Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Learning Expectations:
I can…

• understand the key components of an effective narrative
• apply narrative elements to story telling
• draft ideas about personal incidents involving choices

Opening:

1. Return to page 13.  Large Group Discussion about Personal Narratives

• What happens when a person doesn't tell an anecdote or a joke well?
• How long does it take for you to know whether a short story or novel is something you will enjoy reading?

Work Period:

2. Take 5 minutes to review your notes on page  15

• formulate the story in your mind
• rehearse to yourself so that the story is told well

3. Orally recite the story with your partner.  When I tell you time is up, switch partners.

4. In your journal:

• "Oral Retelling":
• Respond to the Writing Prompt at the bottom of page 15.

5. After you've written for 10-15 minutes, review the 5Ws and an H.

Closing:

6. In your journal:

• Create a CIRCLE Map with "Personal Narrative" in the center.
• Fill in all the details as you explore this concept.