Personal Narratives

What is a personal narrative?

• A biographical story

• A story about yourself

• A story about a famous person

• A story about someone important in your life

What is the purpose of a personal narrative?

• To give the readers a glimpse into your own life

• To tell a story about something positive that happened to you

• To give information about a topic you are interested in

• To give examples of how great your life is

A personal narrative references sensory...

• Appeal

• Descriptions

• Perceptions

• Analysis

A personal narrative uses vivid details and...

• Character descriptions

• Citations

• References

• Imagery

What is a hook?

• A sentence stating what your narrative will be aboout

• A sentence highlighting the main points of your narrative

• A phrase used to grab the reader's attention

• A phrase used to prove the importance of your narrative

Where do you find the hook in a personal narrative?

• The last sentence of the introduction

• The first sentence of the introdution

• The last sentence of the conclusion

• The first sentence of each body paragraph

How should a personal narrative be written?

• In an abstract manner

• From most to least recent

• Following a timeline of events

• By using flashbacks

The points in your narrative should be concise and...

• Brief

• Impactful

• Important

• Drawn out

What do we call words or phrases at the beginning of every paragraph?

• Introduction

• Topic sentences

• Transitions

• Transfers

What should be mentioned in the introduction?

• How your narrative is impactful

• A quote from a scholarly article

• A wrap-up of your topic

• Dialogue