Narrative Essay

CE2 Dual
Parts of an Essay
I. Introduction(cont.)
 The Hook
  A short and amusing story about an incident or
  a person, usually famous.
Anecdote
Example: "As a teen, Bill Gates use to go dumpster diving at
his workplace, seeking information; that's how he got his
hands on some impressive source codes."
  A quote from a famous person that is relevant to
Famous Quote your work.

Example: Ghandi famously said, 'Be the change you wish you
see in the world.'
  A short story about an experience in your life that is

  relevant to the writing topic.

Personal Experience
Example: "As a child I was deathly afraid of water, so naturally I
joined the swim team."
  A question that inspires curiosity, but that cannon be

  simply answered (but it should be addressed in your

essay).
Parts of an Essay
I. Introduction(cont.)
 Thesis Statement:

a complete sentence, expresses a

complete thought
expresses an opinion, attitude, or idea
not a fact
express only one idea toward one topic
Parts of an Essay
I. Introduction(cont.)
Parts of an Essay
I. Introduction(cont.)
Parts of an Essay
I. Introduction (cont.)
 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences to make it a thesis statement.

1) I am going to explain why I decided to go to college.

2) The hazards of storing chemical wastes.

3) There are many similarities and differences between life in the country and life in the city.

4) New York City is the largest city in the United States.

5) Universities in the United States should require more humanities courses; they should
also have more social activities.
Parts of an Essay
II. Body
 Each paragraph in the body of the essay includes a topic sentence and supporting
sentences.
 Topic sentence should have the main idea of the paragraph.

 Supporting sentences give examples, reasons, facts, or more specific information

about the topic.

 Without supporting sentences, an essay

would be nothing more than a general
outline.
Parts of an Essay
II. Body
Parts of an Essay
III. Conclusion
 Conclusions often present suggestions, predictions, or opinions related to the
topic.

 Introduction and conclusion often share some of the same ideas and words in
order to remind the reader of the main idea of the essay.
 Narrative Essay
 Narrative essays tell the story of an event:

1) Setting:
When the event occurred ?
Where the event occurred ?
2) Characters:
Who was included in the event ?
3) Plot:
What happened ?
4) Theme and Mood.
Narrative Essay(cont.)
 Read the following narration about getting to school in the morning. (P.18)

 I got up at 6 a.m. I got annoyed with the alarm and got hurt when I
hit the clock too hard. I got into the shower. I got chilled because
my sister had used up all of the hot water. I got dressed. I got into
the kitchen after all the eggs and toast were gone. I got myself a
breakfast of cereal and juice. I got a stain on my shirt. I got a
different shirt. I got my stuff together and got it all in my backpack. I
got yelled at by my mother for lagging.. I got irritated by the way
the morning was going. I got in trouble for keeping my carpool
waiting. I got in the backseat of the car with two other people. We
got a ticket for speeding on the way to school. We got to school
late. I got detention for being late. I got behind in the assignment
given in my first period class. I got a bad grade on my assignment.
Narrative Essay Introduction
Introduction describes the setting, introduce characters
and prepare the audience for the action to come.
A) Hook:
1. Help set the stage for the story
2. Make the reader ask wh-questions: who, where, what,
why.
B) Thesis Statement:
3. States the main idea
4. Introduces the action that will happen in the first
paragraph
Narrative Essay
 Narrative essays usually flow in chronological order, taking the
reader from the beginning of the event to the end. How?
 Through Sequence Words like: first, second, third, next, then,
following this, at this time, now, at this point, after, afterward,
subsequently, finally, consequently, previously, before this,
simultaneously, concurrently, thus, therefore, hence, next, and
then, soon.
 Narrative essays usually end with writer’s feelings or something
they have learned.
Narrative Conclusion
Deliver the moral of the story
Ex: The little boy had finally learned that
telling the truth was the most important thing
to do.
Make a prediction
Ex: I can only hope that one day I will be able
to do the same for another traveler who is
suffering through a terrible journey.
Narrative Essay(cont.)
 Assignment (1):
1. Life in college differs from school years. It is more
adventurous and enriched with impressions. You
are introduced to new people, subjects, a system
of education and living conditions. Write about the
most exhausting exam.
2. An invention you'd like to create
3. An experience that helped you grow up