UBD Personal Narrative-4th Grade

Unit Title:
Course:
Grade Level:
Time Frame:
Unit/Course Designer:
Narrative Writing
Communication Arts
4 th grade
Brief Summary of Unit
Using a writing prompt, students will write a story about themselves in order to communicate their
own experiences with each other.
Established Goals:
Stage 1—Desired Results
G
All students will be proficient in writing a personal narrative.
Enduring Understandings:
U
When writing we can tell other people about
ourselves. Writers will use a process and the
conventions of writing when communication with
others in their writings.
Essential Questions:
Q
How can I tell a story about myself through
writing?
What can I learn about others through their
writings?
Students will know
K
Personal narratives contain a beginning, middle,
and ending.
Moves through a logical sequence of events.
Includes details to develop the plot, character,
and setting
Students will be able to…
S
Write a three paragraph story about themselves.
Tell a story using transition words and/or
phrases.
Use elements of a story to create a well written
piece.
Performance Tasks:
Stage 2—Assessment Evidence
T
Other Evidence:
OE

Stage 3—Learning Plan
Learning Activities—Considered the WHERE elements
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