A Day in the Life Journal

Writing from another perspective develops empathy and narrative skills.

Objectives

Materials

Instructions

1. Discuss what a helper's day might include.

2. Model writing: 'Today I put out a fire. I felt brave.'

3. Children write their own entry (3-5 sentences).

4. Include a drawing of the helper at work.

5. Share entries in author's chair.

Educator tip

Accept invented spelling but model correct spelling in responses.

Assessment

Assess perspective-taking, sentence structure, and descriptive language use.

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