Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 8: Publishing for Kids
3 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
The final step: publishing. Kids learn how to make a neat final copy -- adding a title, illustrations, and their best handwriting or typing -- to share their finished story with an audience.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Publishing means making your best copy so others can enjoy it.
- What does it mean to 'publish' your writing?
- What can you add to a published piece besides the words?
- Who would you like to share your finished story with?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: publish, final copy, title
- Give your story a title that fits it.
- Make a neat final copy and add one illustration.

