Unit Goals: I will express my personal voice in a clear and meaningful manner.
Learning Target: I will gain an understanding of what is meant by personal voice in writing. I will begin a rough draft of my Personal Narrative.
*****Personal Narratives DUE Thursday, 11 October; upload to www.turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.*****
- Elements of a good rough draft:
- A clear focus:
- Key words, key elements, answer the prompt without repeating it
- Specificity in ALL aspects
- The reader can CLEARLY ascertain your voice and topic
- Unique
- NO CLICHES. PERIOD.
- Avoid controversy/inappropriateness
- The narrative’s organization flows smoothly from one aspect to the next
- A clear focus:
- Personal Narratives Made Easy--Rough Drafts slides
- Let’s take a look!
- Assignment:
- Begin writing your Rough Draft
- DO NOT concern yourself with the introduction and conclusion at this time.
- Begin writing your Rough Draft
- Outline Conferences