Description
Writing personal narrative stories can be challenging for students. An example of a personal narrative essay is just what you need to get your next writing unit started! The “small moment” in this personal narrative example focuses on a frustrating morning before school– something all kids can relate to!
How do I use an example of a personal 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. Students can follow along!
TWO essays are included– an original version and an easier version for differentiation.
Personal narrative example includes:
- 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 personal narrative 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 assessment
- 5 pages of narrative essay anchor charts
- bonus figurative language activity
Table of Contents is hyperlinked for easy navigation!
Using an example of a personal narrative essay with a 2-week comprehensive unit is sure to set your students up for success!
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