Personal Narratives

As we continue our unit on writing personal narratives, think about what other books you have read that follow all the characteristics that make a good personal narrative:

• Use "I"
• Grab your reader's attention at the beginning
• Include only the important events 
• Tell the events in order
• Use details and keep to the topic
• Include dialogue when appropriate 
• Write in your own voice
• End in a way that finishes the story