Make a Plan, Sketch and Write

Room 109 has a procedure for writing personal narratives. First each child makes a plan of what they want to write. They talk to their partner about their beginning, middle and in story and touch each page while they are talking. Then, they do a quick sketch on each page to help them remember what they are going to write. Finally, they write their story and add details to the words and pictures. Later, they edit and set goals for their writing.