Bell Ringer Prompt: What is wrong with the following sentence? I can’t wait to open my presents I want to see what I got. When finished, get out your homework. Then, get out a book to read.

Homework Here’s my goal: My goal for my writing is to use details that transport my reader to feel like they were in the moment with me. Share your goals with your group.

Questions to think about… What did this writer do that worked? How did the author do it? Why does it work?

Ai’s Personal Narrative 1st Read through: Understanding and Enjoyment. 2nd Read through: What, How, Why? What Worked? How author did it? Why does it work?

Gallery Walk-What Can We Steal?

Gallery Walk While looking your classmates charts, write down at least THREE things that you can “steal” and add to your own writing.

Look at the map of Jack Gantos and mine Look at the map of Jack Gantos and mine. Write down 2-3 things you notice in your group.

Neighborhood Map Map is one specific place. The author added pictures of people, animals and objects connected to the place. Includes SMALL MOMENTS.

Story Map Think of a place that matters, where you’ve lived a lot of your life. Talk with a partner and share what you would put on your map. Create your map. When complete, select ONE thing you can write your personal narrative about. Begin writing your personal narrative. Include the 3 things you wrote down for things you can “steal”.