1. Notes September 27, 2016
“The Anecdote”

2. What is an anecdote?
-An anecdote is a brief personal story that is usually humorous
What is the purpose of an anecdote?
-To involve the audience (get them interested)
-To clarify- make a point more easily understood
-To amuse or inform

3. Introduction Anecdotes
-to gain the reader’s attention -to entertain the reader; gain their interest -relevant (having a connection) stories to the topic

4. What Should be Included?
The main event in the anecdote
When/Where did the event occur…as specific as possible
Who was involved in the event
Any important details that will improve the story
Usually written in chronological order
Descriptive language that you COULD use that would make the anecdote entertaining and amusing—Smiley Face Tricks!

5. Examples
My first year as a teacher… A couple of months ago… After the last snow storm… I remember one (Fill in the holiday) when _____... Last year in ______ class, I remember when…. My (fill in the year) birthday party… Last Summer vacation we went to (place) and I …. The last time we moved… Yesterday, I ……. Tomorrow I….