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ELA
Personal Narrative (Life Stories Unit)- Vocab. 2.3
Word/part of
speech
Forms/
Synonyms
Definition: beginning paragraph (introduction) that grabs the
reader’s attention, introduces the focus of the writing piece, and
makes the reader want to read more
1. lead
(noun)
Synonym
(similar
meaning)
1. Hook,
introduction
2. verb (noun)
Definition and Sentence
verbs
verbal
verbose
Synonym:
action word
Example: You might have heard about the time my granny got
arrested on the first day of school.
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Definition: a word that shows action or existence
Varied verbs: (get some
examples of other verbs
that mean the same)
Example: Effective verbs can make a story interesting.
Sentence using an action verb: The truck roared down the street.
(“roared” is the action verb that shows how the car moved)
Sentence using a linking verb: She is a great dancer. (“is” links the
subject to the predicate and shows existence)
Definition: clear or logical
Sentence: My personal narrative was coherent in the beginning,
but lost focus towards the end.
clear
Personal narratives, news
articles, books
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coherence
Synonym:
examples/when word
is used
Sentence: My personal narrative has a very suspenseful lead.
Sentence using an irregular verb: I spoke to my clas
3.coherent
(noun)
Picture/Symbol
Run: sprint, jog, gallop,
dash
Say/said: ask, scream,
whisper, gasp
Walk: stroll, step, saunter,
tip-toe
Look: gaze, stare, peek
When is being coherent
important?
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Definition: a writer’s personality or style that sets the tone and
shows the way the writer thinks and feels, keeps the reader
interested
4. voice (noun)
Books, short stories, blogs,
critiques, reviews
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Synonym
(similar
meaning)
1. Style, point of
view of writer
concluding
conclusive
conclude
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Sentence: The writer’s voice is humorous and puts me in a good
mood.
Definition: the ending paragraph that tells how or why the writer
has changed because of his/her experience
Personal narratives, essays,
reports
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5. conclusion
(noun)
Synonym
(similar
meaning)
Sentence: In my conclusion, I wrote how the experience of falling
off a ladder made me more careful during playtime.
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1. closure,
ending
VOCAB homework for the week of 10/29-11/2
Due TUESDAY: Pictures/Symbols: Draw a picture of symbol in the box that connects to the meaning of the word.
Due Wednesday: Paragraph: Students will write a paragraph that flows together and shows the correct use of the vocabulary words.
Students will use the notes above to guide their writing. Underline the vocab words in the paragraph. MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN
YOUR WRITING! Write on a separate sheet of paper.