![]() This is because I am able to learn a lot about where they are in their literacy journey and understanding by what they can write on their own and how they can write it. When my students are labeling, I ask them to tap out their words and try their best with spelling. This is helpful because typically writing a personal narrative will span over many days, so the picture and the label helps them (and me) remember what they’re writing. We talk about how, when we label, we only need 1-2 words. Step 3: Label ItĪfter they have drawn their beginning, middle, and end, I model labeling each of their pictures. This helps them find the words for their story. If possible, it’s really helpful to allow them to pair up with a partner and tell about their pictures. After I model, I have students draw their beginning middle, and end. This is where picking something that is routine can be helpful- such as getting ready for school. I talk through each step and we make sure that the series of events are consecutive and go together. Then, I model drawing a beginning middle, and end of a personal narrative. ![]() I always tell my students to think about things they do often, such as what they do before and after school, on the weekends, or on special days like birthdays. Planning writing is so important, so we start there. Once we’ve read and retold some narrative stories, it’s time to give it a try. ( Read why mentor texts matter here.) Taking the time to show them good narratives makes it so much easier for them to develop their own. Each time you read a story, have students retell the beginning, middle, and end. Make an anchor chart together for students to refer to. Some of my favorites are Jabari Jumps, Jabari Tries, and Anything by Ezra Jack Keats (because who doesn’t love Peter!).ĭiscuss how every story has a beginning, middle, and end. I personally prefer to read realistic fiction texts. The first step is to spend some time reading some mentor texts together. Okay, so now your students are ready to dive into personal narrative writing. Step 1: Introduce Beginning, Middle, and End with Mentor Texts (Learn how to teach your students about basic sentences and going further with sen tences.) ![]() If you’re teaching first grade, you can even go a bit further if they’re ready for it. Do yourself (and their future teachers) a favor, and take at least a full week to develop their understanding of sentences.
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