A month of brainstorming, writing and drawing paid off for proud first graders at Lockhart Elementary School. They officially published their personal narratives during a writing celebration on Jan. 14.
The topic for their short books was family traditions. Each student selected a favorite yearly custom, with many of the stories relating to birthdays, holiday celebrations or family vacations. They practiced sequencing and included details based on the five senses. It was also a chance for the young writers to practice their grammar, spelling and punctuation.
The pieces were part of a nonfiction writing unit. In addition to being authors, every student also took on the role of illustrator, drawing pictures to match the words. Students shared their books with their families and other special guests at the celebration.