Cuentos: Story Telling From a Favorite Memory
In this class, students will write a short story based on a memory from a journal entry, a photo or an image.
Claudia Chavira
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(1)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will need a picture, journal entry or an image of a memory that is important to them before attending class.Assessment
Each student will have an opportunity to conference with me to discuss their progress, and process and will receive an informal assessment at the end of class when they submit or share their final product with me. Since this is a short class, we will complete a brainstorm and a rough draft. Students will write the final draft on their own.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Stories are amazing! They do so many cool things. They teach us good values and important lessons. They show us what happened in the past. They also make us laugh and cry. When we tell stories, we feel connected to others. Every culture has its own stories. Some stories make us proud of our country and its history. Others tell us about our ancestors and what we share with other people. I'm sure you have your own favorite stories. They could be tales about your family that your grandparents tell you. Or maybe they're books you enjoy reading again and again. What's your most-loved story? Join me as we brainstorm and practice skills that make writing fun and easy.
Learning Goals
Students will practice writing skills; specifically, the six traits of writing and use DOK processes to express themselves.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I suggest working with the child to select a picture/image or memory that is not emotionally heavy, unless a parent or guardian is directly working with the child to help process big emotions.
Supply List
Paper/Pencil (Outline & Draft) Students may choose to use their digital device to complete this activity.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined June, 2023
5.0
1reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Trained in CUENTOS: Storytelling from Memories. 1999. This lesson was infused within my curriculum for 15 years and students found the activity to be rewarding and somewhat therapeutic. In my classrooms, students used these short stories to conduct open mic sessions during lunch and it was an empowering experience for all. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$25
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-6 learners per class
