In this week’s Writing Tip Wednesday, we’re helping you guide your first and second graders through planning personal narratives with a simple, effective tool: the circle map. Organizing thoughts before writing is crucial, especially for young students who are still learning to structure their ideas. A circle map provides an easy way for students to brainstorm and focus on the details that make their stories more engaging.

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about:

• What a circle map is and why it works for young writers
• How to introduce the circle map with a whole-class example
• A step-by-step guide for students to create their own circle maps
• Tips for helping students brainstorm sensory details for richer narratives
• How to use the circle map as a guide for writing personal stories

BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/using-a-circle-map/

Resources Helpful with Today's Episode:

• Second Grade Writing Units (narrative unit coming soon)

Tune in to learn how this simple graphic organizer can transform your students’ personal narrative writing and boost their confidence. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Shared Teaching Podcast for more helpful classroom tips!

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