Today in writing, we learned about the power of the Story Arc. A story arc is one of the most powerful visual tools that an author can use aid in the planning process of their writing.
You may not know this, but students are not required to put into practice new strategies that are taught each day. They are only introduced to them in hopes that they will employ them in the future when needed.
The joy that I felt as I was walking around the classroom, seeing story arc after story arc on the students’ papers was overwhelming. These kids have made so much progress this year in two short weeks of writing instruction! I am one proud teacher!