Personal Narratives

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is centered around the creative use of dashes in writing personal narratives. It prompts students to write sentences about two contrasting themes: something exciting that has happened to them and something they do not like. For the first theme, students are instructed to use a dash to add dramatic effect to their sentences. For the second theme, they are directed to use a dash to indicate an unfinished thought or comment, simulating a trailing off or interruption in their writing.

The purpose of the worksheet is to help students practice using dashes for effect in their writing. In the first task, they are encouraged to understand how punctuation can enhance the emotional impact of a story by creating suspense or surprise. The second task focuses on the dash’s ability to represent hesitation or a deliberate omission, which can be useful in expressing distaste or reluctance. Through these exercises, students learn to use dashes as a tool to convey more than just the literal meaning of words, thereby adding depth and feeling to their narratives.