Can’t Get Enough of That Zoo

Mr. Griot introduces personal narratives, explaining their characteristics and importance. He shares his own narrative about a zoo trip, detailing the planning and writing process. Students are encouraged to write their own narratives using graphic organizers and sequence words.

What is a key feature of a personal narrative?

• It is written in the third person.

• It includes fictional events.

• It is written in the first person.

• It does not include sensory details.

Which tool did Mr. Griot use to organize his ideas for the narrative?

• A timeline

• A5 WS Chart

• A mind map

• A Venn diagram

What is the purpose of a time order sequence chart?

• To write a conclusion

• To brainstorm ideas

• To organize events in chronological order

• To list all the characters

What was the first activity Mr. Griot and his sister did at the zoo?

• Raced to see the monkeys

• Saw the baby otter

• Left the zoo

• Visited the bird exhibit

What did Mr. Griot find surprising about the bird exhibit?

• The noise level

• The absence of rainforest birds

• The size of the exhibit

• The number of different kinds of birds

What feeling did Mr. Griot express at the end of his zoo visit?

• Disappointment

• Confusion

• Educational value

• Boredom

What does Mr. Griot encourage students to do at the end of the lesson?

• Write a fictional story

• Create a graphic organizer

• Write their own personal narrative

• Visit the zoo