• Writing a Personal Narrative                                            

    - A personal narrative is a story about you. 

    - Brainstorming: The first step in writing a personal narrative is brainstorming.  Watch the following video to get started on your personal narrative.  Writing a Personal Narrative: Brainstorming

    - Make a brainstorming sheet and think of some things you could write about.  Think about places you have visited or important events.  After brainstorming choose the idea you would like to write about and circle it on your sheet.    

     - Planning: The next step in writing a personal narrative is planning.  Watch the video to learn about planning.  Writing a Personal Narrative: Planning

    - You can use a planning sheet like the one in the video or the one at this link.  Personal Narrative: Graphic Organizer 

    - Create your plan.

    - Introduction - Watch the video to learn about writing an introduction.  Writing a Personal Narrative: Introduction

    - Write the introduction to your personal narrative.

    - Writing a Draft - Watch the video to learn about writing a draft.  Writing a Personal Narrative: Draft

    - Write the body of your personal narrative.  The body will be 1 - 3 paragraphs.

    - Closing - Watch the video to learn about writing a closing.  Writing a Personal Narrative: Closing

    - Write the closing or conclusion to your personal narrative.  

    - Revising - Watch the video to learn about revising your personal narrative.  Writing a Personal Narrative: Revisiong

    - Revise your personal narrative.

    - Editing - Watch the video to learn about editing your personal narrative. Writing a Personal Narrative: Editing

    - Edit your personal narrative.

    - Publishing - Watch the video to learn about publishing your personal narrative. Writing a Personal Narrative: Publishing  

    - Publish your personal narrative and share it with your teacher!

         

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