Title – Oral History Lesson #3

By – Audrey Pruitt

Subject – Social Studies

Grade Level – 4-6

Objectives:

— To write a narrative from notes obtained in the interview process.

— To learn about the life of an elder in the community.

Materials:

— Paper

— Pencils

— Computer/word processor (if possible)

— Printer

Procedure:

1. Students will transcribe their notes from the interview.

2. Once the notes have been put into a usable format the students will begin writing their narratives.

3. Step One: write a rough draft or sloppy copy

4. Step Two: read and clarify anything that is hard to follow

5. Step Three: have a friend read it and make suggestions

6. Step Four: make any necessary changes and rewrite

7. Step Five: edit for grammar, punctuation and syntax

8. Step Six: student rereads and lets teacher read

9. Step Seven: write or type final copy, proofread

10. After the final copy is ready, turn in and teacher will copy it for interviewees.

11. All final copies will be compiled into a book and will be available for checkout from class library.

12. Mail or take final copies to interviewee.

13. Extension: have interviewees come into the classroom for a party and reading of the book.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed for their work based on a rubric for each stage of the writing process.

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