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The Doodle's Adventure (narrative writing)

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  • K-6
  • school
  • library
  • home
  • Medium
  • Academic

Documented for Virginia: arts.

What it is

Write what the Doodle did overnight - narrative writing from draw-and-label (K-1) to dialogue-and-detail (4-5).

Source: Classroom Activities

  • Timea writing session
  • Setupa little setup

What you need

  • The class Doodle
  • writing materials

Steps

  1. Step 1 of 3

    Something happened overnight

    The Doodle's been up to something; the evidence is right there.

  2. Step 2 of 3

    Write the adventure

    What happened? The class writes the Doodle's adventure.

  3. Step 3 of 3

    Tell it back

    Retell the adventure: beginning, middle, end.

Tips

  • K-1: a three-part picture retell.
  • Grades 2-3: sequence it with transition words.
  • Grades 4-5: summarize with key details.

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