Body Paragraphs in Personal Narratives

The video tutorial guides students on writing body paragraphs for a personal narrative. It emphasizes using outline and character development worksheets to develop story events with well-chosen details. The tutorial includes an example of Jake's work, highlighting the importance of self-review and ensuring all major events are covered. The final section discusses the teacher's role in reviewing the completed work.

What is the main goal when writing the body paragraphs of a personal narrative?

• To introduce new characters

• To develop the events using well-chosen details

• To summarize the entire story

• To list all the events in chronological order

Which worksheets are needed for developing the body paragraphs?

• Outline and character development worksheets

• Grammar and vocabulary worksheets

• Plot and setting worksheets

• Introduction and conclusion worksheets

What should you focus on when using the outline for your body paragraphs?

• The beginning and end

• The middle parts

• The title and introduction

• The conclusion

By the end of the body paragraphs, what should readers know about the character?

• Almost everything about them

• Their family background

• Their future plans

• Their favorite color

What is the purpose of the body paragraphs worksheet?

• To create a timeline of events

• To list all characters

• To develop major events using important details

• To summarize the story

What should you check for after writing your body paragraphs?

• If the conclusion is strong

• If any events were skipped

• If the introduction is clear

• If the paragraphs are long enough

What unique strategy did Jake use for his body paragraphs?

• He used all major events in the introduction

• He included only two major events in the body paragraphs

• He skipped the body paragraphs entirely

• He used the conclusion to introduce new events

What must Jake ensure when writing his conclusion?

• That it is longer than the body paragraphs

• That it includes the last two major events

• That it introduces new characters

• That it summarizes the entire story