Unit 1: Essential Question
What are some of the challenges and triumphs of growing up?
Writing to Sources: Nonfiction Narrative
In this unit, you have read about different challenges and triumphs of growing up. Some of the selections described hardships and confusing changes, whereas other selections described the joys of discovery.
Assignment
Write a nonfiction narrative in which you tell about a real life experience that answers this question:
When did a challenge lead to a triumph?
The experience may be yours, or it may be that of someone you know. Begin by giving your reader background about the experience. Then, present a natural, logical series of events that shows how a challenge lead to a triumph. Conclude by reflecting on the importance of the experience.
A circle map for generating possible challenges to write about.
Whole Class Activity
Resources:
6th Grade Narrative: Life's Challenges
7th Grade Narrative: Generations
8th Grade Narrative: Coming of Age
Build your bank of stories by keeping a Personal Journal
Start with a Narrative Lead: RADD Leads