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ES Personal Narrative Writing
This collection features assignments focusing on Personal Narrative writing. Each assignment focuses on a life skill.
Each assignment features multiple prompts for students to choose from including Journal Entries, Personal Narratives, Thank You Notes, and more. In addition to focusing on life skils, students also gain practice with Narrative writing skills such as establishing a point of view; elaborating with details, dialogue, and descriptions; and introducing character, plot, and setting.
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Self-Awareness
Self-Awareness
In this assignment, students choose a prompt which asks them to reflect on the skill of Self-Awareness. When students reflect on Self-Awareness, they:
- consider their own thoughts and emotions;
- recognize their strengths and limitations; and
- reflect on how they fit into their families, their communities, and the world.
Students also practice Narrative writing skills such as developing a strong introduction, using sensory language, and elaborating with details as they develop their responses.
SKILLS (8):Elaborate (Narr), Provide Closure (Narr), Use a Structure, Follow the Prompt, Stay on Topic, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.3-5.3.e, W.8.3.c, W.3-5.3.a, W.8.3.b, W.3-5.3.bFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Provide Closure (Narr)
- Use a Structure
- Follow the Prompt
- Stay on Topic
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.3.e
- W.8.3.c
- W.3-5.3.a
- W.8.3.b
- W.3-5.3.b
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Self-Management
Self-Management
In this assignment, students can choose a prompt which asks them to reflect on the skill of Self-Management. When students reflect on their own Self-Management actions, they consider their ability to:
- manage stress;
- manage their own emotions, thoughts, and behavior; and
- have their voices heard.
Students also practice Narrative writing skills such as developing a strong introduction, using sensory language, and elaborating with descriptive details as they respond to the prompts.
SKILLS (8):Elaborate (Narr), Provide Closure (Narr), Use a Structure, Follow the Prompt, Stay on Topic, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.3-5.3.e, W.8.3.c, W.3-5.3.a, W.8.3.b, W.3-5.3.bFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Provide Closure (Narr)
- Use a Structure
- Follow the Prompt
- Stay on Topic
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.3.e
- W.8.3.c
- W.3-5.3.a
- W.8.3.b
- W.3-5.3.b
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Responsible Decision-Making
Responsible Decision-Making
In this assignment, students can choose a prompt that asks them to reflect on the skill of Responsible Decision-Making. When students reflect on their own Responsible Decision-Making, they consider their ability to:
- take actions guided by ethical standards;
- empathize with others while considering perspectives from diverse backgrounds; and
- use critical thinking to evaluate the consequences of their behavior.
Students also practice Narrative writing skills such as developing a point of view, using sensory language, and staying on topic as they respond to the prompts.
SKILLS (8):Elaborate (Narr), Provide Closure (Narr), Use a Structure, Follow the Prompt, Stay on Topic, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.3-5.3.e, W.8.3.c, W.3-5.3.a, W.8.3.b, W.3-5.3.bFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Provide Closure (Narr)
- Use a Structure
- Follow the Prompt
- Stay on Topic
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.3.e
- W.8.3.c
- W.3-5.3.a
- W.8.3.b
- W.3-5.3.b
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Relationship Skills
Relationship Skills
In this assignment, students can choose a prompt that asks them to reflect on the skill of Relationship Skills. When students reflect on their own Relationship Skills, they consider their ability to:
- establish and maintain healthy relationships;
- focus on and respect diversity and diverse views; and
- communicate, collaborate, and work together to resolve conflict.
Students also practice Narrative writing skills such as considering point of view, elaborating with details, dialogue, and descriptions, and choosing words carefully as they respond to the prompts.
SKILLS (8):Elaborate (Narr), Provide Closure (Narr), Use a Structure, Follow the Prompt, Stay on Topic, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.3-5.3.e, W.8.3.c, W.3-5.3.a, W.8.3.b, W.3-5.3.bFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Provide Closure (Narr)
- Use a Structure
- Follow the Prompt
- Stay on Topic
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.3.e
- W.8.3.c
- W.3-5.3.a
- W.8.3.b
- W.3-5.3.b
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Social Awareness
Social Awareness
In this assignment, students can choose a prompt that asks them to reflect on the skill of Social Awareness. When students reflect on their own Social Awareness, they consider their ability to:
- analyze situations, solve problems, and make decisions for the good of the group;
- understand other people's perspectives, including people from diverse backgrounds, and
- understand and evaluate social norms and pressures.
Students also practice Narrative writing skills such as establishing point of view, analyzing a situation, and elaborating with details, dialogue, and descriptions as they develop their responses.
SKILLS (8):Elaborate (Narr), Provide Closure (Narr), Use a Structure, Follow the Prompt, Stay on Topic, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.3-5.3.e, W.8.3.c, W.3-5.3.a, W.8.3.b, W.3-5.3.bFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Provide Closure (Narr)
- Use a Structure
- Follow the Prompt
- Stay on Topic
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.3.e
- W.8.3.c
- W.3-5.3.a
- W.8.3.b
- W.3-5.3.b
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ES Personal Narrative Writing
This collection features assignments focusing on Personal Narrative writing. Each assignment focuses on a life skill.
Each assignment features multiple prompts for students to choose from including Journal Entries, Personal Narratives, Thank You Notes, and more. In addition to focusing on life skils, students also gain practice with Narrative writing skills such as establishing a point of view; elaborating with details, dialogue, and descriptions; and introducing character, plot, and setting.