1. Tips for Narrative Essay Timed Writing

2. 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?

3. Timed Writing: Narrative Essays Includes all parts of a story Should have a purpose Why narrate a story at all? Think of this as your thesis Written from a clear point of view Can use the first person pronoun “I” Use clear and concise language

4. Examples of Prompts: Write a narrative essay about the most exciting or scary thing that has ever happened to you a friend who has been an important part of your life something you regret doing or not doing

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

6. Step 1: Brainstorm a story Make a List or Concept Map Plot or storyline Characters Setting

7. 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

8. Step 3: Draft Let your writing flow Use your outline to structure your story

9. Step 4: Revise & Edit Check to make sure you answered all parts of the prompt Check missing words, spelling, and punctuation