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Think about a time you had fun with a friend. What happened during this time
that made it so memorably fun?
Using the brainstorm you created to the left, choose 3 of the most important things you did onthat day with your friend. These must be EVENTS. They will become the three main paragraph topics.
Then list all the specific details about those events in the space provided.
Name #: _________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
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Brainstorm and jot down all of your thoughts about the prompt. This will help you organize your
paragraphs for the essay.
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Body Paragraphs
Essay of the Month ** Narrative ** Fun With Friend
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Think about your event details. Now write 3 supporting sentences and accompanying explanation sentences to let
your reader know what happened during that event.
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Essay of the Month ** Narrative ** Fun With Friend
Transition words to include:
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Topic sentences tell the reader exactly what you will discuss in your paragraph without giving away any of the details. They include transition words for smooth flow between paragraphs. Write one topic sentence for each of the three event paragraphs that you have composed.
Transition words to include:
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© S.Moorman, 2013 http://teachinginroom6.blogspot.com
Now it is time to put the body paragraphs together. Combine your topic sentences with the supporting details
and explanations. Be sure each sentence is complete!
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© S.Moorman, 2013 http://teachinginroom6.blogspot.com
The introduction paragraph must lay out for the reader WHO the featured characters are, WHAT (in general) was done, WHERE and WHEN most of the events took place,
and WHY the story is important to tell. It must also have an engaging beginning to hook your reader, without giving
away the details of the events (that will come in the body paragraphs you have already written.)
Introduction Paragraph
Using the information above, write the rough draft of your introduction paragraph below. Be sure you have at least one entryfrom each box in your paragraph.
Engaging Beginning
Who? What?
When?
Where?
Why?
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The concluding paragraph must WRAP UP your narrative. You must REFLECT upon the greater meaning of the
events of the story, discuss how what happened has AFFECTED your life now, and what may happen in the
FUTURE because of the events of the story.
Concluding Paragraph
Using the information above, write the rough draft of your concluding paragraph below. Be sure you have at least one entry from each box in your paragraph.
What is the greater meaning of the story’s events?
How will what has happened affect the lives of the characters?
What may happen in the future?
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© S.Moorman, 2013 http://teachinginroom6.blogspot.com
Event #1
Introduction Paragraph
Rough Draft
Events are organized in sequence.
The sentences are varied. (complex,
compound, simple)
The details support the main idea/topic
paragraph.
Provides an introduction and conclusion.
The spelling, punctuation, and capitals are
correct.
Specific descriptive words, sensory details, and
transitions are used to enhance the writing (ie:
WOW words instead of BLAH words)
Now it is time to put all of your hard work together! Using the organizers and paragraphs you have already written, rewrite them in order so that your narrative
becomes a cohesive piece for your reader.
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© S.Moorman, 2013 http://teachinginroom6.blogspot.com
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Conclusion Paragraph
Rough Draft
Essay of the Month ** Narrative ** Fun With Friend
Name #: _________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
© S.Moorman, 2013 http://teachinginroom6.blogspot.com
Revise and Edit
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Capitalized proper nouns/first letter of sentence.
Sentences end in correct punctuation.
Commas and quotations are used correctly.
Words are spelled correctly.
Paragraphs are indented and spaced properly.
Sentences are complete thoughts with proper
subject/verb agreement and don’t run-on.
Your rough draft is done! Now take a second (or third) look at your paper and revise to make it better. You also will want to edit for grammar, spelling, and conventions.
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Introduction paragraph, Each body paragraph contains complete
sentences, topic sentence, 3 supporting details with evidence
sentence, closing paragraph, organized in sequence, vivid
adjectives, sensory details, transition words, engaging beginning,
a great deal of varied sentence structure, correct punctuation,
correct spelling, neat and legible, on topic.
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Introduction paragraph * Each body paragraph contains
complete sentences, topic sentence, 3 supporting details with
evidence sentence * organized in sequence * adjectives *
sensory details * transition words * engaging beginning * some
varied sentence structure * closing paragraph * correct
punctuation, correct spelling, neat and legible * on topic.
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Introduction paragraph may or may not introduce the prompt,
mostly complete sentences, topic sentence, 3 supporting details
which may contain evidence sentence, closing paragraph may or
may not be complete, may or may not include adjectives and
engaging beginning, some sensory details and transition words, a
few varied sentence structure, mostly correct punctuation and
correct spelling, somewhat neat and legible, somewhat on topic.
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Introduction and concluding paragraphs are incomplete or
sparse, incorrect punctuation, incorrect spelling, not really neat
or legible, off topic, some complete sentences in body
paragraphs, which may or may not contain the following: topic
sentence, 3 supporting details with evidence sentence, vivid
adjectives, engaging beginning, sensory details and transition
words, varied sentence structure, closing sentence.
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5 paragraphs (intro, 3 body paragraphs,
closing)
Tells the story from beginning to end.
Includes transition words for each paragraph.
“Shows” not “tells” the reader through sensory words.
Stays on topic the entire time (does not give
unnecessary details.)
Introduction does not give away entire story.
Engaging beginning to hook the reader.
Closing includes a reflection, thoughts on the
future, and how the characters were affected.
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Engaging beginning to hook the reader.
Paper is organized in sequential order.
All information relates to the main idea of the
story (doesn’t get off topic.)
Words are precise and “show” rather than
“tell”.
Provides a sense of closure at the end (doesn’t just stop.)
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are
correct.
Use each checklist above to help you revise your paper. As you notice things that can be improved in your writing, check them off on the checklist. Use the scoring rubric as a guide.
Essay of the Month ** Narrative ** Fun With Friend
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