Personal Narrative
Grade 10•45 minutes•CCSS. W.11-12.3
Learning Objective
I can brainstorm and select a significant personal experience to develop into a college essay.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define "brainstorming" as it relates to choosing a topic for a personal narrative.
2. According to the video, what are some categories of memories or experiences that can be helpful when brainstorming personal narrative topics? Provide at least three examples.
3. Explain why choosing a topic you "care about and remember lots of details about" is important for writing a good personal narrative.
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
Writing a Personal Narrative - Episode 1: Brainstorming a Story for Kids
Teaching Without Frills