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Personal Narrative: Prewriting


The first step in writing is having something to write about. Students can use the graphic organizers below to help them plan their personal narratives.


1. Select a Topic

Use a cluster to think about important experiences in your life. Choose one experience to write about.


2. Gather Details

Use a sensory chart to gather details about the experience.
Use a time line to organize events in the order they occurred.


3. Add Focus Statement

Write one sentence that sums up the importance of the experience to you.

 

 

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