Literacy Narratives

beginning, middle, end

How do Malcolm X, Cisernos, & Alexie organize their narratives?

what happened?

key people

the five senses

Don’t tell me the moon is shining;

How & where do Malcolm X, Cisernos, or Alexie use sensory details? Find an example you like.

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Show not tell

• What does the room look like? Your donut? Your classmates?
• What does the room smell like? Your donut?

Cont'd

• What does your donut feel like? Your chair? The room?
• What do you hear?
• What do you taste?

Use your notes to craft a paragraph that SHOWS rather than TELLS about this morning's class.

Reflecting on the significance

• How did this story change or otherwise affect you?
• What aspects of your life can you now trace to the event?
• How might your life have turned out different if this hadn't happened?
• Why does this story matter to you?
• Probably your conclusion