Standard: K.W.3 – Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what happened.
Grade level: Kindergarten
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard focuses on developing students’ ability to narrate events using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing. It is important as it lays the foundation for storytelling skills, which are crucial for effective communication and literacy development. Students should have basic skills in recognizing and writing letters, as well as some experience with storytelling through pictures or verbal explanations.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to write more complex narratives, use descriptive language, and organize their thoughts in a logical sequence.
Common Misconception 1
Some students might think that their drawings or dictations don’t need to be connected to the writing. This is incorrect because the purpose of the standard is to create a cohesive narrative where each element supports the story.
Intervention 1
Encourage students to first draw their story and then write a sentence about each part of the drawing, explaining how they are connected. This helps them see the relationship between their illustrations and their writing.
Common Misconception 2
Students may believe that the events in their story can be told in any order. This is incorrect because storytelling typically follows a chronological sequence to make sense to the reader.
Intervention 2
Use sequencing activities, such as arranging picture cards in the correct order, to help students understand the importance of telling events in chronological order.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should be able to recognize and write letters, understand basic sentence structure, and have experience with basic storytelling through pictures or verbal explanations.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop the ability to write more complex narratives, use descriptive language, and organize their thoughts in a logical sequence.
Instructional Activities
- Drawing a picture of a memorable event and writing a sentence about it.
- Dictating a story to the teacher while the teacher writes it down.
- Creating a comic strip that shows a sequence of events.
- Writing and illustrating a short story about a favorite toy.
