Ideas+and+Content

= Ideas and Content =

Common Core Anchor Standard [|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.3] Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences.

Personal Narratives: story based on personal experiences, include yourself as a character (use the word "I"), make sure story sounds believable (realistic)

Fictional Story- story may still be based on a personal experience, but does not include self as character, and/or may include elements of fantasy

__**AUTHORS AS MODELS**__ Model Text: "Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day" Noted Author's Strategies: author's message, exaggeration, repeating lines

Model Text: "The Sandwich Swap" Be sure to read the author's note which explains how this story is in fact based on a true story! Noted Author's Strategies: author's message, exaggeration, triggering even and problem getting bigger, creative opening.closing

Model Text: "Harry the Dirty Dog" by Jane Zion available at Storyline Online Noted Author's Strategies: triggering event

Model Text: “Don’t Need Friends” Noted Author's Strategies: Triggering Event, open with character/setting, repeating lines, author's message, characterization