Is there a list somewhere that would help me to figure out ways to ask for narrations so that we cover different types of writing (i.e. descriptive, letter writing, etc.)?
**And just as a side note, I have looked at many different writing programs and the decent ones all do this…help the child by not making them write anything original, give them good literature as a model of good writing, and wait until late middle school/high school to begin asking more of them than what appears to me to be narrations :)So if I were to purchase a program right now it would be a waste of money since my kiddos are only 9 and 11. I can offer good literature, ask for a retelling with out stressing them by requiring original content, and then work formally on essays, outlining, and the like later….whew! how great that feels! (and the SCM Language Arts workshop MP3 download is very helpful too)
Using a bit of imagination, there are several options listed that would provide opportunity to undertake things like letter writing, etc.
I need to do this more often as well. I tend to just have my kids retell, without bothering to ask for a narration in a creative way. Thanks for reminding me!
Those bookmarks are awesome! I have the narration idea list from here in my teacher binder, but often forget to use it…this will definately help:) Thanks! Gina
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