Crafting Narratives
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Objective
I can write a narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
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Warm-up video
Amal Mansour · 5:30
We don't generate video — this one is by Amal Mansour on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
A personal narrative is a story about yourself that includes interesting details and experiences you've had.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
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Practice
12 questions
What is the main purpose of a personal narrative?
Why is it important to choose a topic with interesting details for a personal narrative?
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Exit ticket
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“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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