First,

Where & when did it

happen?

What happened after

the event ?

What happened?

Important Event ?

How did you feel?

Next,

How did it change

your life ?

After that,

Brainstorming An Important Event

reason you

were there

Were you with

anyone?

What happened?

description of event

Narrative Essay

Topic

…………………………

..………………………

When? (time of day)

Surroundings?

Weather? Atmosphere?

Feelings

Feelings?

What happened after?

Effects?

Brainstorming influential life experiences

1 I got some good advice.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Useful expressions

a great success an amazing opportunity

a big risk a good role model

a new skill a new experience

an inspiring idea a new home

some good luck a big decision

some good advice valuable knowledge

a new culture a life-changing experience

an amazing experience

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10

Life experiences worksheet

Sub topic I had an amazing opportunity. Sub topic ___________________

Explain: I won a scholarship to study

at the Australian National University

in Canberra

Explain:

3

Sub topic ___________________

Explain:

Sub topic

Explain:

4

___________________

Sub topic

Explain:

_____________5______

Sub topic ___________________

Explain:

Sub topic ___________________ Sub topic ___________________

Explain: Explain:

8 7

6

2 1

Introduction:

include

First Day at University

attention getter What important days in your life do you remember? I remember

my first day at university very clearly. I felt excited and happy. 1 & explain which I was very nervous because I didn't know anyone.

event is

important

2 , my first day at university was memorable .

3 I was confused and lost. I didn't know where to

go. I had to ask a stranger where the first year students were going

to meet. This person was very polite and showed me the way. I

walked through some big buildings, and when I arrived I saw many

students and I felt scared.

Paragraph 2-4 4

I told myself to be braver. I asked one girl what Sequence

the event. Tell

your story

was happening and we discovered that we where in the same group. We introduced ourselves. Her name was May. We joined in with the

activities for “freshie” students. 5 I started feeling

much better. The activities helped me feel part of a team and I was

beginning to feel that I had become a university student.

6 , we began our classes. However, all our classmates

were quiet. The teacher talked for a while and then we introduced

ourselves. I met two girls. Their names were June and Apple. Soon we

became good friends and started chatting and learnt more about

each other. 7 we came from different provinces we had

a lot in common. We spent the rest of the day together until we had

to go home.

,

Put the following transitions in the appropriate spaces:

Finally, After a while, Most importantly, However, Although, At the same time ,

At first, Soon , Later,

Conclusion

Summarize why

this event is

important 7

how it affects

you

I am always going to remember that day because I had the opportunity to meet many people. 8

I met the best friends that I have ever had. 9 , I think that it is natural that on the first day at

university we feel nervous, but often difficult experiences have

happy endings. That's why I say that my first day in the

university was very memorable.

Introduction:

First day at University

include

attention getter

& explain which

event is

important

What important days in your life do you remember? I remember

my first day at university very clearly. I felt excited and happy. 1 At the same time I was very nervous because I didn't know anyone. 2 However, my first day at university was memorable .

3 At first I was confused and lost. I didn't know where to go.

I had to ask a stranger where the first year students were going to

meet. This person was very polite and showed me the way. I walked

through some big buildings, and when I arrived I saw many students

and I felt scared.

Paragraph 2-4

Sequence

the event. Tell

your story

4 After a while I told myself to be braver. I asked one girl what was happening and we discovered that we where in the same

group. We introduced ourselves. Her name was May. We joined in

with the activities for “freshie” students. 5 Soon , I started feeling much better. The activities helped me feel part of a team and I wasI

beginning to feel that I had become a university student.

6 Later, we began our classes. However, all our classmates were

quiet. The teacher talked for a while and then we introduced

ourselves. I met two girls. Their names were June and Apple. Soon we

became good friends and started chatting and learnt more about

each other. 7 Although we came from different provinces we had a

lot in common. We spent the rest of the day together until we had

to go home.

Put the following transitions in the appropriate spaces:

Finally, After a while, Most importantly, However, Although, At the same time ,

At first, Soon, Later,

Conclusion

Summarize why

this event is

important 7

how it affects

you

I am always going to remember that day because I had the opportunity to meet many people. 8 Most importantly, I met the best friends that I have ever had. 9 Finally, I think that it is natural that on the first day at

university we feel nervous, but often difficult experiences have

happy endings. That's why I say that my first day in the

university was very memorable.

Narrative Practice

Look at the pictures below and write at least 2 sentences to tell a story.

1 Jimmy listened to his friend’s ideas for the class 2 presentation. He thought, “Wow, great ideas”, and used them for his own presentation. After the class, he got “A” for his presentation but he lost a friend.

3 4

5 6

Narrative practice

Look at the pictures below and write a few sentences to tell a story.

1. One of my favorite memories is of my family on 2 vacation at the beach five years ago. We went swimming.

We took lots of photos. We even brought our dog along.

This photo reminds me of one of the happiest times of

my life. When I look at it I always laugh.

3 4

5 6

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Write a Paragraph about This Picture ✏ 12

Write a paragraph to describe what happened in this picture.

Here are some words

you can use:

policeman

pulled over

stopped

drove

ticket

fine

speed limit

You can begin with this sentence: Max was driving too fast.

Write a Paragraph about This Picture ✏ 11

Write a paragraph to describe what happened in this picture.

Here are some words

you can use:

robber/robbed

victim

gun

frightened

wallet

alone

scared

You can begin with this sentence: A robber pointed his gun at Max.