Personal Narratives
What point of view is a personal narrative written in?
First-person point of view
What is the essential question for Unit 1?
What are some of the challenges and triumphs of growing up?
What is Catholic Identity Principle 7?
Care for God’s Creation
What is a poem?
A type of writing that often uses rhythm, sound, and vivid words to share feelings or ideas
What does the Latin prefix con- mean?
With, together, or jointly
Name one pronoun often used in a personal narrative.
I, me, my, we, or our
What was the title of the introduction text in Week 1?
“The Competition”
How do we respect God according to Principle 7?
By caring for the earth
What is a single row of words in a poem called?
A line
What is a concoction?
Something made by bringing together different ingredients
What part of a personal narrative tells when and where the story happened?
The setting
What was the title of the anchor text in Week 2?
From “Bad Boy”
What is Catholic Identity Principle 1?
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
What is a stanza?
A group of lines, like a paragraph in a poem
The Latin root -spec- means what?
Look or see
What do sensory details help the reader do?
Feel like they are experiencing the event too
Name one challenge of growing up from our discussions.
facing peer pressure, learning responsibility, making mistakes,
According to Principle 7, caring for creation is part of our _____, not just something for Earth Day.
Faith
What do we call words that sound alike (like cat/hat)?
Rhyme
In the word respected, what does the prefix re- mean?
Back
In a personal narrative, what shows a character’s role in the story?
Their actions, thoughts, and dialogue
Name one triumph of growing up from our discussions.
gaining independence, achieving goals, building friendships,
Why is the way we treat the environment a moral responsibility?
Because God calls us to protect both people and the planet
What is the beat or pattern of sounds in a poem?
Rhythm
How does the root meaning of -spec- connect to the meaning of the word respect?
To respect someone is to “see them in a new way”