Writing Personal Narratives

Grade 345 min

aligned to Ccss.ela-literacy.w.4.3: Write Narratives To Develop Real Or Imagined Experiences Or Events Using Effective Technique, Descriptive Details, And Clear Event Sequences - Ccss.ela-literacy.w.4.5: With Guidance And Support From Peers And Adults, Develop And Strengthen Writing As Needed By Planning, Revising, And Editing

Learning Objective

I can plan, write, and improve a personal story by adding details and fixing mistakes with help from others.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

3 min

Writing a Personal Narrative - Episode 1: Brainstorming a Story for Kids

Teaching Without Frills

Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œThink of three different events or experiences from your life that you could write a personal narrative about. List them. Choose one of the events you listed in Question 1. List at least three details you remember about that event. ”

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
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