NY Next Generation ELA 2W3
The Standard
Write narratives which recount real or imagined experiences or a short sequence of events, including details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings; use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students write narratives about real or imagined experiences with actions, thoughts, and feelings. They use time words to order events and create closure.
What Mastery Looks Like
- The student recounts a clear sequence with descriptive details and temporal signals. The ending shows the experience is complete.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may list events without thoughts or feelings. They may jump in time or end abruptly.
How to Assess It
- Give a three-picture sequence. Ask students to write a narrative with actions, a thought or feeling, time words, and closure.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Sequence event cards and add action, thought, and feeling notes.
Ask students which time word clarifies the next event.
Play Narrative Order Repair.
Write about a real class event for someone absent.
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Related Standards
- 1W3
Write narratives which recount real or imagined experiences or events or a short sequence of events.
- 5W3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- 3W3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- 4W3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
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