Writing Personal Narratives

6th GradeELA45 min

Learning Objective

I can write a personal 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

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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

  • The introduction paragraph should grab the reader's attention and set the scene by answering the questions when, where, and who.

  • The body paragraph should focus on the details of what happened, listing the order in which things occurred at the beginning, middle, and end of the event.

Practice

14 min

10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Write a short personal narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end about a time you learned something new. Be sure to include sensory details and your feelings about the experience.

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