Story Structure: Beginning, Middle, and End
aligned to Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.w.6.3
Learning Objective
I can organize a story using a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Lesson Flow
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How to Write a Personal Narrative
Amal Mansour
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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A personal narrative is a story about yourself that includes interesting details and experiences you've had.
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The introduction paragraph should grab the reader's attention by asking a question, telling a joke, sharing a shocking fact, or explaining how the experience changed you.
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The body paragraph should focus on the details of what happened, listing the events in order from the beginning, middle, and end.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Think of a time you went to the zoo. Write one sentence describing what you saw at the beginning of your visit, one sentence describing what you saw in the middle of your visit, and one sentence describing what you saw at the end of your visit. If you have not been to the zoo, ask for an alternate setting.”
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