UNIT 1
Lessons from the Masters: Improving Narrative Writing

BEND I ♦ Studying the Masters for Inspiration and Ideas

Session 1 – Discovering Small Moments That Matter: Generating Ideas for Writing
Conference Notes Grid

Session 7 – Working Hard: Setting Goals and Making Plans for Writing Time
Narrative Writing Checklist, Grades 2 and 3
FIG. 7–1 Patrick's writing after support
FIG. 7–2 Gresha's revised Small Moment story
FIG. 7–3 Michael's piece

BEND II ♦ Noticing Author’s Craft: Studying Imagery, Tension,
and Literary Language in Owl Moon

Session 14 – Rereading and Quick Editing: Preparing for a Mini-Celebration
"How Did I Make My Writing Easy to Read?" Editing Checklist

BEND III ♦ Study Your Own Authors

Session 17 – Writers Can Help Each Other: Partners Offer Feedback
Narrative Writing Checklist, Grades 2 and 3

Session 18 – Editing and Preparing for Publication
"How Did I Make My Writing Easy to Read?" Editing Checklist

Session 19 – A Celebration
FIG. 19–1 Justin's writing
FIG. 19–2 Lindsay's writing
FIG. 19–3 Rehman's celebration piece