Today students discussed the difference between their first and second story arcs. Many reported they could recall more inner feelings as they switched events around on their arcs. They shared with peers and picked their favorite arc. From there, they wrote a re-envision of their story. I asked students not to look at the old draft of their story; it should be fresh and new. This isn't like previous years when we keep going back to the draft we wrote weeks ago. We have learned new strategies to write better and stronger each time.
Some students want to abandon their old story and start a new narrative on a new experience. Go for it! Do you story arc in a few different ways first, then proceed with your writing.
Every time you write you should have:
- your "Powerful Personal Narrative" list
- your leads strategies
- your story arc
Look through your "strategies" part of your binder; there are many resources to help you!
H/W:
- Finish the personal narrative you started today. If you are typing it, make sure you type of googledocs and you create a "narrative" folder. Print out your paper. Please double-space and write in 14 font.
- In periods 2, 3, 6 I would like for you to weave a symbol into your story. If you can't come up with one now, you might be able to come up with something at a later date. Give it a try.
- Focus on the meaning of your story, and write about that through your inner feelings. Your story arc should help with this. That is what I will be looking for tomorrow.
Thank you!
