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Unit 1: Rites of Passage
Writing to Sources: Nonfiction Narrative
In this unit you read about various fictional characters and real-life people and their rites of passage. Some went through experiences that were confusing and difficult, while others felt joy at the changes in their lives.
Assignment
Write a nonfiction narrative in which you respond to the following prompt:
What rite of passage has held the most significance for you or for a person you know well?
Narrate the events leading up to and following the rite of passage. If writing about yourself, use the first-person point of view. If writing about someone else, use the third-person. Use transition words to make your narrative easy to follow, and use sensory language to convey notable experiences. Conclude with a reflection that inspires readers and shares what you have learned about rites of passage.
My Perspecitves Grade 8, p. 84
Thinking Map: Blank Circle Map to generate topic ideas
Create a simile using the T-Chart: Make a Copy
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