Personal Narratives
What is a personal narrative?
A personal narrative is a true story from the author's own life
Sensory Details are_________
anything that appeals to one of the five senses: anything we might hear, or see, or taste, or feel, or smell.
What is the first step of the writing process?
Prewriting/Brainstorming stage
What is an introduction?
This is the part of your essay that will introduce the characters and the setting of your story
True or False: A personal narrative is always written in 3rd person. Explain.
False, first person
I ran my fingers over the smooth surface of the penny and it immediately calmed me down.
This is an example of what type of sensory detail?
Sense of touch
What stage of the writing process is where you reread your work and made change?
The revision stage
What should sentence or paragraph 2-3 be made up of?
supporting details
How many events does a personal narrative focus on?
A personal narrative focuses on ONE event or memory
I walked outside and was met with nothing but the chipping of crickets.
This sentence is an example of what type of sensory detail?
Sense of hearing
What do we call the order of events in a story?
Sequencing
Where in your story does the problem or big event happen? Beginning, Middle or End?
Middle
What kind of experiences do authors usually write about in personal narratives—real or made up?
Real
“The moment I stepped into the theater, the warm, buttery aroma of popcorn swirled around me, so rich and salty it felt like I could almost taste it before buying a bag.”
This sentence appeals to the reader's sense of______
Sense of smell
What three types of brainstorming did Ms. Holt teach you this week?
flower, web, list
What is a hook?
appears in the very first sentence. It can be an interesting quote, a little-known fact, famous last words, or a statistic.
Character traits are
The special qualities that show what a person or character is like inside and out.
👉 Examples: kind, funny, helpful, brave, or bossy.
I let the cool liquid run down my throat. The water felt like a slice of heaven in my mouth; it was crisp, refreshing and cold.
This sentence appeals to the author's sense of_____
Sense of taste.
What does “show, don’t tell” mean in writing?
Use imagery through sensory detail in your writing
We want to make sure our story is complete so every story must have an interesting______.
Ending