Definitions
Define Nonfiction.
Nonfiction is a true story.
What was the name of the narrator's best friend?
Lilly
What is a six word memory?
A memory written with six words.
Define Fiction.
Fiction is a made up story, or a fake story.
Who lied in the essay "A Good Lie"
Lily
What was Ms. Ortiz's six word memory example?
Earthquake, shaking, family, bed, run, phone, or chandelier
Define personal narrative.
Personal narrative is a nonfiction story told in 1st person. They usually use "I".
Why did Lily lie to the narrator?
Lily lied to the narrator because she did not want to hurt her feelings, or make her feel embrassed.
First Person
Paragraphs can have 3 to 5 sentences, but they are usually 5 sentences.
Who wet the bed in the essay "A Good Lie"?
The narrator
A memory happened when...?
A memory anything before now...so even this morning is now a memory.
When you write a paragraph, what should the first sentence include?
The first sentence should introduce the topic. It should have the setting, and a response to the promopt.
What were some character traits that Lily portrayed in the story?
Can you tell me a short personal narrative of yourself?