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Self-Discovery Introduction Worksheet

Self-discovery means learning about what matters to you, what you enjoy, and how you respond to new experiences. You choose what to share. You may write about an everyday moment, a challenge, or something you hope to try.

Notice the clues

Read this short example, then think about how a writer can use a small moment to reveal something meaningful.

When our class planted bean seeds, I was sure mine was ruined. Its stem leaned sideways, and I wanted to start over. Instead, I propped it up with a craft stick and checked the soil each morning. A week later, a new leaf opened. I learned that I can be patient when something needs time—and that a small problem does not always mean it is time to quit.

1.In “The Bent Seedling,” which detail best shows the writer’s patience?

The class planted bean seeds.
The writer checked the soil each morning.
The stem leaned sideways.
A new leaf opened.

2.What did the writer discover about themself? Answer in one complete sentence, using a detail from the passage.

3.Which sentence would make the strongest introduction to a personal story about discovering a strength?

I have done many things in my life.
My favorite color is blue.
I did not expect one rainy afternoon to show me how determined I could be.
This story is about me.

Gather ideas for your own introduction

Choose a moment you are comfortable writing about. It can be ordinary, funny, surprising, or challenging. You do not have to share anything private.

4.Name one activity, subject, or kind of problem you enjoy. What do you like about it?

5.Think of a moment when you learned something about yourself. What happened, and what did you do?

6.Complete the idea with a specific detail: “I used to think I couldn’t , but then .”

7.Complete the idea with a specific detail: “I discovered I enjoy when .”

8.Choose a quality your experience might reveal. Circle one or add your own: curious, patient, creative, brave, helpful, persistent, thoughtful. Then explain which action would show that quality.

9.Write a first sentence for a personal introduction. Start with a surprising detail, a question, or a small moment that hints at what you discovered.

10.Check your introduction: Does it hint at a real moment, make the reader curious, and avoid explaining the whole story right away? Name one part you can improve.

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