What happened?  List actions in chronological order.

1. My teacher was walking us to the stage.

2. The principal introduced the graduating class of 2000.

3.I looked around and seen my grandma instead of my mom.

4. The principal called my name to get my diploma and I ran to my grandma.

English 9 only needs three steps.

Where did it happen?    Describe the setting.

• city and state:New Mexico, Las Cruses
• building:Loma Heights elemantry school
• room:Auditorium
• furniture:Metal chairs

Who was involved?  List and describe the characters present.

you

• appearance: Short, skinny, and long black hair
• actions:Happy, shocked
• speech: How happy I was and if i was proud of myself.

character A: My Grandma

• appearance:Tall, skinny, light skin
• actions:Speechless, happy, satisfied
• speech: My grandma said that she will always be there for me at evrey event that I have.

character B: Uncle

• appearance:Chunky, dark-skin, bald headed
• actions:Sad, relieved, happy
• speech:He said even though my mom was not there he will always have faith in me.

When did it happen? Explain how long ago it took place.

• year: 2000
• month and/or season:June
• time of day: 11:30am
• your age: 5 years old

Why did you select this event?

• I selected this, because...

How did it change you?

• At first I ____, but afterward I_____.  I realized _____.