Think about a time you felt really happy. What made you so happy?

Answers will vary but should reflect a happy memory.

Imagine you are telling your best friend about a fun day you had. What details would you share to make them feel like they were there with you?

Answers will vary but should include sensory details like sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and feelings.

What is one small moment from your day that you could turn into a story? It could be something funny, surprising, or a little bit scary.

Answers will vary but should be a specific event.

If you were writing a story about learning to ride a bike, what would be the first sentence?

Answers will vary but should be an engaging opening sentence.

Choose the best way to start a story about finding a lost puppy: a) I saw a dog. b) One sunny afternoon, I heard a whimper coming from behind the bushes. c) Dogs are nice.

One sunny afternoon, I heard a whimper coming from behind the bushes.

My Personal Story

Name: My Personal Story
Author: Insta~Lesson

1st Grade · ELA · 45 min· Eld-la.1.narrate.expressive Multilingual Learners Will Construct Language Arts Narratives That Orient Audience To Story Develop Story Events Engage And Adjust For Audience

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I can write a short story about something that happened to me.

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