Concept I: Writers use a writer’s notebook to generate ideas and experiment with notebook entries. Concept II: Writers learn strategies for writing good personal narratives. Concept III: Writers learn strategies for revising and editing their personal narratives. Concept IV: Writers publish their personal narratives.
Mentor Texts
A Day's Work by: Eve Bunting
Francisco, a young Mexican-American boy, helps his grandfather find work as a gardener, even though the old man cannot speak English and knows nothing about gardening.
Time of Wonder by: Robert McCloskey
The spell of rain, gulls, a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and the peace of a Maine island as a family packs up to leave are shown in poetic language and vibrant, evocative pictures.
Resources
Explode a Moment Personal Narratives describe one small moment in time, usually taking place over the period of a few minutes.