Writing Narrative Stories by Mrs. Michel https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar Choose what skill you would like to work on to improve your story! en-us 2020-10-30 00:49:48 UTC 2023-03-16 06:33:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4dd.png Practice- Crafting Different Leads! MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922117536 Classwork-Practice crafting TWO different leads for your story.

  • Post a BEFORE and AFTER picture of your leads to Schoology.
  • Then hit "Reply" to your pictures and explain- which is your favorite lead? Why?
]]> 2020-11-13 23:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922117536 Mini-Lesson: What Leads Can I Try to Boost My Readers' Interest Immediately? MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922121300 Do you need help starting your story off on the right foot? Check out these different lead ideas! Which will work best for your story? 

Classwork-Write down which TWO leads you will try.
]]> 2020-11-13 23:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922121300 Mini-Lesson: Why are Transitional Words Important to Use in Our Story? MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922129304 Watch this helpful video to learn more about WHY time order transitional phrases are important to include in your story and how to use them. 
  • After watching, write a comment explaining ONE big take away you got from this video!
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  • Squeeze FIVE transitions in where you need them and underline the transitions that you add.   
  • Post a BEFORE and AFTER picture of your updated transitions to Schoology!  
]]> 2020-11-13 23:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922157088 Practice-Using Paragraphs in my Story! MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922177980 Classwork- Practice including paragraphs to your story.
  • Use the paragraph symbol to show where your paragraphs should start.
  • Post a picture showing where you NEED to start a new paragraph to Schoology!
]]> 2020-11-14 00:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922177980 Mini-Lesson: How Do I Know When to Change Paragraphs? MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922179244 Watch this helpful video to learn more about WHEN to change paragraphs in your story.
  • After watching, write a comment explaining ONE big take away you got from this video!

]]> 2020-11-14 00:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922179244 Paragraph Symbol!!! MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922187135 2020-11-14 00:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922187135 Mini-Lesson: Bringing My Story to Life by Exploding the Moment! MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922201757 Watch this helpful video to learn how to ELABORATE or bring your story to life!
  • Unfreeze your character. Show what your body was doing!
  • Add dialogue!
  • Show inner thinking/feelings!
  • Include VIVID verbs
  • Include SENSORY details!
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  • Use thesaurus.com to upgrade your word choices to add more detail.
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  • Use these details to unfreeze your character! How can you SHOW what's happening instead of just summarize or tell it.
    • ]]>     2020-11-14 00:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922216471     Exploding a Moment with Dialogue! MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922224473
  • Be sure to add word for word what was said.
  • Does your dialogue help build the probelm or the solution? If not, take it out!
    • ]]>     2020-11-14 01:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922224473     Practice- Explode a Moment by Adding Elaboration and Descriptive Details! MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922225898 Classwork-Practice adding elaborations and descriptive details to bring your story to life!
    • Choose ONE rising action paragraph to stretch out and elaborate. Take a BEFORE picture.
    • Rewrite the paragraph. Be sure to use at least TWO strategies above to add elaboration and detail.
    • Underline or highlight what you added to improve your work.
    • Post a picture of the BEFORE and AFTER paragraphs to Schoology.
    ]]>     2020-11-14 01:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922225898     Mini-Lesson: Using Figurative Lanuage! MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922268342 One way to boost your language is to add in figurative language.
    When should I add figurative language?]]>     2020-11-14 01:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922268342     Types of Figurative Language You Can Try! MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922279325 2020-11-14 02:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922279325 Idioms to Show Conflict MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922288481 2020-11-14 02:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922288481 Idioms to Show Sadness MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922290848 2020-11-14 02:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922290848 Idioms to Show Happiness MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922291140 2020-11-14 02:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922291140 Better Words for Scared MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922297445 2020-11-14 02:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922297445 Feelings Vocabulary List MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922305258 2020-11-14 02:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922305258 Ba Da Bing Example MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922314611 2020-11-14 02:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922314611 Is Your Ending Strong? MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922328070 Review your ending. Ask yourself...
    • Does your ending make sense? 
    • Did you tie up loose ends? Have all the problems been solved or did you leave out some details?
    • Did I make the lesson clear?
    ]]>     2020-11-14 03:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922328070     Types of Endings To Try! MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922331342 2020-11-14 03:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922331342 More Endings! MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922335756 2020-11-14 03:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922335756 Practice- Boost your Vocabluary! MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922337244 Classwork-Practice adding elaborations and descriptive details to bring your story to life!
    • Choose FIVE words to improve. Put a circle around it or highlight them.
    • Open Notability or Pages or Notes. Copy down the old sentence and then rewrite it with the NEW UPGRADED VOCABULARY!
    • Post a picture of ALL FIVE of your before and after sentences to Schoology.
    ]]>     2020-11-14 03:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922337244     Practice- Write a Stronger Ending! MrsMichelReads https://padlet.com/MrsMichelReads/vewxmmn4y7dvtxar/wish/922340361 Classwork- Practice writing a stronger ending.
    • Take a picture of your current ending.
    • Choose TWO ending strategies and rewrite the ending to your story.
    • Post a BEFORE and AFTER picture of your ending to Schoology.
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