Narrative Essay'

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Narrative Essay.

• Personal Story revealing something important in
  your life that changed you.
• Intro w/thesis, body, conclusion
• 3 pages - 12pt. Arial/Times, double spaced

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Introduction

• Grabs reader
• Goes from general to specific, ending at the
  thesis statement - V shape.
• Supports and draws reader to the thesis - keeps
  its promise.
• Think Baca - Arms and legs.

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Thesis

• Tells reader what they are going to read.
• Makes a claim - Not just statement of fact.
• Inform, interpret, argue
• Arguable - somebody could disagree with it.
• If you can still ask Why? after reading a
  thesis, it needs narrowing.

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Body

• Told in chronological order - start to finish
• Uses specific detail to Show as well as tell.
• Supports the thesis statement
• Not just a List of 3.
• You can plan it that way, but it needs to show
  and explore those three supporting points through
  story.

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Body

• Northern Arizona is a great place to live because
  the unique climate has a positive impact on the
  health and well-being of all who live here.
• Northern Arizona is a great place to live because
  of the high altitude, the clean air, and the
  relaxed attitude.

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Body

• I had a hard time getting around campus because
  of the altitude.
• My first day in Flagstaff, I was hardly able to
  drag myself up the hill from south campus to
  north my lungs burnt and I could feel my heart
  pounding - ready to burst from my chest.
• This will eventually Change

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Conclusion

• Relates your story to rest of the world or your
  new found experiences.
• Now that I have more powerful lungs than ever, I
  feel healthier and think more positively for the
  first time in my life, outdoor activities are an
  option. I also feel that this physical change
  has made me a better person mentally as well

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Remember

• Project yourself as a reliable author
• Keep your audience in mind. Who are you trying
  to convince?
• What is it you are trying to accomplish?
• Tip If you are having trouble, try reading it
  aloud. If it sounds strange, try correcting it
  verbally and then write it down.

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Transitions

• I woke up groggy. I took a shower. I made
  breakfast and burnt my eggs. I got into my truck
  and it wouldnt start. I had to ask somebody for
  a jump. Some guy cut me off and gave me the
  finger. I got to work and sat at my computer.
  After working on a project for 3 hours, the
  computer crashed. I came home and passed out.

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Transitions

• Afterward, additionally, to make it worse,
  finally, however, next, first second third,
  furthermore, disturbingly, refreshingly, in
  contrast to, etc.