1. Personal Narrative ELA 7

2. Personal Narrative Turn to the next blank page in your journal. Set it up like this:

3. First Person Story A true story you tell about yourself First person uses words like “I,” “Me,” “myself.” Story is significant to the writer A memory of one specific incident

4. Focus/Development of Ideas Message is easily identified Topic is narrowed to a manageable size Details are beyond the obvious or general Use descriptions to say things in a unique and memorable way

5. Sequence of Events Retell the story in chronological, or time, order Inviting introduction and effective conclusion Transition words and phrases link sentences and paragraphs

6. Sensory Details Write passages that show the reader what is happening instead of telling or stating facts. Think about what each of the senses is experiencing in that moment. Use vivid images to help the reader experience the setting, characters and action as you did.

7. Dialogue Reveal details about the characters through what they say to each other. Add details in the dialogue tags you use. Dialogue should add to the plot of the story.

8. Significance of Event The writer communicates the importance of or reasons for the actions and/or consequences. Truisms- universal truths about life that are often common quotes or clichés.

9. End Result: