140: Writing Tip Wednesday: Zooming In for Personal Narratives

Shared Teaching Podcast

In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we explore the technique of zooming in on key moments to add depth and detail to personal narrative writing. Learn how to help your students slow down and focus on the most important parts of their story to create richer, more engaging narratives.
BLOG POST / PODCAST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/zooming-in/

In today’s episode we’ll talk about:

• What it means to “zoom in” on a key moment in a personal narrative
• Helping students identify the most exciting or meaningful parts of their stories
• Using sensory details to bring key moments to life for the reader
• Exploring emotions and reactions to deepen the connection with the audience
• Modeling the process to show students how zooming in adds richness to their writing

Resources Helpful with Today's Episode:

• Second Grade Writing Units (narrative unit coming soon)

Tune in for practical tips on helping your students transform their personal narratives with this simple yet powerful technique!

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