Personal Narrative: Transforming the Draft into the Final Copy

Mr. Griot guides students through the process of writing and refining personal narratives. The lesson covers using a rubric to evaluate drafts, editing for errors, and writing a final copy. Students learn to ensure their narratives have a strong topic sentence, chronological order, and express thoughts and feelings. The video concludes with a demonstration of a completed narrative and encourages students to write their own.

What is a personal narrative?

What are the important parts of a personal narrative according to the rubric?

How does the author express their thoughts and feelings in their personal narrative?

What sensory details does the author include in their narrative?

What point of view is used in the personal narrative and why is it effective?

What is the title of the personal narrative and what makes it creative?

What steps does the author take to edit their draft?