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Name: Class: Date:L6-11NARRATIVE WRITING – WHAT’S SO FUNNY?Dear Parent or Guardian,We are learning how to write interesting narrative paragraphs. I hope you enjoy thisactivity with me. This assignment is due .Sincerely,OBJECTIVE To write a funny, clear paragraph.PROCEDURE1. Read the following prompt aloud to your family partner, and brainstorm some ideas for yourwriting together. Who is brainstorming with you?Remember a humorous incident that occurred in school, at a meeting, athome, or in some other place where you were. Write a paragraph for your familypartner telling about the funny event.Before you begin to write, think about the humorous incident that you saw inschool, at a meeting, at home or in another place. Think about where it took placeand who took part. Think about how the incident began, how it continued, and howit ended.Write a paragraph for your family partner telling about the funny incidentthat you saw in school, at a meeting, at home, or some other place.Remember: There are four elements in a prompt.Topic:Audience:Purpose:Form:Tells the main idea for the writing.Tells who is supposed to hear or read your writing.Tells the reason for the writing.Tells how the statements are written such as a paragraph,friendly letter, poem, story, play, or other form.2. In the prompt above:What is the topic?What form will you write?Who is the audience?What is the purpose?

3. Write a draft of your paragraph.Title:L6-11Check:a. Did you capitalize words that start your sentences and that are proper nouns?b. Did you use complete sentences?4. Read your draft aloud to your family partner. Make any changesyou need to fix your sentences or to make your paragraph clearer orfunnier.HOME-TO-SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONDear Parent,Please give me your reaction to your child's work on this activity.Write YES or NO for each statement.____ 1. My child understood the assignment and was able to complete it.____ 2. My child and I enjoyed the activity.____ 3. This activity helped me to know what my child is learning in language arts.Any comment:Parent Signature:© 2001. Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork (TIPS), J. Epstein, K. Salinas, & F. Van Voorhis. Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships at Johns Hopkins University.