This video lesson focuses on the key elements of writing a narrative: point of view, tone, reflective statement, pacing, emphasis, and cohesion. W.9-10.3,3a, 3b, 3c, 3e Narratives, W.11-12.3,3a, 3b, 3c, 3e Narratives

This site shares a video that explains the "Choose Kind" campaign. "Choose Kind" is an anti-bullying campaign inspired by R.J. Palacio's debut novel, Wonder. Random House Children's Books invites you to share your story, and pledge to...

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a narrative response by using descriptive words to signal a setting time change. [8:11]

In this lesson, you have learned how to make your story more lively by adding similes. [5:24]

In this lesson, you will learn how to plan your narrative by constructing an outline. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:19]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a final draft of a narrative reading response by incorporating all revisions in the correct order. [5:44]

In this lesson, you will learn how to develop events in a narrative by including dialogue and character's thoughts. [6:17]

In this lesson, you will learn how to tell your story step-by-step by getting the memory in your head and thinking "What happened first, then next, then next." [5:27]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a rough draft of a narrative reading response by using your planning chart to write the events of the story in complete sequenced sentences. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:51]

In this lesson, writers set up a conflict for their main character at the beginning of the story then practice adding details to better explain a character's problem. [9:16]

In this lesson, you will learn how to improve your personal narrative by using a timeline to remember important details. [7:20]

In this lesson, you will learn how to brainstorm possible story ideas by making a list. [5:40]

In this lesson, you will learn how to develop an alternate ending to a text by brainstorming. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [6:53]

In this lesson, you will learn how to revise a narrative reading response by rereading and asking yourself, 'What details can I add to make my story stronger and are there any details I can remove?' Login gives access to a slideshow as...

In this lesson, students include necessary details to avoid reader confusion, and practice adding details and information to make a story flow naturally. [9:36]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a narrative reading response that has events that make sense by writing the events of the story in the correct order. [8:02]

In this lesson, you will learn to develop experiences and events in a narrative by using description and dialogue. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:05]

In this lesson, you will learn to provide a satisfying conclusion to your story by ending with the character's feelings and their response to what happened in the story. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:50]

In this lesson, you will learn how to choose a story idea by asking, "Which of these could I write most about?" and then imagining the story. [5:37]

This resource provides several mini-lessons for teachers to use with students who are writing narratives. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.3

Learn about the challenges faced by pioneers as they traveled west on the Bozeman Trail, a shortcut to the newly discovered goldfields of Montana Territory. In the accompanying lesson plans (found in the Support Materials), students will...

In this lesson, you will learn how to reveal something about yourself in your writing by showing the reader how you have changed. [6:50]

In this lesson, you will learn how to make your story more realistic and exciting by showing, not telling. [8:27]

In this lesson, you will learn how to tell your story step-by-step by getting the memory in your head and thinking "What happened first, then next, then next." [4:43]