Thanksgiving Story

Personal Narrative Writing- Thanksgiving Day

Introduction- It should be interesting!

• Start with a sound.

• Start withthe setting.

• Start with talking.

• Start with a question.

Poll

How do you want to start your story?

I want to start with____________

• a sound.

• a question.

• the setting.

• talking.

Open Ended

You can use my examples for help.

Type your introduction here:

Beginning

• What happened first?

• Who was there?

• First, I woke up and helped my mom clean the kitchen. I was so excited to cook Thanksgiving dinner! My family was going to come later.

Multiple Choice

Which word should I use to start the beginning of my story?

• First

• Then

• Last

Open Ended

YOUR TURN!

What happened first on your Thanksgiving Day? Include at least 2 details of what happened first. Think about what the beginning of a story has (introduce characters, setting) .

Middle

• What happened next?

• Was there a problem?

• Next, we pulled out all of the ingredients to make mac and cheese and a turkey. I started mixing, but we didn't have enough cheese, so my dad ran to the store to get more. When he got back, we made the mac and cheese. It smelled delicious.

Multiple Select

Choose two words you can use in the middle of your story.

• First

• Next

• Then

• Last

Open Ended

YOUR TURN!

What happened next on Thanksgiving Day? Include at least 2 details of what happened next. Think about what the middle of a story has (introduce problem OR an event that happened).

Important Event/Events

• What else happened in the story?

• Then, my family came over. My grandma brought greens. My aunt brought yams. I went outside to do tiktok dances with my cousin Kim while the food finished. I was having a good time!

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Open Ended

Tell one or two more things you did.

End

• What happened last?

• Finish the end of your story.

• Finally, my mom said, "Dinner is ready!" We all washed our hands and sat down. Uncle Max prayed. We all talked and laughed as we ate our yummy dinner. It was the best Thanksgiving, and I felt so happy.

Multiple Select

Choose two words you can use at the END of your story?

• First

• Last

• Once upon a time

• Finally

Open Ended

YOUR TURN!!!

What happened last on Thanksgiving Day? Include at least 2 details of what happened last. Think about what the end of a story has (problem is solved OR the event ends...tell how it ended).