This is an example of a personal narrative that I wrote during Writer’s Workshop.

The Big Football Play

By: C.J.

Two weeks ago, my football team was so ready for the game. I was excited to be a linebacker on the first play. Mandrick screamed, “hut.” He ran to the end zone. I flew to tackle Mandrick, but I missed him. I was so mad that I started to tear up the grass. “Ch, ch, ch” was the sound the grass made in my hands. I screamed, “Get him Caden!” It was too late. They blocked him. “Bonk!” and scored. Now it was time for the extra point. Mandrick screamed, “Down ,set, hut.” I saw a guy on the Viking team make a triangle. I knew he was going to get the ball. The quarter back threw the ball toward the end zone. “Woosh,” I got the interception. I ran, but the whistle blew. “What?” I gasped. I did not know why they blew the whistle. Coach Walker asked the Ref. The Ref. said, “It did not count because it was the extra point.” I felt bad. It was my only chance to get a touchdown.

About the author: C.J. is nine years old. He has a dog named, Mari. His favorite subject is spelling. He has written another personal narrative titled: Packer Game, a fiction story titled: The Super Bowl 43, and a Football anthology containing 4 poems.