Writing About Personal Experiences

Personal Narrative - Brainstorm

Multiple Select

Writing Personal Narratives Review

Personal Narratives MUST:

• be written in first person

• have a problem and solution

• have at least 3 characters

• take place over a long period of time

• be based on a real life event

Personal Narratives

Teach Life Lessons

Many people write Personal Narratives to show a life lesson that has stuck with them and to share that advice with others.

Multiple Choice

What was one life lesson that Jack learned in "Love that Dog"?

• Don't be afraid to try new things

• Be kind

• Write poetry

• Listen to your teacher

Each story you read has a message...

Look closely at the next slide to see common lessons we learn from stories.

CHALLENGE: think of a story or movie that teaches the lessons listed on the next page.

Get out some paper and pencil...

(show me when you're ready)

Personal Narratives

Think of at least 3 moments when you were CHALLENGED but ultimately learned an important lesson.

Please raise your hand or share in the chat to share ONE moment.

Think about: sports, games, siblings, 2020, pets, parents, school, friends...

Open Ended

Try to choose 1 thing from your brainstorming list.

How did you overcome that challenge? In other words, what was the solution to the problem?

Open Ended

Lastly, what did you LEARN in that moment. You can use the list of examples here to help.

Next steps...

• You will be writing your own Personal Narrative

• You can use the one you chose today or another example from the list

• It MUST be something that actually happened in YOUR life

• The entire story should take place over a SHORT period of time (example: the length of a soccer game, performance, dinner, school day, etc.)

• This is your chance to share an important lesson you learned in life to inspire others!