Personal Narratives
Capitalization
English Vocab
Mentor Texts
Ms. Christensen
100

What is the first sentence of a personal narrative called?

Hook/Lead

100

Which word below should be capitalized?

My mom is going on a road trip to different states in june.

June

100

Define noun

A person, place, or thing.

100

What did the author of "My Summer of Scooping Ice Cream" want to buy?

A mini-skirt

100

What is Ms. Christensen's first name?

Jenna

200

What is it called when characters speak to each other in a personal narrative?

Dialogue

200

What is wrong with this sentence?

the other day, my friend and I went to Target.

The first letter of the sentence should be capitalized.

200

Define simile

A comparison that uses like or as

200

Who did the author of "Fish Cheeks" want to impress?

The minister's son

200

How many brothers does Ms. Christensen have?

2 brothers

300

What is the difference between an autobiography and a personal narrative?

A personal narrative focuses on one moment, an autobiography focuses on a whole life.

300

Which sentence below is correct?

1. My Grandpa is coming over for dinner.

2. Grandpa is coming over for dinner.

Sentence 2

300

Define onomatopoeia

When a word is spelled to make a noise (boom, crash, etc).

300

Who is the author of "My Summer of Scooping Ice Cream"?

Shonda Rhimes

300

What is Ms. Christensen's go-to coffee shop?

Scooter's :)

400

How many words does your personal narrative have to be?

400 words

400

What is wrong with this sentence?

Have you ever been to the White house?

The White House should be capitalized.

400

Define hyperbole

An over-exaggeration of something
400

Who is the author of "Fish Cheeks"?

Amy Tan

400

Which state did Ms. Christensen go to college in?

Minnesota

500

What should ALWAYS be included in the conclusion of a personal narrative?

A lesson/reflection

500

Name at least 5 things that should be capitalized.

Teacher discretion.

500

Define syntax

The way words and ideas are arranged to form well-organized sentences

500

What is the purpose of reading mentor texts?

To see strong examples of the type of writing that we are working on

500

Where did Ms. Christensen teach before Sioux City? (City & State)

Harrisburg, South Dakota

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