Crafting Compelling Personal Narratives

What is the primary purpose of narrative writing?

• To tell a story

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a process

• To inform the reader about a topic

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following is NOT a feature of narrative writing?

• Has a clear beginning, middle, and end

• Focuses on someone to whom things happen

• Uses only factual information

• Tells events in the order they happen

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What should you do first when starting to write a personal narrative?

• Write the introduction

• Brainstorm significant life events

• Choose a title

• Edit the final draft

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which type of event is ideal for a personal narrative?

• An event that happened to someone else

• An event that you barely remember

• An event that taught you a lesson

• An event that is very common

What is the next step after brainstorming significant life events?

• Adding sensory details

• Writing the conclusion

• Publishing the narrative

• Choosing an event that you remember well

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Why is it important to choose an event that made you feel something?

• It ensures the narrative is factual

• It makes the narrative more engaging

• It simplifies the writing process

• It helps you write a longer narrative

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What should you use to help your narrative flow smoothly?

• Complex sentences

• Time order transitions

• Random events

• Unrelated details

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following is a good way to start your narrative?

• With a conclusion

• With a summary of the story

• With a list of characters

• With a vivid description

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What should you include to make your narrative more vivid?

• Historical facts

• Sensory details

• Technical jargon

• Mathematical equations

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the purpose of a strong ending in a narrative?

• To introduce new characters

• To confuse the reader

• To make the narrative feel finished

• To leave the story open-ended

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10