Memoir or Personal Narrative Step 1: Brainstorming

Posted: November 2, 2021

Due Date: 

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Watch this video and think about a memory you would like to write about.  

Writing a Personal Narrative: Brainstorming a Story for Kids - YouTube

After you watch this video, choose a topic.  

Think about who, what, when, where, why, how 

Think about your 5 senses: sights, sounds, feelings, smells, tastes 

Step 2: Plan and Prewrite Writing a Personal Narrative: Planning & Pre-Writing a Story for Kids - YouTube

Use these videos to help you get started.  For today, just do the first sheet of brainstorming where you write all your ideas in a list or a web.  See attached documents for examples.  You can brainstorm on your own paper (looseleaf) or print and use one of the templates below.  

Writing a Personal Narrative: Writing an Introduction or Opening for Kids - YouTube