Writing: Module 2, Lesson 4 (Day 9): Writing True Stories: Story Structure 2nd Small Moment Piece
Drafting a 3- Page True Story
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Today you’re going to plan a new story. Think of another troublesome moment in your life that follows this structure:
Page 1: the part where the trouble starts
Page 2: the part where the trouble gets worse
Page 3: the part where the trouble is resolved
The Video and anchor chart are available if you need to refresh what steps to take.
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How to Write a True Story Anchor Chart Alt Text
Step 2: Tell Your Story
Assignment
In Your Notebook
Directions:
- Complete Step 1: Think of a "trouble story" or something that happened to you when things were hard. Think about how the trouble started, how it got worse, and how it was resolved.
- Open to the next blank pages in your writer's notebook. Label: "Page 1: Trouble Starts"; "Page 2: Problem gets worse"; "Page 3: Problem resolved".
- Using Flipgrid, record yourself completing Step 2. Touch each page, and TELL each part of the story.
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