Exploring the Power of Writing in the Primary Grades

Fishing Expedition Gone Wrong Written by Polly Jeremiah Narrated by Polly Jeremiah         This narrative, tells a dramatic tale of survival and danger at sea, told in a culturally  relevant                manner.                                               

 In this short narrative podcast, I share The Magical Conch Shell, a tale born on Hope Beach, where whispers in the waves lead to discovery beneath the almond tree. It’s a story of wonder, courage, and the treasures we find when we dare to listen. Join me, and listen in on the magical journey

  One for the Road – The power of writing 12 th Decem ber, 2025       As expressed by Polly Jeremiah in Late Middle English Style Now the end has cometh, and mine heart is heavy, for what hast started as a never ending thrill of learning, has slipped into the mysterious clutches of time. Through soul searching, a great urge has come over me, to go therefore onto the children of our nation and to giveth all that I have l learned. Surely great knowledge has come over me, as manifested through these topics of writing enlightenment: the importance of writing to everyone, A tool of academic operation, writing activities for our children, the stages of writing development, the writing process,   Free writing, Writing workshop, 6 + 1 traits, Experiencing the process, Bringing writing to life Power of narrative writing, persuasive writing nature, expository writing features and poetry.     How shall I forget, the blogger, a master piece ...

In this short narrative podcast, I share a personal story titled A Day at the Beach . It captures a simple seaside adventure filled with laughter, a moment of uncertainty, and the reassurance that builds confidence and connection. I invite you to listen and enjoy this reflection on love, courage, and the joy found in life’s quiet moments.

  The True Power of Writing By Polly M. Jeremiah   I promised to sit back, relax and simply allow the course to alter my school of thought, in relation to the teaching and learning of writing. However, here I was once more. Being humbled by another week of learning. I had long known of many of the elements of a narrative piece, however, my knowledge was superficial. This week took me deeper beneath the surface of narrative writing elements. My view of students merely learning to express their thoughts and emotions, in correct sequence, through mechanically correct pieces, was drastically changed when I learned what lay deep beneath the surfaces of plot, theme, style and points of view. I learned how a clear working knowledge of these elements is essential before planning a narrative piece. I further learned how these can be manipulated in order to create different desired effects on the reader. Another key take away this week was exposure to the 5W+H questioning method...

 Recently, in LIT, we engaged deeply with two forms of writing that challenged us to think differently: narrative and persuasive. Working through the elements of narrative writing helped us understand how stories are built. The plot diagram, character development, setting, and point of view are not just technical components. They are tools that allow a writer to shape meaning and guide the reader through an experience. As I reviewed my notes and reflected on the structure of narrative writing, I began to see how each part plays a role in building tension, revealing emotion, and resolving conflict. The process felt purposeful. It reminded us that writing is not only about what happens, but how and why it matters. During our online session, we explored persuasive writing. This form requires a different kind of thinking. It is about presenting a position clearly, supporting it with evidence, and appealing to the reader’s logic and emotion. We considered how persuasive writing can be u...