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Creating a Narrative
5. Next, brainstorm details of the events. Record descriptive language (connotative diction, sensory details, vivid verbs) and dialogue. Use the questions in the boxes to guide your thoughts.
Structure of a Personal Narrative
Beginning Details
• What was the time and place? (setting)
• Who was there? (characters)
• What were you (the narrator) doing, thinking, and feeling?
Middle Details
• Describe events in chronological order. Include dialogue.
• What happened? (conflict)
• What were you and others doing?
• What were you thinking and feeling?
Ending Details
• How did it end?
• What did you learn, discover, or realize? How did you grow?
Incident
Response Reflection
my Notes
Creating a Memory Map
For each event you have listed, you will create one panel or page and include the following:
• Write a sentence that gives specific details about the event. Then, write commentary using a different-colored pen. Your commentary should explain the importance of the event or explain your feelings and emotions at the time.
• Using a third color, provide one sentence of dialogue for the scene.
• Create a drawing or graphic representation for each event.
• Give your Memory Map a title that will intrigue the reader and represent the narrative.
• Be prepared to present your Memory Map, telling your story to either a small group or the whole class.
You will use your Memory Map in the next activities as you write a narrative.
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