Marigolds: Coming of Age Organizer

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Personal Narrative

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SubjectPersonal Narrative

Original Prompt

create a pre-writing/graphic organizer for the short story marigolds for the writing prompt: narrative: write about the moment when you realize something important about growing up.

This learning resource focuses on guiding students in creating a personal narrative centered around a pivotal moment of growing up, drawing inspiration from Eugenia Collier's story, 'Marigolds.' It outlines the learning objectives and success criteria, encouraging students to identify their own ‘coming-of-age’ moments and the emotions tied to those experiences. Key elements include brainstorm reflections on feelings, narrative structure, and sensory details, as well as creative dialogue planning. Through activities like mapping character evolution and integrating symbolism, students explore personal growth and realization in their narratives.