Objective:
A narrative can be any story, real or imagined. It can be funny, sad, mysterious, and so much more! Over the course of unit 6, you will compose a narrative based on one the topics listed below. All stories must include a conflict and resolution. (Character vs. Character, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Technology, Character vs. Fate)

The topics are:

A character argues with their parent
Your main character gets lost in the woods
The school bully embarrasses your main character
Your character doesn’t get picked to join a sports team
Your main character breaks a promise and feels guilty about it
A character loses something important
A character gets sick and misses out on a birthday party

Narrative Step-by-Step Directions!

1. Choose ONE of the topics above.

2..Create a Plan: Fill in the main events of your story using a graphic organizer so that you can be sure to include a conflict and resolution.
Story Graphic Organizer
Conflict Graphic Organizer
What type of Character Traits will your main character have?

3. Plan Your Story:
Who are your characters?
What is the setting of your story?
Where will you use dialogue? Dialogue should move your story forward.
How will you catch your reader’s attention?
How will you lead up to your conflict?
What is the conflict?
How will the conflict be resolved?
How will your story end?
What is the moral or theme to your story?

4. Revise your Essay:
Revising Checklist
Narrative Transitions
Punctuating Dialogue
Narrative Portfolio Rubric also found in Unit 6

5. Using MLA Format
MLA Format

6. Using Paper Tutor (in Clever)
Using Paper Tutor for Essay help!

7. Sample Narrative Essay
Sample Essay 1
Sample Essay (Student)

Reminders and Expectations:
Must be typed in MLA Format - Review MLA Format HERE.
Must have a clear introduction, rising action, conflict, climax, falling action, and resolution
Your story should be NO MORE than 3 typed pages in length
Write a catchy introduction (A HOOK)
Include dialogue, emotions and character development.
Use the checklist and revise/edit your story prior to submitting it into the dropbox.