The Narrative Essay
Ernest Hemingway's top five rules for writing well.
Frank McCourt YouTube video--notice how he uses dialogue to propel his story.
Descriptive Paragraph
In preparation for writing the narrative essay, students wrote descriptive paragraphs. Following are some favorite examples.
In preparation for writing the narrative essay, students wrote descriptive paragraphs. Following are some favorite examples.
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Narrative Essay
During the 2011 fall semester, the following essay won Carson Clark an award for Dixie State's best freshman/sophomore writing student.
As you read, pay particular attention to the sensory imagery she uses to tell her story. Notice, too, her enticing title, vigorous active verbs, and powerful metaphors. Try to bring your own remembered-event essay to life by implementing these tools.
During the 2011 fall semester, the following essay won Carson Clark an award for Dixie State's best freshman/sophomore writing student.
As you read, pay particular attention to the sensory imagery she uses to tell her story. Notice, too, her enticing title, vigorous active verbs, and powerful metaphors. Try to bring your own remembered-event essay to life by implementing these tools.
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Like Carson, Maureen Nielson won best freshman/sophomore writing student for the 2012 Spring semester. Notice that her verbs demand attention.
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Suggestions for Drafting Your Essay
1. Choose an event--review checklist on page 42.
2. Explore your memories:
A. Reimagine the place, page 44.
B. Describe people, page 44.
C. Create a dialogue, page 44.
D. Reflect on the event's autobiographical significance, page 46.
1. Recall your remembered feelings and thoughts, page 46.
2. Explore your present perspective, page 46.
E. Outline draft by following Jean Brandt's example on the bottom of page 48.
3. Drafting, page 49.
A. Write the opening sentence, page 49. Remember that you can change it as many times as you like until you get it the way you like it.
B. Develop a sentence strategy, using time transitions and verb tenses, page 49.