Exploring Personal Narratives

What point of view is used in a personal narrative?

• Third person

• Omniscient

• Second person

• First person

Which words are commonly used in a personal narrative?

• It, Its, Itself

• You, Your, Yours

• He, She, They

• I, We, Us

What should a personal narrative focus on?

• A large event

• A small moment

• A fictional story

• A historical event

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following is NOT a part of a narrative structure?

• End

• Climax

• Beginning

• Middle

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Why is it important to describe details in a personal narrative?

• To add unnecessary information

• To confuse the reader

• To help readers visualize the story

• To make the story longer

What kind of details should be included in a personal narrative?

• People, places, and events

• Events only

• Names only

• Places only

What should be included to convey emotions in a personal narrative?

• Quotes

• Facts

• Feelings

• Statistics

How can you show how you felt during an event in your narrative?

• By describing the weather

• By describing your actions

• By describing your feelings

• By describing other people

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What punctuation is used to indicate dialogue in a personal narrative?

• Periods

• Commas

• Exclamation marks

• Quotation marks

What must you include when using dialogue in a personal narrative?

• The speaker's name

• The speaker's age

• The speaker's favorite color

• The speaker's height

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3