Lesson 2: Personal Narrative - Deptula Brainstorming
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will consider topic options and determine a final topic for their personal narrative essay.
What moment, person, or place is central to my story development?
What obstacle stood in the way of the desired outcome?
What was the turning point?
How has this experience altered my perception of the world around me?
Plot
Setting
Character
Conflict
Climax
Resolution
Figurative language
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.3.d
DOK Level 1.
Sentence starters.
Topic options.
Think-Pair-Share.
Small group instruction.
Checks for understanding.
Student-Teacher meeting.
Final topic solidified.
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