Writing a narrative

Writing a narrative

What should I write about?

• a time you had a turning point in life

• a time you overcame a challenge

• the first time you did something

• the last time you did something

What should I write about?

• A time something was really hare

• A special time with a special person

• A time I learned something about myself or someone else

• A time I learned something new

• A visit to a new place

• A time I had strong feelings- ex: losing someone, being sick, wish

We will write a POWERFUL story(narrative)

ex. The last time I failed a test. The last time I saw my grandma. The time I was so embarrassed because milk came out of my nose.  (The narrative needs a beginning, middle, and an end).

Open Ended

What idea might make a good narrative?

Emotion and Energy

• express emotion

• give details of action

• describe the setting

Multiple Select

Which elements help make a great story?

• A beginning, middle, and end.

• Details, details, details.

• A lot of the same words being used repeatedly.

• Smelly feet

Writing in the air

Think out loud! Speaking takes less time than talking, think out loud or talk to your partner about your idea. Do you have enough details to make it a good story?

Sketch

take 1-2 minutes to sketch out your idea

Multiple Choice

What is a fancy way to say 'beginning, middle, and end'?

• small, medium, large

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Intro, dull part, best part

• Beginning, details, sleep

Layout the story

Make your own graphic organizer to layout your story.