How To Write Great Narrative Essays PDF

HOW TO WRITE GREAT NARRATIVE ESSAYS Dellvin Roshon Williams Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE ENG 101 You Are Going To Learn: 1 What Narrative Essays Are 2 Why They Are Important 3 How To Write Narrative Essa  1 What Is A Narrative Essay? H...

HOW TO WRITE GREAT NARRATIVE ESSAYS Dellvin Roshon Williams Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE ENG 101 You Are Going To Learn: 1 What Narrative Essays Are 2 Why They Are Important 3 How To Write Narrative Essa  1 What Is A Narrative Essay? How Is It Different From a Normal Story like…  Words to Know Narrative: A spoken or written account of connected events. Narratives are found in: Autobiographies, short stories, cultural myths, news accounts (Television, print and digital formats), films, blog posts, podcasts, magazines, and art.  What Is A Narrative Essay? A narrative is a story. A narrative essay is a story that has a specific point. A narrative essay teaches a lesson. A narrative essay is not a diary entry – the story is linked to the purpose of the essay. What Should Be In A Narrative Essay? Often written in 1st person using “I” or “We” because it is based on a personal story. Can also be written in 3 person. rd Can never be written in 2nd person. Has specific sensory details to get the reader hooked on the story. Is developed in chronological order. Has verbs that help paint a picture and draw in the reader. Narrative Essays Need These 9 Things:  Narrative Essay Exercises 1 & 2: Basics  2 Planning and Structure of A Narrative Essay  Planning The Narrative Essay Write a thesis statement. Outline the important parts of the story to be told. Write an introductory paragraph that includes the thesis statement, and then write the story. Because this is a story, use as many paragraphs as necessary to tell the story. Write the conclusion that reflects on the thesis statement.  Planning The Narrative Essay Write a thesis statement. Outline the important parts of the story to be told. Write an introductory paragraph that includes the thesis statement, and then \ write the story. Because this is a story, use as many paragraphs as necessary to tell the story. Write the conclusion that reflects on the thesis statement.  Narrative Essay Format Introduction: Sets the environment for the story. Tells when and where something happened. Give background information. Notes the incident that started the event. \ Uses quotes to define the main character. Body: Moves action forward with a turning point. Establishes conflict. Details events and uses time sequences.  Narrative Essay Format Introduction: Sets the environment for the story. Tells when and where something happened. \ Give background information. Notes the incident that started the event. Uses quotes to define the main character. Body: Format Continued… Moves action forward with a turning point. Establishes conflict. Details events and uses time sequences. Conclusion: Gives a sense of completion. Events come to an end. Includes reflective summary of events. \ Notes your reactions, offer a surprise twist, or discusses aftermath.  Start With A Thesis Statement The thesis will depend upon the story to be proven. The thesis can be something general in the case of a narrative essay. For example: \ “Oftentimes people do not follow simple directions. However, these campers learned just how important following directions can be.”  Narrative Essay Exercises 3: Outlining  3 Points of View, Quotes, and Introducing Conflict  Points of View, Quotes, Conflict When I was growing up, there was a sign in my grandmother’s kitchen that read, “Don’t get too busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” My grandmother certainly followed this advice. Family was the most important thing in the world to her, and my family and knew that we were loved. Continued… \  Narrative Essay Exercises 4: Supporting Info  Next… Before going further, we will cover important grammar points for effective English writing.