1. Writing a Literacy Narrative
Professor Danielsen

2. What is your favorite story and why?
Warm Up Question:
On a piece of paper or in a notebook, take a few minutes to write a response to the following question:
What is your favorite story and why?

3. What is a narrative? A narrative is a story with a purpose. Examples:
Aesop’s Fables
Bedtime stories
Grandparent stories

4. Importance of Narratives
Narratives are fundamental to culture, society, and ourselves as individuals.
Genres that students encounter that require narratives:
Personal Statements
Cover Letters
Scholarship applications
Job Applications
Artist Statements

5. What makes a well told story?
Structure
Vivid Details
five senses
metaphors, similes
dialogue
Significance to the author

6. “Rubik’s Cube” - Benjamin Barker
Look for the overall metaphor and similes in this slam poem.

7. “Thinking About You” - Mike
This one is full of metaphors and similes as well.