Young writers have written, revised, and peer-edited their historical fiction narratives by the 10th lesson plan in a language arts unit. Fourth graders finally combine their revision notes to create a second draft. The double-spaced second draft includes ideas, transition words, and dialogue.

Concepts

historical fiction, Narrative Writing, narratives, writing dialogue, the writing process, revising writing, Writing

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Add the completed first and second drafts to the ongoing work folders

Classroom Considerations

• Provide sticky notes for learners to write dialogue, and have them stick it to their draft indicating where they want it to go in their writing
• Note that each revision is completed with different colors: red, green, and blue
• The 10th lesson of 16 that guides learners towards writing a historical fiction narrative

Pros

• Prompts individuals to consider how adding dialogue can improve their draft
• Designed for Common Core
• The lesson is outlined clearly with procedures, necessary materials, and homework ideas

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.4.3.b W.4.5 L.4.2.b