Standard: 1.W.3 – Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.
Grade level: Grade 1
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard focuses on helping students write narratives that recount two or more sequenced events, include details, use temporal words, and provide closure. It is important because it lays the foundation for effective storytelling and clear communication in writing. Students should be able to write simple sentences and understand basic story structure. Familiarity with temporal words like ‘first’, ‘next’, and ‘last’ is also essential.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to write more complex narratives with multiple events, detailed descriptions, and varied temporal words. They will also be able to revise and edit their writing for clarity and coherence.
Common Misconception 1
A common misconception is that events can be listed in any order. This is incorrect because the sequence of events is crucial for the reader to understand the story.
Intervention 1
Using graphic organizers can help students plan the sequence of events before they start writing. This visual aid reinforces the importance of order in storytelling.
Common Misconception 2
Another misconception is that temporal words are not necessary. Temporal words are essential because they guide the reader through the sequence of events and make the narrative clearer.
Intervention 2
Provide students with examples of narratives with and without temporal words. Discuss how temporal words improve the clarity and flow of the story. Practice using these words in sentences and short paragraphs.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should be able to write simple sentences, understand basic story elements such as beginning, middle, and end, and have familiarity with temporal words like ‘first’, ‘next’, and ‘last’.
Subsequent Knowledge
After mastering this standard, students will be able to write more complex narratives with multiple events, detailed descriptions, and varied temporal words. They will also be able to revise and edit their writing for clarity and coherence.
Instructional Activities
- Use graphic organizers to plan a narrative
- Write a short story about a recent event
- Create a timeline of events for a story
- Practice using temporal words in sentences
- Peer review and edit each other’s narratives
