Personal Narrative

What is a personal narrative?

• A nonfiction article on a true topic

• A true story about your life

• A made up story with magical elements

• Step by step directions on how to do something

True or False

You tell a small moment story bit by bit

• True

• False

What is the author's purpose for writing a personal narrative?

• To teach the reader about a topic

• To entertain the reader with an engaging story

• To persuade the reader to believe something

Which of the following is most likely a personal narrative?

• The Wizard and the Unicorn

• When my Fish Died

• How to Make Slime

• All About Dinosaurs

Giving my dog a bath

• Big Event

• Small Moment

My Horrible Haircut

• Big Event

• Small Moment

My Trip to California

• Big Event

• Small Moment

Juan is writing a small moment personal narrative about the day he gave his dog a bath. Write a good lead for Juan to help him start his story.