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My Special Day Story

Narrative Writing: Story Time

Day 49of 180
Week 10of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Write a personal narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end

2

Use temporal words to sequence story events

3

Include descriptive details about a special day

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 118:24

“This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”

— Psalm 118:24 (WEB)

Reminds us to appreciate and celebrate special days God gives us

📦 Materials Needed

  • Writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Crayons
  • Beginning-middle-end graphic organizer
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and ask them to share about a special day they remember. Encourage them to think about what made the day special.

💭 Review Question: What makes a day feel extra special to you?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we will write about a special day in our lives. Remember to include three important parts: the beginning (who was there, where were you), the middle (what happened), and the end (how did you feel).

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Use words like 'first', 'then', 'next' to help tell your story
  • Include details that help others imagine your day
  • Think about a day that made you happy or excited
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you tell me about a day that was special to you?
  • What made that day different from other days?
3Activity: My Special Day Narrative (10 min)
project

Students will write and illustrate a personal narrative about a special day using their graphic organizer.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a line down the middle of your paper
  2. On the left side, write the beginning of your story
  3. In the middle, write what happened during the day
  4. On the right side, write how the day ended
  5. Use crayons to add a colorful illustration
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw pictures to tell the story if writing is challenging

Challenge: Add dialogue or more descriptive details

4Closing (3 min)

Share one or two stories with the class and celebrate everyone's special day.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What part of your story did you enjoy writing most?
  • How does telling a story help us remember special moments?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for the special days you give us. Help us to appreciate and remember the joy in each day.

Coming up: Tomorrow we will share our stories with each other in a Story Sharing Circle!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 118:24

“This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”

— Psalm 118:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to act out rejoicing

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning to write personal narratives by focusing on sequencing events and adding descriptive details.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage storytelling at home
  • Help child recall specific details about their special day
  • Ask open-ended questions about their experiences
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children may have difficulty remembering details or sequencing events

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Clear beginning, middle, and end; use of temporal words; inclusion of specific details

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family story time where everyone shares a special day
  • Make a photo journal of special family days
  • Record the story as an audio narrative

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