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EXERCISE
1 T he beginning of your story must be interesting. One way to do this is to
begin with action. Using the words given, write a sentence with action.
a. I, mall, rain
I ran into the mall from the pouring rain.
b. I, zoo, dropped
c. I�, �s�w�i�m��m��in�g��, �la�k�e�
2 Transition words should also be interesting. Instead of “next” or “then,”
use some exciting transitions like the ones below.
believe it or not while suddenly before I knew it
a.Darkness was everywhere. , a light appeared in the cave.
b. It was a fast shopping trip. , all the money was gone.
c. No one could fix theTV. , I figured it out!
d. Mom cooked pancakes,
I poured the juice.
3 H ere are a few ways to make your story endings interesting. Match each
way to the right example. Some clues are underlined for you.
a.Decision • • I’ll never forget my first day of school.
b. Feeling • • From now on, I will be a better friend.
c. Memory • • I can still feel the cool waters of the ocean.
d. Hope/Wish • • Next time, I hope I don’t get lost.
Unit 2. PERSONAL NARRATIVE ✷ 75
1 T he beginning of your story must be interesting. One way to do this is to
begin with action. Using the words given, write a sentence with action.
a. I, mall, rain
I ran into the mall from the pouring rain.
b. I, zoo, dropped
c. I�, �s�w�i�m��m��in�g��, �la�k�e�
2 Transition words should also be interesting. Instead of “next” or “then,”
use some exciting transitions like the ones below.
believe it or not while suddenly before I knew it
a.Darkness was everywhere. , a light appeared in the cave.
b. It was a fast shopping trip. , all the money was gone.
c. No one could fix theTV. , I figured it out!
d. Mom cooked pancakes,
I poured the juice.
3 H ere are a few ways to make your story endings interesting. Match each
way to the right example. Some clues are underlined for you.
a.Decision • • I’ll never forget my first day of school.
b. Feeling • • From now on, I will be a better friend.
c. Memory • • I can still feel the cool waters of the ocean.
d. Hope/Wish • • Next time, I hope I don’t get lost.
Unit 2. PERSONAL NARRATIVE ✷ 75
