Building Blocks of Writing

Last Friday, we talked about the building blocks of writing. In each story we right, we have to have a beginning, middle, and end. The beginning is supposed to grab the reader's attention and give us some background information such as who is the story, where it's taking place, and what is happening. The middle if the "meat" of the story. It's where all the exciting parts happen! And then finally, we have to have an excellent ending that wraps the story up.

The kids worked together in groups. The groups had to decide on a topic for their stories, and then each person got a "block" of the story. Their ideas how to flow together to make sense. They really seemed to enjoy this activity! As you listen, please make sure you turn your volume WAY up. The microphone we use doesn't have the best sound quality. Enjoy!

Lauren, Bailey, Reagan

Julien, Harry, Dimitri

Aidan, Gabe, Luke

Savannah, Hannah, Baylee

Xander, Destiny, Abby

Hunter, Maraina, Alex, Aaron  

Angus, Cody, Daniel

Sadly, I don't have a picture of this last group! :( But they did an awesome job!

Mary Sullivan, Katie Beth, Kellyanne, Johanna