Anecdotes to Scaffold Narrative Writing

Anecdotes

Rationale and Common Core Alignment

Writing short anecdotes provides an excellent way for students to begin writing in a narrative style. Common Core standards in grades 9-12 require narrative writing. Middle school students need more scaffolding in accessing this type of writing.  Anecdotes provide this by helping students to:  

• hone in on details

• engage and orient  the reader by establishing a specific context

• use small pieces of dialogue

• provide an immediate conclusion that reflects on event

• sensory language

• organize an event sequentially

Writing an Anecdote

LINK to PRESENTATION ON WRITING ANECDOTES