Writing Workshop Narration Autobiographical Narrative pp 210 217
Writing Workshop: Narration Autobiographical Narrative pp. 210 -217
Autobiographical Narrative � Autobiographical—story of a person’s life written by him/her � Narrative—tells a story � The best stories are often true! � They tell about real events in a person’s life
Brainstorm… � Think about this…what makes you who you are today? � Why is this experience important? � What insights have you gained from this occurrence?
Assignment � Write an autobiographical narrative about an event or incident in your life that marked a significant change or provided an important insight
Elements of Composition � Include › › › things like Main character—YOU Setting Sequence of events in order Conflict Lessons or insights
The Composition Itself � At least 5 paragraphs � Introduction › Attention-getter—grabs reader’s attention; makes you interested enough to read › Thesis—statement of purpose for entire piece of writing
Body of Composition � At least 3 paragraphs � Transitions � FRED › › Facts Reasons Examples Details
And the rest… � Conclusion—restate, � 12 point font � Double-space � 1” margins � Format setup › › › Your name Teacher’s name Course name Date Title--centered tie up loose ends
The Writing Process � Work through the stages of the writing process to help you! › › › Prewriting/brainstorming Outlining First/rough draft Revising Final copy ? ? ? proofreading
The Final Copy � Due at end of class on Monday, March 14 � Saved to u: //drive � Uploaded to Google. Docs under YOUR NAME � USERNAME matsagor@hasdk 12. org � PASSWORD hazleton � Will be graded using a rubric � Composition score
Assessment Rubric � � � � 1 - Set up/Format _____ 2 -Font size 12 _____ 3 -Margins 1” _____ 4 -At least five paragraphs _____ 5 - Introduction (Attention Getter)____ 6 -Thesis Statement _____ 7 -Body Paragraphs _____ 8 -Conclusion _____ 9 -Transitions _____ 10 -FRED _____ 11 -Narrative Technique _____ 12 -Plot/Insight Development _____ 13 -Spelling _____ 14 -Punctuation _____ 15 -Grammar _____ 16 -Sentence Structure/Variety _____
No excuses! � Save, upload—out of sight, out of mind! � 10 points off for each day its late! � Classtime given—DO YOUR WORK! � If it is determined that the allotted classtime is not valuable to you or your classmates, it will not be given for the next writing assignment (REMEMBER THE RESEARCH PAPER)!
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