Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 2: Making a Plan
2 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
Before drafting, good writers plan. This lesson shows kids how to plan a personal narrative in order -- beginning, middle, and end -- so the story is easy to follow.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A plan is a map for your story so you don't get lost while writing.
- Why is it helpful to plan before you write?
- What are the three main parts of a story plan?
- What happens first, next, and last in your story?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: plan, beginning, middle, end
- Sketch or jot your story in three boxes: beginning, middle, end.
- Tell a partner your plan out loud before writing.