Lesson 1: Personal Narrative - Deptula Introduction
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will establish a clear understanding of the Deptula Personal Narrative Essay.
How do student exemplars show a clear moment of growth for the author?
What is a time when I had an experience or went through an event that changed me?
Plot
Setting
Descriptive language
Character
Conflict
Climax
Figurative language
Dialogue
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.3.b
DOK Levels 1 and 2.
Sentence starters
Vocabulary key
Students will show their understanding of personal narratives through annotations on the key elements of a personal narrative.
See NoRedInk for personal narrative resources.