Exploring Personal Narratives

What is a personal narrative?

• A story written about a historical event

• A story that explains how to do something

• A story about a personal experience

• A fictional story based on imagination

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

Which of the following is NOT typically a characteristic of a personal narrative?

• First-person point of view

• Emotional reflection

• Focus on a personal experience or event

• A moral lesson for others

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

a story about the first time you ever broke a bone

• personal

• fantasy

• realistic fiction

• historical fiction

What point of view is typically used in personal narratives?

• Third-person omniscient

• Second-person

• First-person

• Third-person limited

Which of the following could be a good topic for a personal narrative?

• How to make your favorite sandwich

• A time you overcame a challenge or fear

• The history of your country

• A fictional story about a dragon

In your personal narrative, what should the "rising action" do?

• Introduce the characters

• Build up the tension or problem

• End the story

• Summarize the main events

What is one way to make your personal narrative more engaging?

• Use lots of facts and details about the world

• Include vivid sensory details to describe the scene

• Keep the story short and avoid descriptions

• Only tell the ending of the story

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10