2nd to 5th grade writers 16 star topic cards, a story planner and a writing page for true stories. Answer key included.
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Description
How to Teach Narrative Writing
This write about a time when. . . activity helps children turn real moments from their lives into true stories. A personal narrative tells events in order, includes details about who was there and what happened, and ends by sharing how the writer felt. Each star card gives children a clear topic, such as a time they felt proud or made a new friend, so they can spend their energy on planning and writing. The activity fits 2nd through 5th grade writers, and an answer key is included for the practice page.
How to Use the Activity
Print and cut apart the sixteen star event cards. A child picks a card, thinks of a true time that matches it, and plans the beginning, middle and end on the Story Planner. Then the child writes a final copy on the My Story page and draws the best part in the picture frame. This 2nd grade narrative writing activity works well in a writing center, during writing workshop, or as a weekly journal routine. A 3rd grade practice worksheet follows, where children number six sentences from a true story in order and write a closing sentence.
What’s Included
- A colorful cover page
- A How to Use page with prep and step-by-step directions
- 16 star event cards
- A Story Planner for the beginning, middle and end
- A My Story writing page with a picture frame
- A 3rd grade practice worksheet
- A card list key and a practice answer key
Why This Activity Helps Kids
- Ready-made topics help reluctant writers get started right away.
- Planning the beginning, middle and end teaches children to tell events in order.
- Writing about real feelings makes stories personal and meaningful.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Let children share their stories in an author’s chair, or bind finished pages into a class book. You can also use the write about a time when. . . activity at the start of the year to learn more about each child.
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