3rd+Grade+Personal+Narrative


 * 3rd Grade Personal Narrative Writing**
 * Class:** Third grade writing/reading class
 * School:** **[|St. Paul Public Schools]**
 * Teacher:** Kim Jacobs
 * Materials:** Equipment that allows students to see what you are writing, 3rd Treasures Teacher’s Edition by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, Memorable Moments Questionnaire p.11-12 and Level 2/3 “I”planner p.70 personal narrative section of Write Tools, paper and pencil.
 * Duration:** 50-60min. language arts period. I plan to spend 30 min. during scheduled writing time and 30 min. during scheduled reading time.
 * Standard: LA 3.1.6 b**
 * Objective:** The students will explain what a personal narrative is, identify characteristics of a personal narrative and with guidance fill out an “I” planner on the story __First Day Jitters__.
 * Pre Reading activity:** Have students think about a time they didn’t want to go some place and share it with the person next to them.
 * Objective:** The students will explain what a personal narrative is, identify characteristics of a personal narrative and with guidance fill out an “I” planner on the story __First Day Jitters__.
 * Pre Reading activity:** Have students think about a time they didn’t want to go some place and share it with the person next to them.


 * Fist of Five** Have students trace their hand on a piece of paper and write a characteristic of personal narrative in each finger. See p. 6 of personal narrative in WriteTools for list of characteristics. Make sure you cover the “fabulous four” 1. Uses I or we (first person) ,2. About an incident that really happened (“I”stories), 3. Has a beginning,middle, and end 4. Reflection
 * Memorable Moments Questionnaire** Choose one question from the list and have students jot 5 words or less to answer it. This activity is to generate ideas and will be saved to use at a later time. I will use either question 2 or question 16. Question 2 What specific incidents do you remember that involved you and your parents? Or Question 16 What specific incidents do you remember from vacation? Or summer break? Give students an opportunity to share using their jot dots.
 * Level 2/3 “I” Planner** p. 70 personal narrative section of Write Tools . Use this in place of the story map page 3 of practice book from 3rd Treasures Practice Book as used in the teacher’s guide p. 15, 17, 18, 25, and 30. Fill out planner together as follows:

Title: First Day Jitters Introduction: Who: Sarah,Mr. Hartwell Where: at home When: morning picture of Sarah in bed

First box Beginning: Draw a picture of Sarah hiding under the covers and Mr. Hartwell standing. In jot dots use 5 words or less.
 * Hides undercovers
 * not going to school
 * Mr. Hartwell tries to persuade
 * Sarah refutes going

Second box Middle: Draw a picture of Sarah getting ready for school
 * gets dressed for school

Third box End: Draw a picture of Sarah as the teacher Reflection: Teachers get nervous too
 * Sarah is the teacher
 * meets her new class


 * Closure:** Using your “I”planner share what makes __First Day Jitters__ a personal narrative.

Rule of five was a simple yet valuable strategy I gained from the Write Tools and Beyond Training. I can see where it will force students to use their own thoughts and words when writing.