The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast Ep. 101 by Shakira Cross https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd "A Step-by-Step Plan for Teaching Narrative Writing" by Jennifer Gonzalez en-us 2021-05-03 03:51:18 UTC 2025-12-04 15:30:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png shakiracross10 https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1483823443 2021-05-03 04:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1483823443 Form: Personal Narrative or Short Story shakiracross10 https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1483824630 Gonzalez discusses how what separates memoir and fiction is labeling. She then contends that students should have the ability and flexibility to label what they feel is true and what they feel is fictional. 

Some folks might challenge this idea with the thought of pushing "false narratives" or might cause some disconnections. 

However, giving students the autonomy in their writing to label what they feel is fiction and non-fiction will create space for interesting outcomes to read. 

I wonder what kind of assignment our "Incident from Adolescence" would be if we were able to mix fiction with non-fiction?]]> 2021-05-03 04:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1483824630 Process: Write With Your Students shakiracross10 https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1483846414 Gonzalez then talks about writing with your students as a tool for them to see your writing process live. 

This is a similar technique to what Dr. Metz did during our writing process for the "Incident from Adolescence" assignment. We were able to see a "model" of his writing and a little bit of his writing process. 

This gives students the encouragement to know that teachers are not just an authority figure and that we make mistakes, we get frustrated, we scratch things out of our writing just, if not more, than they do! ]]> 2021-05-03 05:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1483846414 Steps! shakiracross10 https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1485685503 Step 1: Show students that stories are everywhere! 
Step 2: Study the structure of a story. 
Step 3: Introduce the assignment. 
Step 4: Read models.
Step 5: Story mapping.
Step 6: Quick drafts.
Step 7: Plan the pacing. 
Step 8: Long drafts.
Step 9: Workshop.
Step 10: Final revisions and edits.
Step 11: Final copies and publication! ]]> 2021-05-03 15:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1485685503 At a glance, these steps look daunting. Gonzalez did point out how this worked for her middle school classroom. In a high school classroom, I might alter the steps a bit, or combine steps together. shakiracross10 https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1485702624 2021-05-03 15:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1485702624 In my 10th grade English classroom I might try these steps to writing a narrative: shakiracross10 https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1485710346 Step 1: Introduce the assignment.
Step 2: Review the structure of a story.
Step 4: Read models.
Step 5: Story mapping.
Step 6: First draft.
Step 7: Workshop.
Step 8: Revisions and edits.
Step 9: Final copies! ]]> 2021-05-03 15:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1485710346 Important Note: shakiracross10 https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1485722491 When discussing the writing process in class, we noted the importance of building up towards a piece that students could ultimately feel proud of! 

Each writing process is different too! Not every student shares the same writing process. 

We should create space for that as well! ]]> 2021-05-03 15:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1485722491 9/10 Recommend! shakiracross10 https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1485746118 For middle school English teachers, this step by step plan is detailed and perfect! For high school English teachers, you might want to modify the plan to fit with your classroom and the level that your students may be at. ]]> 2021-05-03 15:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1485746118 Closing Thoughts shakiracross10 https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1485762494 Overall, I believe Gonzalez provides a solid footing to the writing process and how teachers can engage their students in narrative writing.

At the beginning of her podcast she mentions the power of story telling. When students understand the power their story has it will make for powerful writing. 

To reiterate again, I also think giving the students the autonomy to label what they feel is fiction and non-fiction allows for them to share what they feel is appropriate. Especially for the students who want to share something tied to trauma but don't want to air any names out. 

This could also help students realize that they don't need to have a lesson attached to their narrative and that if they did want to attach one, it doesn't have to be non-fiction. I liked that element about this podcast. ]]> 2021-05-03 15:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shakiracross10/efmlto8lkk2g0usd/wish/1485762494