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Three Sentence Stories
Three Sentence Stories
Topic:
Three-Sentence Story:
Now you try it!
Directions:
1. In your table group, choose a topic from the ones listed on the handout.
2. Choose three types of sentences to write.
3. Write a three-sentence story about the topic.
What are the four types of sentences? What does a three sentence story
1. Statement: stating information or fact. look like?
Example: “I really should share it with students.”
2. Question: asks a question/requires an answer. • Topic: Reaction to winning the
Example: “What will I do with all that money.” lottery.
3. Exclamation: expressed with force or • Three-Sentence Story: Yippee, I
excitement. just won a million dollars! What
Example: “Yippee, I just won a million dollars!” will I do with all that money? I
4. Command: asking or telling someone to do
really should share it with my
something.
Example: “Sit down now!” students.
References:
Rog, L. J. (2011). Marvelous minilessons for teaching intermediate writing, grades
4-6. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.