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Personal Narrative Prewriting


Yesterday we discussed the five essential elements of a personal narrative. In the space below,
outline your story by outlining the essential elements.
Summary of your story in 1-2 sentences:
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What is the PURPOSE of your story? For example, in the sample we read, the purpose was to
show how comfortably well-off people respond casually to the tragedies of poor neighborhoods.
What do you want your reader to understand from reading your story?
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What is the CONTEXT of your story?
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What DETAILS will you emphasize and HOW? Remember, you want to emphasize the important
parts of your narrative by choosing specific details. List three details in the space below.
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How are you going to use ETHOS in your story?
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How are you going to use PATHOS?
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How are you going to use LOGOS?
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** When you have finished this paper, take it to Mr. Chamberlain to


get signed off before beginning your essay.**

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