9th+Gd.+-+Personal+Narrative

** Narrative Prompt and Essay Requirements  **  ** PROMPT: **  In an 800-1,000 word essay, write a narrative account about a decision involving a friendship or relationship. Consider moral dilemmas, decisions that had unintended consequences, and/or decisions that seemed simple at the time, but turned out to be significant. Describe the decision and the consequences for yourself and/or the relationship by using language that ** SHOWS **, rather than ** TELLS **. What did this experience teach you about the nature of the relationship?  ** GUIDING QUESTIONS: **   ** ESSAY STRUCTURE: ** Introduction Paragraph (Exposition):  Two to Five Body Paragraphs (Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action):  Conclusion Paragraph (Resolution):  Other Requirements: > > > > > > >
 * When does a person have to walk away from a relationship?
 * Does a friendship or relationship require you to sacrifice or compromise your own beliefs?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">How much sacrifice is involved in friendship or relationship?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">What are the events in life that cement or reinforce a good relationship?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">What causes friendships or relationships to change?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">What are the issues or events that test a friendship or relationship the most?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Is friendship always fun, pleasant, or easy?
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Setting (When and where did the situation or event take place?)
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">People involved in the situation
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Background information about the event or situation before it occurred
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Any information that a reader would need to understand the conflict and the importance of the decision
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sequence of events leading to the conflict or dilemma
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The impact of the conflict or tension on the friendship or relationship.
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The effects on those involved, including yourself, and the consequences of the decision
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Provide details
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Vivid language – concrete nouns and adjectives, strong verbs, and figurative language
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Organized chronologically with the use of transitions
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The significance of the conflict and what was learned about the nature of friendship or relationships.
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">At least two cases of figurative language (simile, metaphor, or personification)
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">A creative title that is descriptive of your paper
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Showing details with limited use of “dead words”
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Transitions to show time
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Concrete language
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Vivid verbs
 * <span style="0in margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Correct language usage and punctuation

Type your final draft of your personal narrative & PRINT a copy to hand to your teacher on Friday ===Assignment : Publish your final draft of your narrative story, and bring a printed HARD COPY to class. Upload a submission to TurnItIn.com Hint: the library is open at 7am for printing. Note: you will NOT be able to leave the room to go print @ library. Hints: 1) Always re-read prompt, each time you sit down to write. 2) Look at the rubric before hand. 3) Save (as a new file name) & print EACH draft you make, as you'll get points for showing your PROCESS as well as your final product. 4) Get others to peer-edit for you. 5) Put in the work. Required: flash drive to work on future writings. (See Narrative post to see prompt again.) Good luck!===