Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 5: Writing a Closing or Conclusion
5 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
How to end a personal narrative in a satisfying way. Kids learn closing strategies -- a final feeling, a lesson learned, or a look back -- instead of just writing 'The End.'
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A good ending leaves the reader with a feeling, not just 'The End.'
- Why does a story need a real ending?
- What are some ways to close a personal narrative?
- How did your story leave you feeling? Can your ending show that?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: closing, conclusion, reflection
- Write a closing sentence that shares a feeling or a lesson.
- Compare your ending to 'The End' -- which tells the reader more?