Tips for Narrative Essay

Timed Writing

Have you had these problems with timed

essays?

Not knowing how to start?

How to arrange the essay?

Time management

Getting flustered?

Writing without a plan?

Timed Writing: Narrative Essays

Includes all parts of a story

Should have a purposeWhy narrate a story at all?Think of this as your thesis

Written from a clear point of viewCan use the first person pronoun “I”

Use clear and concise language

Examples of Prompts:

Write a narrative essay about the most exciting or scary thing that has ever happened to youa friend who has been an important part of your lifesomething you regret doing or not doing

So what steps do we need to take to write our narrative?

Step 1: Brainstorm a story

Make a List or Concept Map Plot or storylineCharactersSetting

Step 2: Organize

• Introduction: includes setting and characters

• Body paragraphs: Usually told in chronological order but can include flashbacks

• Conclusion: reflect on the meaning of the story

Step 3: Draft

Let your writing flow

Use your outline to structure your story

Step 4: Revise & Edit

Check to make sure you answered all parts of the prompt

Check missing words, spelling, and punctuation