Description
Looking for a personal narrative essay example? An example narrative essay is just what you need to get your next writing unit started! The “small moment” in this specific essay focuses on the anxiety of waiting to ride a scary roller coaster!
How do I use an example narrative essay?
Share this essay with students while using the checklist. Together, identify examples of essential narrative writing elements. I recommend using a different colored marker to find each item on the checklist and having students follow along. TWO narrative essays are included– an original version and an easier version for differentiation.
What is in the personal narrative essay example?
- a “small moment”
- bold beginning
- use of dialogue and feelings
- use of transition words, such as next, after, then, all of a sudden, moments later
- use of sensory and figurative language
- use of paragraphs
- clever closing
What else is included with the short narrative essay example?
- 10 days of lesson plans
- labeled student notes (in color and b/w)
- dialogue anchor chart
- “show, not tell” activity
- “small moments” activity
- 2 types of drafting paper
- transition words
- revising/editing checklist
- short, 5-min revising videos for kids
- an easy-to-grade narrative assessment
- 5 pages of narrative essay anchor charts
- bonus figurative language activity
Table of Contents is hyperlinked for easy navigation.
Using a personal narrative essay example with a comprehensive, step-by-step unit is sure to set your students up for success!
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