Writing a Personal Narrative

Which statement is true about a personal narrative?

• It is a work of fiction.

• It talks about other people.

• It is one's own story.

What is the first step in writing a personal narrative?

• brainstorming

• drafting

• revising/editing

What do you you when you brainstorm?

• think of topics and ideas to write about

• write the three parts of an essay

• check the content and conventions

What topics can be included in a personal narrative? Check all that apply.

• happy memories of things that have happened to you

• fun activities that you have done with family and friends

• trips you have taken or places you have visited

• activities that you have done in school

What is an expected output or a tangible product of your brainstorming?

• reflection paper

• list of ideas

• an essay

• topic sentence