Telling Your Story with Thoughts and Talk
Grade 2nd Grade · ELA · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can write a personal narrative that includes what people say, think, and feel.
Reading Passage
Writing Great Stories
Do you like to tell stories about yourself? Those are called personal narratives. A good story tells what happened. But a great story also tells how people feel. It tells what they think. And it tells what they say. Imagine you went to the park. You could say, 'I played on the swings.' That is good. But you can make it better! How did you feel? Maybe you felt happy. You could write, 'I felt so happy on the swings!' What did you think? 'This is the best day ever!' you might think. What did your friend say? Maybe your friend yelled, 'Push me higher!' When you write your own story, try to add these details. Show how you felt. Tell what you thought. Write down what people said. Your story will be much more fun to read! It will help others feel like they were right there with you.
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A good story tells what happened, but a great story also tells how people feel, what they think, and what they say.
- 2
When you write your own story, try to add details about how you felt, what you thought, and what people said.
- 3
Adding details like feelings and thoughts helps make your story more fun to read and helps others feel like they were right there with you.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine you are at the zoo and see a baby monkey for the first time. Write 2-3 sentences about this experience, making sure to include what you felt, what you thought, and what someone said.”
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