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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

True or False

You tell a small moment story bit by bit

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

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

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

Giving my dog a bath

• Big Event

• Small Moment

My Horrible Haircut

• Big Event

• Small Moment

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

My Trip to California

• Big Event

• Small Moment

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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.