Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 5: Writing a Closing or Conclusion

This video tutorial focuses on writing a closing for a personal narrative. It explains that a personal narrative is a true story about one's life and emphasizes the importance of a strong conclusion to wrap up the story. The tutorial provides various methods for concluding a narrative, such as rephrasing the opening, expressing feelings, sharing lessons learned, offering hopes for the future, or providing updates. An example narrative about getting a dog is used to illustrate how to write an effective conclusion.

What is the main purpose of writing a closing in a personal narrative?

• To introduce new characters

• To wrap up the story and remind the reader of the main idea

• To change the main idea of the story

• To add more details to the story

Which of the following is NOT a suggested method for concluding a personal narrative?

• Introducing a new conflict

• Rephrasing the opening

• Describing a lesson learned

• Sharing your feelings about the event

Why is it important to use different words when rephrasing your opening in the closing?

• To change the story's main idea

• To make the story longer

• To avoid boring the reader

• To confuse the reader

What is a more engaging way to end a story about getting a new toy?

• I forgot about the toy.

• I put the toy on the shelf.

• I love my new toy so much! I can't wait to play with it even more.

• I went home and played with my toy.

How can you conclude a story about slipping on ice and breaking your arm?

• I decided to never go outside again.

• I forgot about the incident.

• I will be more careful next time it snows.

• I went home from the hospital.

What is an example of giving the reader an update in a closing?

• I hope to visit the zoo again.

• Now my baby sister is two years old and gets cuter every day.

• I learned to be careful on ice.

• I love my new toy.

In the personal narrative example, what was the writer's initial feeling when they learned they could get a dog?

• Confused

• Indifferent

• Angry and upset

• Surprised and happy