135: Writing Tip Wednesday: Zoom In On Small Moments

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Welcome to the ninth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about teaching how to zoom in on a small moment.
In this week’s Wednesday Writing Tip, we’re helping you take your first and second graders’ personal narrative writing to the next level! Personal narratives are a fantastic way for young students to express themselves, but they often struggle with writing stories that are too broad or lack detail. That’s why today’s tip is all about teaching your students to “zoom in” on small moments, making their stories more vivid and engaging.

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about:

• Why "zooming in" on a small moment enhances personal narratives
• A step-by-step classroom activity to help students practice this technique
• How to guide students in adding sensory details to their writing
• Strategies for encouraging students to reflect on their writing process

Tune in to discover how this simple technique can transform your students’ writing and help them become more confident storytellers. Make sure to subscribe to the Shared Teaching Podcast so you never miss an episode. Happy writing!

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

• Second Grade Writing Units (narrative unit coming soon)

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