ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Teaching Without Frills Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids – Episode 8: Publishing for Kids
Publishing your writing means getting it ready to share with others. We want our stories to look nice and professional, just like the books we read at school. If you’ve already written your story and made changes to it, you’re ready to publish!
First, read your story again. Does it sound good? If you need to make any last changes, now is the time. If everything looks great, you’re ready to publish. Start by typing or writing your story neatly. Make sure to include all the changes you made before.
When you copy your story, make sure there are no mistakes. Everything should look nice and tidy. This is how your story will look when it’s published, so take your time!
Once your words are done, it’s time to draw! Make sure your pictures match what’s happening in your story. Check that your illustrations are neat and detailed, just like in the books you love to read.
Now, let’s make a cover for your book. A cover should make people want to read your story. It needs a title, your name (because you’re the author and illustrator), and a nice picture.
Pick 3 to 5 words that tell what your story is about. For example, if your story is about getting a new dog, you might call it “The Day I Got Fluffy.” Make sure the title is big and easy to read.
Don’t forget to put your name on the cover. You’re the one who wrote and illustrated the story!
Add a colorful illustration to make your book look exciting. This will make people want to open it and read your story.
And that’s it! You’ve finished publishing your personal narrative. Now you can share your story with friends and family. Great job!
Create a Story Display: Gather your classmates and organize a small book fair in your classroom. Each student can display their published story along with the cover they created. Walk around and read each other’s stories. Think about these questions as you explore: What do you like about your friends’ covers? How do their illustrations help tell the story?
Illustration Exploration: Choose a favorite book from your home or school library. Look at the illustrations carefully. Discuss with a partner how the pictures help tell the story. Then, try drawing a new illustration for your own story. How does your new picture add to the story?
Title Time: With a family member or friend, brainstorm different titles for your story. Write down at least three different options. Discuss why each title might be a good fit for your story. Which title do you think would make someone want to read your book the most? Why?
**Writing a Personal Narrative Episode 8: Publishing Your Writing**
When we publish our writing, we prepare it to share with others. We want our writing to look professional. If you have already written a draft of your story and then edited and revised it, you are ready to publish.
When we publish, we type or copy our story in our best handwriting. This way, everyone can read and enjoy it. As we copy, we incorporate all of the changes we made during the revision and editing process. Once our words are finished, we can focus on our illustrations. We ensure our pictures are detailed and neat, just like the published books we read at school. Finally, we create a cover, similar to what professional authors do.
Alright, let’s get ready to publish. First, re-read your draft. Does your story look and sound right? If not, now is the time to make final changes. If it does, you’re ready to publish. Next, type or neatly copy your words in your best handwriting. As you copy, make any changes you noted during the revision and editing stages.
Here’s an example of one sentence from my draft. This is what it should look like when it’s published. There should be no errors or words out of place. Everything should look nice and neat now.
When you finish your words, you can work on your illustrations. Make sure your pictures match what is happening in your story. Then, check to see if your illustrations are neat and detailed. Finally, you can create a cover for your book. A cover should grab people’s attention and make them want to read your story. Your cover will need a title, the author’s name (that’s you), and a detailed picture.
When creating a title, choose 3 to 5 words that represent the main idea of your story. For example, if your story is about getting a new dog, you might title it “The Day I Got Fluffy.” Titles are usually the most prominent words on the cover. Then, include your name, since you are both the author and the illustrator. Lastly, add a colorful illustration to make your book even more appealing!
That’s it! I’ve finished publishing my personal narrative. Thank you for all of your help! Now, I’m excited to share my story with my friends and family. See you!
