Introduction
Reading is fun! You get to escape into a different world as you follow along someone else's story. In order for those books to be made, there has to be an author. Now, think about your favorite book. Why is it your favorite? What makes you want to read it? All of these things are important when thinking about writing a book. Now, YOU, get to be an author!
Task
By the end of this process, you will have written your very own short story. It will include a main character along with other characters, a setting, and many many details! Make sure you are thinking about what you want to have in your story so you can make it the best that it can be! I know you will do a great job!
Process
1.Read short stories to have an understanding of what your own story will need to include
2.Use an anchor chart as a class and then individually so the you can share ideas for your stories
3.Use a sequencing chart to get your ideas down in order
4.Use interactive story mapping on iPads. You can draw your story out of how you want it to go. By using the ipads, you can make an error and easily fix this so when you go to write your actual story you will have a better idea of how you want it to go.
5.Using all of the steps above, you will sit down over many days and begin writing your story.
6.We will have volunteers read their story to the class!
Evaluation
Students will use different tools to plan for their own story including, anchor charts, sequencing charts, and interactive story mapping on the ipad. I will check in with students to see what they have filled in on their different charts and make sure they are working towards their story.
I will go around the room as the students write their stories. I will ask them questions about their stories so they are able to provide more detail and make sure what they have down is in order and makes sense.
I will read the students stories once they have finished and grade it on sequencing of events, details provided, and punctuation and spelling based on the words we have learned so far in the year.
Since this is first grade, I do not really like using a rubric for this project. I will keep up with the students as the process runs its course. At the end I will read the stories and talk to the child individually about their story.
Conclusion
I am so proud of you! You wrote your very own short story. You have included a lot of details about you characters and setting. Writing a short story is a big step in your reading and writing skills. You will continue to make progress with these skills everyday!
Credits
Credit to - Professor Hosseinali for giving me the link to create this Webquest
Teacher Page
Contact me at mdean8851@llcc.edu