Narrative Writing
Before break, we were writing a specific kind of story, they were called ________ narratives.
This half man, half bull monster lived on the Island of Crete
Who is the Minotaur
What class will you be in at 11:00am today?
Math
Name five states and their capital cities
Answers will vary
How many students are in 5th grade at CCS?
36 students
When writing a personal narrative, who should the story be about?
You!
How did Athena changed Medusa to punish her?
She turned her hair into snakes.
What belonging should almost always come with you to class?
Binder
Name as many animals as you can that start with the letter H as you can.
Horse, Hippopotamus, Hawk, Hedgehog, Hamster, Hyena, Hummingbird, Hermit crab, Harbor seal, Honeybee
What is Angie's last name?
Morin
Name 3 of the story elements that every personal narrative needs
(Any 3) Characters, Setting, Problem, Events, Resolution
This is the modern day capital of Greece
Athens
Where in the hallway should you put your boots?
In your locker/under the bench
Using only the letters in the word "CLOUD" make as many words as you can.
cloud, loud, cold, cod, old, cud, duo
Not counting today (January 5th) how many days are left in the year 2026?
360 days
What is the opening of your story called?
The Hook
This city-state was known for its militant and often brutal way of life for its citizens.
Sparta
Should you yell in class?
No!
Name as many animals with four legs as you can.
Answers will vary
Our school day runs from 8:00am until 2:45pm. How many minutes is that?
405 Minutes
What point of view is a personal narrative from?
A. First Person
B. Second Person
C. Third Person
A. First Person
Where were the first Ancient Olympics held?
Olympia, Greece
What are the three things at CCS that you should always take care of?
Ourselves, each other, this place (CCS)
Name as many islands as you can.
Answers will vary
How many times every ten minutes does the average person blink?
150-200 times (15-20 times per minute)