Unit 8, Lesson 11 Portfolio Directions
Narrative Essay
See the end of the document for the grading policy
Directions: In unit 8, lessons 9-11, you learned about how to plan for, write and revise/edit a narrative. For this portfolio, you will be writing a 5 paragraph narrative (story).
Remember, your purpose is to entertain your reader. You may choose your own story topic or select a topic from the list provided below.
Your portfolio must include the following: See the graphic organizer for help with the structure of your narrative (story).
At least 5 paragraphs
The following elements of plot (For details on the elements of plot, watch this video)
An intro (also known as the exposition)
Rising action
Climax
Falling action
Resolution
Write a story of a little girl and a lost dog
write it as a 6th grader
As the sun began to set on a warm summer evening, little Sarah was playing in her backyard. She was giggling as she chased after her colorful kite, the wind making it dance in the sky. Suddenly, she heard a faint cry coming from the bushes near the fence. Curious, she walked over and saw a small, shaggy dog with big, sad eyes.
The dog looked scared and lost, and Sarah's heart went out to him. She kneeled down and gently petted him, trying to comfort him. She noticed a collar around his neck with a tag that read "Buddy." Sarah knew she had to help find Buddy's home.
With determination in her eyes, Sarah decided to take Buddy around the neighborhood to see if anyone recognized him. She walked up and down the streets, calling out "Buddy, Buddy!" hoping someone would hear her. She knocked on doors and asked her neighbors if they had seen the lost dog before, but no one recognized him.
Just as Sarah was starting to feel discouraged, she heard a familiar voice calling out to her. It was Mrs. Jenkins, an elderly lady who lived down the street. She told Sarah that she had seen Buddy wandering around earlier in the day and knew where he lived. Sarah's face lit up with joy as she thanked Mrs. Jenkins and quickly led Buddy back to his home.
When they arrived, a man came running out of the house, tears in his eyes as he saw his beloved pet safe and sound. He hugged Sarah tightly, thanking her for finding Buddy and bringing him back home. Sarah smiled shyly, feeling proud of herself for helping reunite the lost dog with his owner.
That night, as Sarah lay in bed, she thought about the adventure she had been on that day. She felt a warm glow inside, knowing that she had made a difference in someone's life. And as she drifted off to sleep, she knew that she would always be there to help those in need, just like she had helped Buddy find his way back home.
Grading Policy:
- The narrative includes at least 5 paragraphs: 10 points
- The narrative includes the elements of plot (intro, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution): 20 points
- The narrative is engaging and entertaining: 10 points
- The narrative is well-written with proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling: 10 points