Personal+Narrative+Lesson

Essential Question: How does focusing on a small moment in my life help me write a great personal narrative?

Objective: Students will develop a personal narrative writing based on a small moment in their life.

Materials: Small board, computers, writing notebooks, pencils, pens, printer paper, and "fancy" printer paper.

Active Engagement: Students will first brainstorm ideas for small moments in their life during the Memorial Day weekend on the Smart Board. Next, students will select a small moment in their life during the Memorial Day weekend and begin writing about the small moment.

Assessment: Student writing, student brainstormed ideas, teacher observation.