Introduction
Good morning!
Today you will be introduced to the concept of narrative writing. Before we begin our own narratives, we need to learn the in's and outs and do's and don'ts of the narrative writing process.
Task
Please answer all questions on the google doc provided in Google Classroom.
Process
1. Start off by watching the video on characterization:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZnD0AGqQ7I
2. What did you learn in this clip about characterization?
3. How are you going to use this knowledge in your own writing?
4. We will start our narrative after break:
Product: You will write a real-life story, a memoir, about a time in your life that you overcame a challenge--something that you survived but was hard at the time.
Standards: Your story needs to have the elements of a short story that we’ve studied this unit, including exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and dialogue. You will be graded on how well you follow the organization of the plot diagram and on your creative retelling of the story.
5. You need to complete the "Personal Narrative Organizer" worksheet. This is located in your handout.
6. Once you have completed your pre-writing process, it's time to move on to how to set up your story. Please watch this video on sequence of events.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-I1yi28uUo
What two things did you learn from that video that can help you write your own narrative?
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7. Next complete the, "Doodle Your Day" worksheet. This is also located in your packet.
8. Once you are finished with that worksheet, please watch this video on transition words and phrases.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=567Q5312JHI
*Why is it important to use transition words and phrases in your writing?
*What transition words and phrases could you use for your story?
9. Using the "Helpful Hints for Writing Success," complete the "Personal Narrative Example" worksheet. Both of these are located in the packet.
10. Finally, start your own rough draft by completing the plot diagram. Please make sure all parts are written in complete sentences. This is the start of your rough draft.