Raising the Quality of Narrative Writing (Grades 3-5)

This professional teacher's guide by Lucy Calkins and Ted Kesler provides a sophisticated framework designed to elevate the standard of student personal narratives. Part of the "Units of Study" series for grades 3 to 5, this volume focuses on moving young writers past basic chronological journaling toward powerful storytelling. It equips educators with strategies to teach students how to build tension, develop rich character internalities, weave meaningful themes, and apply deliberate drafting and revision techniques to refine their personal narratives.