Personal Narrative

Topic:Personal Narrative

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to write a personal narrative about a meaningful experience using sensory details.
• Students will be able to listen attentively and recall important details from the read aloud.

Materials

• Copies of Memoirs of a Goldfish by Devin Scillian
• Writing paper
• Pencils

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever had a memorable experience.
• Have them share their experiences with a partner.
• Ask them to remember the details of the experience and how they felt.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of a personal narrative.
• Explain that a personal narrative is a type of writing that tells a story about a memorable experience.
• Read the read aloud Memoirs of a Goldfish by Devin Scillian.
• Ask students to listen for the main idea and key details of the personal narrative.
• After reading, discuss the main ideas and details of the personal narrative with the class.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups.
• Have each group choose a member to write a personal narrative about a memorable experience of their own.
• Have each group member brainstorm ideas for their narrative and write a rough draft on paper.
• Have each group share their rough drafts with the class and provide feedback and support.
• Have each group member revise their rough drafts into a final draft.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a topic for their personal narrative and write it independently.
• Encourage students to use descriptive language and interesting details to make their narrative interesting and engaging.

Closure

• Have students share their personal narratives with the class.
• Encourage students to use expressive language and gestures to bring their narratives to life.

Assessment

• Observe students during the guided practice and independent practice activities to evaluate their ability to write a personal narrative.
• Collect and review students' written personal narratives to assess their understanding of the concept.