1. Writing a Personal Narrative
Watermelon or Seed?

2. Watermelon Stories Include a series of events
Have many characters and plot developments
Tell about an entire experience in great detail

3. Seed Stories Are brief and focused
Tell about a small moment within a larger story
Zoom in on only the most important part(s) of an event

4. Decide if the following are Watermelon Topics or Seed Topics
Fun times I’ve had with my dog
When I spotted my cat at the pound and realized he was the pet for me.
The very first time I met the person who is now my best friend
Spending the summer with my best friend
The season we finally won the championship in soccer
Scoring my very first goal
watermelon
seed
seed
watermelon
watermelon
seed

5. When you write a Personal Narrative on STAAR, make sure you write a seed story instead of a watermelon story!