In Reading Workshop, we've learned the three main elements of a story: Characters, Setting, and Plot. We are identifying these three elements in our read-aloud books as well as our independent reading books.
Now we are becoming writers of stories!
Our first step in the writing process is drafting/planning. For this unit we are using a technique called Story Boards. Story Boards use pictures (and a few words) to help us plan our writing, gather details, and figure out the plot so that it makes sense.
We're using post-it notes so that we can move things around and make sure it's great before we start writing.
Next, we begin the drafting process. Looking at each post-it individually, we are really writing a lot more details! Some of us are writing scary stories, some sad stories, some happy stories, and even some funny stories - but they all are full of suspense. These stories will have you on the edge of your seat!
We'll be writing three stories during this unit -- some will be fiction, some non-fiction, and some a little of both (the names have been changed to protect the innocent sort of thing!) but they all will have our three main elements: Characters, Setting, and Plot.
We will pick one to publish, but right now we're just writing and planning away on story number one!
