Students will review the format for a NARRATIVE ESSAY:

NARRATIVE ESSAY:

Narrative/ Imaginative Writing- A story, actual or fictional, expressed orally or in writing

Function of Narrative Writing- Encourages creativity and speculation, and offers readers an opportunity to understand the emotions and actions of writers and others

Types of Narrative Writing- Autobiographical account, personal narrative, verifiable account, memoir, fictional story, sensory response, character study, descriptive writing, reflective essay

Tips:
1. Set a purpose-- decide on the reason for your writing

2. Select an Audience-- The people who will read the piece of writing



Students will write an essay using narrative essay format

-The story will entail students being stranded on an island. They may take one person or a pet, three objects, one survival tool, and a change of clothing. Students must not find normal civilization for at least six months. (Civilization can be on your island or a nearby region)

--You must NAME your island

- 2 item may float ashore: No transportation devices, No communication devices, No "electrical" items.

--YOUR VESSEL MAY NOT FLOAT ASHORE

-Students will tell how you arrived on the island, where you decided to live, how you set up "Home", daily routines, stories of how you survived on a daily basis.
-All stories must be authentic to the specified location
-What happens after 6 months.
-Are you saved or do you return to your past life?
-What do you do to pass the time or have fun?

NO COMMUNICATION DEVICES; ELECTRICAL ITEMS LIKE AN IPOD...ONLY REG. BATTERY LIFE.........AFTER THAT, IT'S DEAD!

A. Students will select an area in the world where their island will be located

-Students will research the area in which they are stranded.

--Dangers such as poisonous snakes, insects and plants
(Also, find flowers that are safe to eat or can be used for seasonings. How do you get salt from salt water?)

-You will want to research trees/ types of wood for building and burning

--Plants, animals, climate/ weather, people, foods, customs, seasons, water temps., types of natural disasters...ex. tornadoes, volcanoes

--Original settlers

--Sea life, nuts, berries (any type of vegetation)

--All content must be appropriate for school and approved by Mrs. C

1.4.11.A Write narrative pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus