Narrative Writing and Digital Tools

The video tutorial guides second-grade students through writing a narrative about a personal experience. The teacher introduces the concept of narrative writing, emphasizing the use of temporal words and a structured graphic organizer. Students engage in peer editing to refine their work. The lesson incorporates digital tools like Book Creator and Adobe Voice to create multimedia presentations of their narratives. This approach aims to enhance student engagement and prepare them for future assessments.

What is the main theme introduced for the narrative writing activity?

• Superhero Adventures

• Space Exploration

• Secret Agent Morel

• Pirate Treasure Hunt

What is the writing prompt given to the students?

• Explain how to make a sandwich.

• Write about a dream you had.

• Describe your favorite animal.

• Write about a special time with family or friends.

What are students encouraged to use in their narratives to show sequence?

• Metaphors

• Temporal words

• Similes

• Adjectives

What is the purpose of the graphic organizer in narrative writing?

• To list vocabulary words

• To write poems

• To organize thoughts in a logical sequence

• To draw pictures

What is the first step in writing a narrative according to the teacher?

• Explain how you got to the place

• Write the conclusion

• Introduce the characters

• Describe the setting

What do students do after writing their narratives in their journals?

• Draw illustrations

• Trade journals with a partner for editing

• Read them aloud to the class

• Submit them to the teacher

What are the two main iPad apps introduced for narrative presentations?

• GarageBand and iMovie

• Photoshop and Illustrator

• Google Docs and Microsoft Word

• Adobe Voice and Book Creator

What is one benefit of using the Book Creator app?

• It allows students to draw cartoons.

• It lets students upload pictures and record their voices.

• It provides a dictionary for difficult words.

• It offers math games.

How does Adobe Voice differ from Book Creator?

• It allows for video editing.

• It is a math app.

• It is only for drawing.

• It includes themes and music for stories.

What did the student example narrative include?

• A trip to the zoo

• A camping trip

• A day at the beach

• A visit to a museum