Week 28 - Narrations are Not Essays
Lesson Planning, Vol. 11
Dear Mama,
I have noticed there is a desire to turn narrations into essays. However, narrations are not meant to be essays. They are only meant to summarize in the most concise yet thorough way. Writing such a paragraph is a skill that can be difficult, but it is worth learning and teaching.
In my narration notebooks, I give a specific amount of space based on age group on how much to write. If a student needs a lot more space, they are writing too much. If they are not using the space well, they are writing too little.
Today, I’m going to share how to write a concise yet thorough history narration.
Who/What: Have the student write down who or what was discussed in the lesson.
What/Describe: Have the student write down all of the details they remember from the lessons.
When: When did this event happen? When did the person live?
Where: Where did this event take place? Where did the person live?
Why: Why should they care about this event or person? What impact did this event or person have on our lives?
Although the example I gave is from history, one can still grasp the basics and apply them to other subjects.
How to prep for the week:
Make copies for the school week
Schedule appointments
Meal planning
I hope these tips help you balance pacing and progress. Falling a couple of days behind is one thing, but don’t let it add up.
Take care for now, bye!
Mirley
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