Narrative Essay This essay explores the narrative mode,
which is perhaps the most natural style of writing for most people. The
narrative form has much in common with fiction or creative writing, in
that it relies on descriptive language, dialogue, and dramatic action to
present its story. Much like it is in fiction writing, the goal
of the narrative form is to allow readers to feel as if they are not
simply reading someone else’s story, but that they are somehow part of
it. Unlike telling a story, the narrative form has a specific
piece of information to share and uses the elements we discussed in the
Expository Writing chapter to deliver that message. In this
essay, you will be asked to write about a specific event in your life
that will engage readers, and that will, at the same time, help them to
understand the importance of the message you are relating, or, argument
you are making. Read Search in EBSCO for the following article: Bender,
S. (2006). The art of the personal essay: How to turn a nagging
question or troubling experience into entertaining and insightful
writing. Writer, 110(5), 31-33. Criteria Your essay should contain the following basic features: A well-defined message or argument that uses the Narrative mode to demonstrate its meaningA clear and specific, singular eventVivid
language that works to recreate the event, including descriptions of
where the event took place, the people who were involved, and the things
these people said and didA stated or implied reason why this event is still personally significant and why it also holds value for others In addition to the above, the final draft of your essay should be: From 500 to 750 words in length, typed in Times New Roman 12pt. font, double-spaced, with one-inch margins.Include citations as needed and write in first personEdited for spelling, mechanical, grammatical, and typing errors Please
note: Writing takes time. Plan ahead to give yourself time to write
multiple drafts of this essay. Get some feedback from the people you
know or from the Writing Center to help you to craft the best essay you
can in the time allotted. Grading Criteria Maximum Points Meets or exceeds established assignment criteria. 500-750 words in length 10 One clear, specific event 10 Vivid language of recreated event 10 Significance of event 10 40 Demonstrates an understanding of lesson concepts. Story has a point/message 10 Stated reason others find value 10 20 Clearly presents well-reasoned ideas and concepts. Well supported details 10 Use of dialog and or actions 5 Clear thesis statement 5 Organized with clear sentences/paragraphs 10 30 Mechanics/Structure/Format. 10 Total 100if your willing to login in my granthma blackboard you can get on thru that way username G00141082 pw Mrware1
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