Personal Narrative Writing

Your personal narrative must have included a _______________, ______________, and an ______________. 

• main idea, theme, conclusion
• beginning, middle, end
• problem, story, senses.
• beginning, authors purpose, resolution

flash of lights in the night sky-
is an example of which sensory detail?

• sound
• sight
• touch 
• taste

What is the point of view that a personal narrative uses?

• 3rd person view
• bird's eye view
  bird's eye view
• 1st person view
• narrator's view

A personal narrative uses words like...

• he, she, them, they
• I, me, my mine, myself

A personal narrative should not show any of your emotions.

• True
• False

Dialogue is 

• Action at the end of the story
• The conversation between characters
• Authors point of view
• Chronological order

What is the purpose of a narrative?

• To give the reader information
• To persuade readers
• To tell a story
• To describe characters

True or False.  It is a good idea to "hook" reader at the beginning of the story.

• False
• True

A concluding statement is important because

• It gives information
• It conveys thoughts and ideas
• It provides closure to the end of the story
• It supports analysis and reflection

What are the five steps of writing?

• draft, rough draft, edit, revise, turn in
• brainstorm, write, submit, re-do, correct
• check spelling, grammar, sentences, title and paragraph
• prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish