Strengthen Narrative Writing Through Explicit Skill Instruction
Get an overview of the essential skills that help students craft engaging narratives while learning how to provide meaningful feedback that promotes growth.
Through student samples and modeled instruction, you'll be introduced to the key components of the Empowering Writers Narrative Writing Diamond and gain insight into how each skill contributes to stronger student writing.
Explore skills such as:
• Developing Entertaining Beginnings
• Creating Elaborative Details
• Building Suspense
• Describing Meaningful Main Events
• Developing Extended Endings
NOTE: This session is part of a three-part webinar series designed to help educators strengthen both reading comprehension and writing instruction through proven, classroom-tested methods. Please register for each session separately.
Part 3: Informational Skills in Action
Modeled Skill Spotlight: Elaborative Detail
In this one-hour overview session, youi'll explore the complete narrative framework and experience a deeper instructional model of one high-impact skill. You'll leave with a practical strategy you can implement immediately while gaining a roadmap for developing all key narrative writing skills.
Target Audience
Teachers Grade 2-8