Third Grade Writers

What are the expectations for a Third Grade Writer in September/October? Students will develop a "Small Moment Story" which is a personal narrative. Students have spent a lot of time generating ideas which come from their own lives and experiences. From there, they draft their stories and begin revising their work based off of lessons we teach in class. Some of the lessons we have taught include, but are not limited to... Mini-Lessons: • Generating Ideas (Starting with Turning Points, Starting with Strong Feelings, “Rehearsing” versus Brainstorming, Effective Leads and Strong Endings, “Stretching the Heart”) • Revising (What Am I Really Trying to Say? Listening for Significance in Seed Ideas) • Drafting (The Heart of the Story, Borrowing Techniques for Great Authors) Please feel free to send me an email for any additional questions regarding writing instruction! There is SO MUCH involved in our instruction, including small groups and conferences to target individual needs.