Brainstorming Ideas for Personal Narratives

The video tutorial introduces personal narratives as true stories about one's life. It emphasizes the importance of brainstorming to generate potential topics, suggesting ideas like memorable events, family activities, and special places. The tutorial demonstrates using a brainstorming sheet to jot down ideas and sketches, and guides viewers on selecting a topic they are passionate about. The episode concludes with the selection of a narrative topic and hints at the next steps in the writing process, which will be covered in the following episode.

What is a personal narrative?

• A fictional story

• A true story about someone else's life

• A true story about your own life

• A scientific report

Why is brainstorming important for writing a personal narrative?

• It helps find the best topic

• It makes the story fictional

• It makes the story longer

• It's required by all teachers

Which of the following is NOT a good topic for a personal narrative?

• A trip with your family

• A birthday party

• A made-up story about space aliens

• Playing a game with friends

What should you remember about your topic?

• Only the ending

• Only the location

• Lots of details

• Only the names of people

How many ideas did the narrator brainstorm?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Six

Why did the narrator decide not to write about visiting grandparents?

• Too many details to remember

• It was too long ago

• Not enough details remembered

• It was too recent

What topic did the narrator finally choose?

• Watching fireworks

• Getting a new dog

• Birthday party

• Playing kickball

Can the narrator use the other brainstormed ideas later?

• Yes, in other stories

• Only if they are about holidays

• No, they must be discarded

• Only if they are about pets