The winning strategy for writing an excellent personal narrative Fighting For a Four The winning strategy for writing an excellent personal narrative By P Andega Ok so I have my writing prompt, now what do I do?

Winning Strategy Draw a quick Idea Web – 2 minutes. Sketch a plan – 5 minutes. Write your draft – 10 minutes Revise, Edit, Publish – 20 minutes

An exciting day in my life The idea web should be a quick brainstorm to help you relax and focus on the highlights of your topic Idea Web Rainy October day Great Wolf Lodge Family and friends An exciting day in my life swimming Feeling s Put 7 bubbles 3 for Where, when, who, 3 for what, 1 for why – 3, 3, 1 winning formula Sleep over Water slide

Beginning Entertaining Story Introduction Mr. Write Man Entertaining Beginning – Showing off for the fans , Draw them in, Flex muscles, Show off writing skills for the elders in Austin.

Where When Who Let me wow you!!!!! Introduction Where When Who Let me wow you!!!!! Let’s all stop and write a fighting beginning paragraph

Wow the ladies With a Winning Beginning Grab your readers and draw them into your story Action Dialogue between two people Sound Effect - Onomatopoeia Describe the scenery Thoughts – Internal dialogue Simile / Metaphor Decide on one type of beginning that fits your story

Juicy Jots for beginnings This day was no ordinary day . It was an extraordinarily beautiful summer day. The warm wind was whipping at my face as I cruised along in my cousin’s new convertible. My entire family and I were on our way to the Great Wolf Lodge. Excitement made my stomach churn like the wheels of a steam engine.

Juicy Jots for beginnings Beep! Beep! Beep! That was the annoying sound of my alarm clock going off at 5 am in the morning. I wearily hit the snooze button and rolled over to get some more sleep. Then suddenly, I shot out of bed like a bolt of lightning. “Wake up!” I yelled. “No time for sleeping. It’s my birthday and we are going to celebrate at my favorite place – The Main Event!”

Juicy Jots for Beautiful Beginnings “Wake up! wake up ! I yelled at my brother. “Why?” He sleepily mumbled. “We are going fishing.” I replied as I hurriedly jumped into my clothes. I got ready so fast the wind ran out of breath trying to catch up with me. Marcus was still in bed when I left. Soon I could smell the fresh air of Tawakeny Lake.

Body of Story Show don’t tell Three paragraphs in the body Each paragraph should show not just tell What did you do? Let me show you!!!

Main Event Explode the Moment Your Main Event should sparkle. Get to the main event quickly and elaborate by exploding the moment. Make an ordinary event such as baking a cake, or a roller coaster ride sound like an amazing experience Explode the Moment

Take your readers along with you on a roller coaster ride Take your readers along with you on a roller coaster ride . Let them feel, hear and see what you did

Reflection Use a quote Mixed emotions Best time ever Mention prompt Great Ending Reflection Use a quote Feelings / Future Plans Mixed emotions Best time ever Wrap it up Mention prompt Taste of Chocolate Leave the ladies wanting more. This is your final chance to show them that your story deserves a Four

Last, but not least use C.U.P.S.

CAPITALIZE

Use Proper Grammar

Punctuation Marks

Spelling and Sentence Structure Good Luck!!