If you think about your educational experience growing up, it may have looked something like this. The teacher asked the questions, students gave the responses, and the answer was either right or wrong. A correct answer was rewarded with “good job” and a smile. An incorrect answer was met with a shake of the head …
Author: Susan Obuchi
Moving Beyond the Personal Narrative
Narrative writing. What is it? From the perspective of an elementary school teacher, it’s the first genre of writing you teach of the school year. And it’s always the personal narrative. Students brainstorm and write about their trips to Disneyland, the beach, or playing video games for hours on end. While students should write about …