Personal Narrative
What is a personal narrative?
It is a narrative about a memorable experience that you've had.
What is a descriptive essay?
An essay where you are writing about the world around you
What is a persuasive essay?
An essay that tries to convince readers to agree with the writer's point of view.
What is a compare and contrast essay?
It explains how two things are similar and how they are different.
What is a book review?
It provides readers with information about a book, such as the title, author, and important story elements of a book.
How many parts does a personal narrative have and what are they? (pg. 6)
3: beginning, middle, and end
How many parts does a descriptive essay have? (pg. 30)
3: Introduction, body, and conclusion
How many parts does a persuasive essay have? (pg. 54)
3: Introduction, Body, Conclusion
One talks about the similarities and one talks about the differences
Should you tell the entire story from beginning to end in your paragraph about the story's plot?
No, don't give away the ending
What do you write about in the middle paragraphs? (pg. 6)
What do you write about in the body paragraphs? (pg. 30)
Which paragraph is the opinion statement located in? (pg. 54)
The introduction
In the focus statement, if you write about similarities first and differences second, which order should similarities/differences be in your body paragraphs? (pg. 84)
You should write your first body paragraph about similarities and your second body paragraph about differences.
Tell me a focus statement with the following information:
-Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
-a boy who finds a golden ticket
-learns that imagination is important
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a story about a boy who finds a golden ticket and learns that imagination is important.
What do you put in the beginning of a personal narrative? (pg. 6)
What do you write about in the conclusion? (pg. 30)
What is an opinion statement? (pg. 60)
An opinion statement is a sentence that introduces the topic and the writer's opinion.
What are 3 examples of transitional words to show comparison? (pg. 86)
examples listed in the book: also, both, like, likewise, in the same way, similarly
What information should you include in the introduction? (pg. 102)
the book's title, author, main characters, and a focus statement that includes your personal insight (lesson and brief summary)
A personal narrative uses descriptive words to paint a clear picture. Imagine that you are writing about going to the beach. What are 3 descriptive words you can use to talk about the beach?
Answers will vary
A descriptive essay describes a location using specific details. Tell me about your favorite place with 3 descriptive details.
Please write an opinion statement with the following information (pg. 60):
Topic = eating healthy
Opinion = everyone should do it
Reasons = feel more refreshed, live longer, good for you
Everyone should eat healthy because it makes you feel more refreshed, it helps you live longer, and it is good for you.
What are 5 examples of transitional words that show contrast? (pg. 86)
examples listed in the book: however, but, although, even though, yet, unlike, whereas, on the other hand
How many paragraphs should your book review be, and what do you need to talk about in each? (pg. 102)
4 Paragraphs:
1) Introduction - book title, author, focus statement
2) Body Paragraph 1 - plot summary
3) Body Paragraph 2 - main character's strongest traits and details from the book
4) Conclusion - shares your personal response and includes a recommendation