Narrative Writing: Stories with Sequence
Write a first draft of a personal narrative
Use story map to organize writing
Practice sequencing events in order
“Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.”
— Proverbs 22:17 (WEB)Just like we listen and learn to tell stories, we can listen to God's wisdom in His stories
Remind students about story maps and how they help organize writing. Show example of a completed story map.
Today we will turn our story map into a real story! Remember to use the parts of your map - beginning, middle, and end.
Students will write their first draft using their story map as a guide
Simpler: Draw pictures to show story events if writing is difficult
Challenge: Add dialogue or more descriptive words
Share one sentence from your story with a friend
Dear God, thank You for giving us imaginations to create stories. Help us use our words to tell good stories that honor You.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll add more details to make our stories shine!
“We will not hide them from their children, telling to the generation to come the praises of Yahweh, his strength, and his wondrous works that he has done.”
— Psalm 78:4 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Act out the verse using hand motions
Children are learning to organize thoughts and write sequenced narratives
Keeping events in order, using complete sentences
Logical story progression, use of temporal words