Personal Narrative TAKS Writing Assessment Write a personal narrative essay describing the power of friendship Describe a time you felt betrayed by someone Describe a time you betrayed someone ID: 404784
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Personal Narrative
TAKS Writing AssessmentSlide3
Write a personal narrative essay describing the power of friendship
.
Describe a time you felt betrayed by someone.
Describe
a time you betrayed someone.Write a persona narrative essay about how an object can remind you of a special person. Etc.
TAKS Writing PromptsSlide4
Focus and Comprehension
Focused on ONE event
Every part is related to the prompt
Understandable
Meaningful intro and conclusionOrganizationParagraphs/Ideas flow logically (transitions)No needless repetition
Development of Ideas
Ideas are teased outNo jumping aroundRelate events to the prompt
TAKS Writing RubricSlide5
Voice
Engaging (interesting)
Shows unique perspective
Conventions
ProofreadingSpelling, punctuation, word choice, grammar, capitalizationSentence structure
TAKS Writing Rubric ContinuedSlide6
A personal story
Use of “I,” “me” and “my” is necessary
Event driven
Write about events, not just ideas/thoughts
Story with a lesson Story Telling ElementsSettingCharacters
P
lot (beginning, middle, end)Conflict!If your story doesn’t have these, think of a different one!
Understanding the Personal Narrative TaskSlide7
Outline your story
Pick a story you want to write about
Outline the major events
Make sure it has a beginning, middle and end
Fill in the detailsOnly add details that are relevant and that move your story forwardMake sure that everything supports the point you’re making
Prewriting TipsSlide8
Add dialogue
Internal: Inner conversation
External: Conversation with others
Add figurative language
SimilesMetaphorHyperbolePersonification
Adding DetailsSlide9
Add sensory details
Appeal to all five senses
Sight, sound, touch, taste, smell
Be specific
Use vivid word choiceUse ACTION verbsAvoid forms of “Be” (Am, is, are, was, were, being, been)Verbs that describe specific actions:
Use adjectives and adverbs
Words that describe things and actionsShe ate the ice cream. Add an adverbs: She ate the ice cream sloppily. Add adjectives: She ate the melting ice cream sloppily.
Adding Details Slide10
Start
with the
story (1
st
paragraph)Lead into the topic (1st paragraph)Go back to the story (2
nd
paragraph and on)Discuss the topic as you are telling me the storyEnd with what you learned (last paragraph)
Suggested FormatSlide11
TOPIC: Discuss how an object can remind a person about a special relationship
.
Recently, my grandmother Greta Heinrich passed away. It has been an extremely hard time for my family. We are constantly reminiscing about the “good old times” with
Oma
as we called her. Sometimes we just break down into hugs and tears. It has been especially hard for my mother—she has now lost both of her parents. Because both of my grandparents have died, their estate must now be divided among the members of the family. Some members want the most expensive or beautiful things
Oma
left behind. When it is my turn to choose my memento of Oma, I will simply respond, “I want the old Scrabble set.”
Essay (Score Point 4)Slide12
One
might ask why I would want the Scrabble set. At first glance, by an uneducated eye, it appears less than promising. The box, at one time, was a deep burgundy color. Now it is faded. The box is extremely dilapidated. The corners look like they are held together by a thread and a prayer. Once I blow the dust off of the top and carefully open the box, the board is not in much better condition than the box that contains it. I am sure there are missing tiles. Why, then, would I want something that is not worth much money, even to a collector? For someone who does not understand the special bond between my grandmother and me, it would be impossible to fully comprehend my choice.Slide13
While I was a little kid growing up, I spent much of my free time at my
Oma’s
house. She and I would watch television, read, bake cookies, go out to eat, and play board games. My most vibrant memories are those of playing Scrabble with my
Oma
. She and I would play the game for hours. Building words off of words, scoring double and triple points, Oma was excellent at the game. I believe I only beat her once. Through playing Scrabble, my grandmother instilled a love of words within me. We also grew close in our bond. This was our special game and our special time. She became my best friend. Slide14
Now
that she is gone, I miss my
Oma
terribly. There is a hole in my life where she is supposed to be. Although I feel like that special bond is still between us, I can no longer decide to laugh over a game of Scrabble with her. All I have left are the memories that I hold close. The Scrabble box reminds me of all the great times we spent together. Maybe, one day, when I have “passed on,” I will be able to see my grandmother and say, “Hey,
Oma, how about a game of Scrabble?” Until then, I will hold the Scrabble box and remember my grandmother fondly.Slide15