Annie

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Writing Standards: CCR Anchor Standard W.3 – Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. W.6.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Organize information and ideas around a topic to plan and prepare to write. b. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. c. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. d. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. e. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events. f. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. g. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, with consideration to task, purpose, and audience.

Write your own, modified version of a fractured fairytale about Cinderella!
 * Endless Fairytale Possibilities **
 * Choose 1 element (Point of View, setting, etc.) and brainstorm how to change it using the graphic organizer I provide
 * Be creative! You are encouraged to use sensory details and dialogue within your story
 * Be sure to sequence the events in your story
 * Most importantly, have fun with your story and make it your own!
 * Be sure to re-read your story to make sure all mechanics and spelling is correct

Reflection:  I really enjoyed this assignment! The process as a whole was easy to navigate and seeing my story published as a book was so cool! Discovering these tools has shown me many different options to use in my classroom. As a middle school education major, this assignment gives students more freedom with their writing. A voice thread puts a fun spin on the students’ stories and also adds responsibility to each student regarding the technology side. Since technology is so relevant in schools today, I think these websites can really engage the students with their writing in a beneficial way!