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Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 8: Publishing for Kids

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Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 8: Publishing for Kids
3 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
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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.

  1. What does it mean to 'publish' your writing?
  2. What can you add to a published piece besides the words?
  3. 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.
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