Writing a Narrative Paragraph

In a personal narrative relating stories about a journey, the verb see would likely be repeatedly used. In some regional and social dialects, as well as in some versions of colloquial speech, the past participle seen is used instead of the
simple past tense saw; for example, We seen Mr. Wilson at the movies. or Our class seen a space capsule at the museum. As students prepare their personal narratives, focus on the use of this verb in their story. As needed, plan pattern practice in which pairs or small groups of students repeat constructions such as
At the zoo, we saw . . . (lions, tigers, zebras, alligators, giraffes, etc.)

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UNT 2 - Where can a journey take you?

For the next several weeks, our class will be learning about journeys. We will be discussing the question “Where can a journey take you?” We will read about the journey of an ancient Greek hero named Odysseus. We will study the journeys of the first explorers such as the Vikings and Christopher Columbus.
We will look at the long journeys animals make during migration. Finally, we will also learn about a Chinese immigrant’s journey to the United States. You can help your child learn more about the different types of journeys people make. Talk to your child about the history of immigration to the United
States. You may want to discuss:
• what countries immigrants come from
• how immigrants make the journey to the United States
• how immigrants contribute to the United States
Also talk to your child about why immigrants leave their home countries and make the journey to the United States. Discuss how immigrants adjust to life in this country. Discussing this will help your child better understand that some journeys may be long and difficult, but are often very rewarding in the end.
In this unit students will practice narrative writing. This type of writing tells a story. Students will practice writing from a character’s point of view, writing about an event in their lives, writing a story with a starter, and writing a personal letter. At the end of the unit, they will write a lengthy fictional narrative. You
can help by asking your child to describe the characters, plot, and setting of their story to you in detail.