Personal Narratives
In this unit, students will have the opportunity to explore the genre of personal narratives.
What's the story?
Students will read a variety of personal narratives and they will focus on identifying the unique elements of this genre.
What will my student learn?
Students will build their knowledge of descriptive writing and will put that knowledge to use in their own writing. They will examine and use those features of personal narrative writing to compose works about their own lives and experiences. This unit will help students discover that they are capable of personal writing and that it can be a fun and creative way to share what they have to say about themselves. This unit provides a supportive environment for them to begin to identify themselves as writers.
Conversation starters:
Ask your student questions about the unit to promote discussion and continued learning:
1. What has been your favorite personal narrative from this unit?
Follow up: Why? Could you relate to the person in the story? Why?
2. What is a personal narrative?
Follow up: How is it different from other genres of writing that you have learned about? What are some of the elements of personal narratives that stand out to you?
What's the story?
Students will read a variety of personal narratives and they will focus on identifying the unique elements of this genre.
What will my student learn?
Students will build their knowledge of descriptive writing and will put that knowledge to use in their own writing. They will examine and use those features of personal narrative writing to compose works about their own lives and experiences. This unit will help students discover that they are capable of personal writing and that it can be a fun and creative way to share what they have to say about themselves. This unit provides a supportive environment for them to begin to identify themselves as writers.
Conversation starters:
Ask your student questions about the unit to promote discussion and continued learning:
1. What has been your favorite personal narrative from this unit?
Follow up: Why? Could you relate to the person in the story? Why?
2. What is a personal narrative?
Follow up: How is it different from other genres of writing that you have learned about? What are some of the elements of personal narratives that stand out to you?