In third grade, students are expected to write narratives using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. Students learned how to stretch out small moments with intricate details that convey strong feelings turning these small moments into moments that matter. A Level 3 (meets standard) narrative writing includes the following learning goals:
– Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
– Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations.
– Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order.
– Provide a sense of closure.
At PNA, creativity is nurtured and celebrated. Students learn how to integrate technology into the classroom. For this specific activity, third grade writers analyzed which image or text supports their purpose for writing. Integrating technology allows writers to see writing as a creative process. Students were taught the basic functions such as adding text, adding image, editing image, and voice over. Then, they explored on their own, creating videos that go with their narrative.
– Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
– Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations.
– Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order.
– Provide a sense of closure.
At PNA, creativity is nurtured and celebrated. Students learn how to integrate technology into the classroom. For this specific activity, third grade writers analyzed which image or text supports their purpose for writing. Integrating technology allows writers to see writing as a creative process. Students were taught the basic functions such as adding text, adding image, editing image, and voice over. Then, they explored on their own, creating videos that go with their narrative.
This writing is not just about writing personal narratives. It is also about growing into the identity of being a writer and about living writerly lives.
Happy Holidays from these 3rd Grade Elves!
