Stories Hold the Universe Together

Third graders in Ms. Gutierrez's homeroom were learning about personal narratives from a master today - our own expert and author Ms. Bremer.  She prompted the students to think about where we hear stories.

The student responses were thoughtful.  Students reported that they hear stories in the books we read, during our project time, in our music, from our imaginations, when listening to advertisements, and even in our dreams while we sleep.

Ms. Bremer talked to us about personal narrative and shared her experience writing a memoir.  She showed the students that many times we find our stories in our moments of discovery - the times when we discover something about ourselves, others, or the world.

Next the students set to work creating "The first time I ..." narratives.  Students worked to keep their pencils moving and words flowing.  Afterwards, students shared their narratives with the group and received feedback.    

Khalil introduces our writing expert (and his mom) Ms. Bremer.

Lucky for us, Ms. Bremer will be back next Friday to work with Ms. Moorman's homeroom!