Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 4: Writing a Draft

The video tutorial explains how to write a personal narrative, focusing on creating a draft. It emphasizes the importance of including key events, using transition words, and adding descriptive details to help readers visualize the story. An example narrative about getting a dog is used to illustrate these concepts, showing how to structure the story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

What is the primary purpose of a draft in a personal narrative?

• To write a fictional account

• To finalize the story for publication

• To outline the main events in order

• To include every detail of the story

Why are transition words important in a draft?

• They are used to introduce new characters

• They add humor to the story

• They help the reader understand the sequence of events

• They make the story longer

How can descriptive details enhance a personal narrative?

• By reducing the length of the story

• By confusing the reader

• By helping the reader visualize the events

• By making the story more concise

In the narrator's story, what was the first event that happened?

• The narrator got a dog

• The narrator's mom talked to them

• They went to the store

• They bought toys for the dog

What did the narrator do after choosing the dog?

• Left the store without a dog

• Bought toys and food for the dog

• Went home immediately

• Decided to get another dog