Description and Personal Narrative Writing
Our literacy year begins with descriptive writing. This type of writing forms the foundation of all genres, or kinds of writing. Descriptive and firurative language can be found in narrative (story) as well as informational text. The following is a brief video explaining the key ingredients of a personal narrative. This will be the first essay of the year.
Our literacy year begins with descriptive writing. This type of writing forms the foundation of all genres, or kinds of writing. Descriptive and firurative language can be found in narrative (story) as well as informational text. The following is a brief video explaining the key ingredients of a personal narrative. This will be the first essay of the year.
The following is a list of lessons from LearnZillion based on the Common Core State Standards for Narrative Writing. Videos are shared in class and discussed along with teacher demonstrations of the skills.
1. Personal Narrative Song
2 .Brainstorming Ideas for a Narrative
3. Choosing a Story Idea for a Narrative
4. Personal Narrative Leads
5. Add Details About Characters
6. Transitions for Personal Narratives
7. Personal Narrative Endings
8. Personal Narrative Endings - Common Core
9. Revising a Personal Narrative for Clarity
10. Revising to Show Not Tell
11. Editing a Personal Narrative
12 Punctuating Dialogue Practice
1. Personal Narrative Song
2 .Brainstorming Ideas for a Narrative
3. Choosing a Story Idea for a Narrative
4. Personal Narrative Leads
5. Add Details About Characters
6. Transitions for Personal Narratives
7. Personal Narrative Endings
8. Personal Narrative Endings - Common Core
9. Revising a Personal Narrative for Clarity
10. Revising to Show Not Tell
11. Editing a Personal Narrative
12 Punctuating Dialogue Practice
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