Abdul's Story
From Storyline Online
9 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional Learning
Summary
Abdul loves telling stories out loud, but writing them down is hard -- his letters get jumbled. A visiting author shows him that every writer makes mistakes, and his stories matter. Read by Tramell Tillman.
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Discussion
Abdul loves telling stories out loud, but writing them down is hard -- his letters get jumbled.
- Why does Abdul feel discouraged about writing?
- What does the visiting author teach him?
- Why is it okay to make mistakes when you write?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: author, smudge, practice.
Try it: Write one short story idea of your own -- spelling doesn't have to be perfect.