PERSONAL

NARRATIVE
By Group 1 (12 – HUMSS – A)

Hazel Jane Galvan

Zyrene Nicavera
Loufem Magbanua
Angel Anne Jardiniano
Princess Jan Ulila
Joshua Klyde Billote
Earl Jhon Soronio
Kerby Jerry Delos Reyes
 PERSONAL NARRATIVE
 Is
a prose narrative relating personal
experience usually told in first person
point of view.

 It is autobiographical. It’s about YOU!

 It
talks about something MEANINGFUL
that you have experienced in your life.
 PERSONAL NARRATIVE
 It
includes a lot of references to sensory
perceptions and emotions.

 Use vivid details and imagery.

 Although it capture true story,

sometimes it uses hyperbole to
illustrate a point or dramatic effect.
 PERSONAL NARRATIVE
 It
is a piece or form of writing in which the
writer relates one event, incident, and
experience from his/her life.

 It
recreates an experience based on his/her
experiences and can communicate a main
idea or lesson learned.

 It
creates dramatic effect makes us laugh,
gives us fright or gets us on the edge of our
seats.
PURPOSE OF PERSONAL NARRATIVE

Describes a personal experience

of the author.

To convey a lesson, entertain an

audience, or simply retell an
interesting experience.
ELEMENTS
OF
PERSONAL
NARRATIVE
1. Narrow, clearly defined focus
The writer focuses on a central idea based
on a singular, significant event and why it is
important or meaningful to him/her.

2. Character Description
Characters are developed through
interesting details that described each
characters appearance, actions, and words.
3. Dialogue
Moves the narrative along and often
reveals about the characters. Dialogue
should sound natural and not overuse.

4. Setting description
Where and when the event or
experience happened.

5. Strong introduction
Personal narrative include a beginning,
middle and an end.
6. Interesting details
Add substance and contribute to the
writer’s portrayal of experience, appeal to the
senses and specifically describe what
happening instead of merely telling the facts
or listing the actions, draw readers into the
story.

7. Logical sequence
The writer uses organizational strategies
and/or literary devices to communicate the
importance or meaning of the personal
experience.
8. Strong conclusion
Should leave readers with a lasting
impression of the personal experience and
insight that the author has written about.

9. Purposeful and precise word choice

Should be accurate, concise, clear, and
concrete.

10. Varied sentence structure

The ways sentences are constructed affect
the fluency or the flow of the writing.
 HOW TO
WRITE
PERSONAL
NARRATIVE?
 AnINTRODUCTION that gets the reader’s
attention.

A consistent POINT OF VIEW is needed.

- write in first person.
- uses the words “I”, “Me”, “My”, and “We”.

 Your essay should have a logical order.

- arrange events in order so your story
makes sense.

 The most common order would be

chronological Order.
 Good details and word choices are essential
- choose important details and words
carefully.

 Include thoughts and feelings in your essay

- your emotions and thoughts are what make
the story personal and interesting.

 Share the meaning

- get to the point.
- explain why this event made a difference in your
life.
- why was this meaningful?
EXAMPLE OF PERSONAL NARRATIVE
Mashed Potato Pizza
By Maria

My grandpa always tells me that the people

who laugh at their own mistakes will get everyone
else to laugh along with them. Yesterday, I learned
that he is right.

“Stay in line,” Mrs. Martin said. I knew right

away that my friend Naomi wouldn’t be able to cut.
I looked at Naomi and frowned. Soon, the line
began to move faster, and I followed along hoping
that there would still be pizza.
 When I reached the counter, I looked at the
choices. I could only see chicken and mashed
potato, macaroni and cheese, and fish. I could
hear the rumbling of my very disappointed
stomach.

Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw one

last piece of pepperoni pizza. I got so excited.

“Pepperoni pizza,” I said politely. Mrs.

Martin handed me the pizza. I took the paper
plate so quickly that the pizza slid off the plate. I
tried to save it, but the pizza landed in the pan of
hot, buttery mashed potatoes.
 I could feel my face turning redder and
redder. All I could hear was laughter from
the kids in line.

As I looked at the upside-down pizza, I

heard Mrs. Martin’s voice. “Maria, would
you like a side of mashed potatoes with
your pizza?”

I looked up and saw Naomi. She was

laughing too. With a nervous smile, I said,
“Of course.”
 Mrs. Martin smiled and scooped the
mashed potato pizza on my plate. I looked
around at my friends, and we all laughed
again.

I never really believed my grandpa until

I saw my friends laughing along with me.
The laughing made me feel good instead of
just clumsy.
THE END!