Struggling to teach narrative writing? This comprehensive digital & printable writing resource provides an engaging and structured approach to help your students develop excellent narrative writing skills. Perfect for English Language Arts classes, it will encourage your students to create impactful personal narratives that captivate readers.
 
A detailed, step-by-step lesson plan is included, spanning multiple class periods, ensuring a thorough grasp of personal narrative writing. Moreover, it includes a set of pre-writing worksheets covering crucial elements such as brainstorming, sensory details, story elements, emotion reflection, dialogue practice, sequencing, vivid vocabulary, point of view, theme, and more. These worksheets provide a solid foundation for structuring a well-organized personal narrative.
 
The best part? This resource is turnkey and requires NO PREP! Simply download & print (or assign digitally) and seamlessly integrate it into your teaching curriculum.
 
What’s included:
Printable PDF with link to Google® Slides version for digital use
Detailed, Step-by-Step Lesson Plan (3 pages)
16 Writing Worksheets
Narrative Options - 12 options for narrative topics
Brainstorming: Exploring Ideas - prompts to spark memories
Story Elements - outline the key story elements for personal narrative
Sensory Details (2 pages) - understand the importance of sensory details & practice
Emotion Reflection - reflect on the emotions experienced during chosen memory
Dynamic Dialogue - understand dialogue & practice
Sequencing - understand sequencing & practice
Vivid Vocab - understand vivid vocab & practice
Point of View - distinguish between POV & practice
Theme - understand theme and practice
Revision Checklist - checklist to review and revise writing
Peer Review ( 2 pages) - provide thoughtful and constructive feedback
Self Reflection - reflect on personal narrative writing process
Illustrate It - illustrate a significant event, setting, character, or emotion from personal narrative
2 Grading Rubrics
 
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