1. Narrative Poems

2. What needs to be included?
Characters
Setting
Conflict
Plot
Rhythm
Problem that must be resolved

3. Step 1: Brainstorm
In your spiral, brainstorm events from your own life that you could tell a story about.
Think about a moment with a younger sibling or grandparent that was special. Perhaps a funny memory of a vacation or a first in your life. (First ball game, first time playing an instrument or riding a bike)
You should have enough details to be able to share the story as a poem.
LIFE EVENT
SOME NOTES ABOUT THIS
1. Moving back to California
-Cross country road trip with my dad & dog
-Had to get there in 3 days
-No sleeping allowed in the car
-Ate a lot of junk food/fast food
-Dad drove most of the way and we played games
-Made it to California in time

4. Step 2: Ask Yourself…. (Answer in your spiral-complete sentences)
1. Does your example have characters? Who are they? 2. Does your example have a setting? What is it? 3. Does your example have a problem that must be solved? Explain it. 4. Who will be the one speaking in your poem?

5. Requirements
Your poem must be at least four stanza of four-eight lines in length
Your poem must include characters, setting, and a clear plot
Check your spelling and grammar
Include examples of figurative language
Need a title

6. The Trip
Dad and I took an adventure We began our journey across the country, 3 days to get there 3,000 miles to travel. “No sleeping,” said Dad. He wanted me awake, Those long 15 hour days. I sure did have to eat a lot of sugar.
“I see I spy,” he would say And I knew it was time to play a game. If only my dog could talk, Then I could sleep. 3 days later we saw, “Welcome to California”. We were almost there! My excitement grew as we pulled up to my new home. I felt like a little girl in a candy store.

7. Its your turn…