Crafting Narratives

6th GradeELA60 min

aligned to Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.w.6.3

Learning Objective

I can write a narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Lesson Flow

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6 min

How to Write a Personal Narrative

Amal Mansour

Guided Notes

12 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • A personal narrative is a story about yourself that includes interesting details and experiences you've had.

  • When brainstorming ideas for your personal narrative, think about a time when you had to face an obstacle or challenge, or about happy, sad, or funny moments.

  • The introduction of your personal narrative should grab the reader's attention by asking a question, telling a joke, sharing a shocking fact, or explaining how the experience changed you.

Practice

18 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Think of a time you faced a challenge. Write a short narrative that includes a beginning describing the challenge, a middle describing how you tried to overcome it, and an end explaining what you learned from the experience.

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