Personal Narrative Portfolio.docx



Personal Narrative Portfolio (200 Points)Objective: By studying literary devices and authors’ techniques (figurative language, sensory details and imagery, organization, tone and theme) through model texts, you will write your own personal narrative using these devices. You will develop and strengthen your writing by planning, revising and editing your drafts to produce a final draft. Model Texts and Analysis (50 points)______/10Sensory language in Marigolds______/10Highlighting sensory language in The Chase______/10The Sandlot piece using sensory language______/20House on Mango Street“House on Mango Street”“Hair”Writing Prompts: Brainstorming for Personal Narrative (25 points)______/5First time you learned how to do something______/5Interview with parents about your name and brainstorming______/10Describe a person who has influenced you and snapshot______/5Other topics to consider: Describe the first time you broke the rules or got in troubleDescribe a small victoryDescribe a memorable family vacationPersonal Narrative: Drafts and Final Draft (125 points)______/20Drafts and Revision (Google Drive)______/5Sentence Inventory______/100Final Draft (See back for rubric)Personal Narrative RubricIdeasthe writing is clear and focused: the reader knows what is important and whythe story is rich in sensory detail_______/30Organizationa strong lead moves the story forwardthe piece earns its ending and the ending pulls the scenes together_______/20Voicethe voice is natural and appropriate for the audience_______/10Word Choicestrong verbs, clear nouns, and fewer adverbs and adjectives_______/10Sentence Stylevaried sentence lengths and beginnings of sentences_______/10Conventionspunctuation (of dialogue, colons, semicolons, and possessive nouns) is perfect_________/20 ................
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