1. ElementsPersonal NarrativeExpository (Explain)

2. ElementsPersonal NarrativeExpository (Explain) Focus of the writing Your own personal experience suggested by the promptThe subject or topic suggested by the prompt

3. ElementsPersonal NarrativeExpository (Explain) Focus of the writing Your own personal experience suggested by the promptThe subject or topic suggested by the prompt Writer’s PurposeShow experiences, memories and feeling/reactionsExplain something – tell about something (DO NOT PERSUADE! DO NOT USE SHOULD!)

4. ElementsPersonal NarrativeExpository (Explain) Focus of the writing Your own personal experience suggested by the promptThe subject or topic suggested by the prompt Writer’s PurposeShow experiences, memories and feeling/reactionsExplain something – tell about something (DO NOT PERSUADE! DO NOT USE SHOULD!) Structure – organization Chronological – should be told in PAST TENSEWriter’s chooses one: Question-answer Compare-contrast Problem-solution Description

5. ElementsPersonal NarrativeExpository (Explain) Focus of the writing Your own personal experience suggested by the promptThe subject or topic suggested by the prompt Writer’s PurposeShow experiences, memories and feeling/reactionsExplain something – tell about something (DO NOT PERSUADE! DO NOT USE SHOULD!) Structure – organization Chronological – should be told in PAST TENSEWriter’s chooses one: Question-answer Compare-contrast Problem-solution Description Opening“Hook” – quote, dialogue, transitionsMust have a controlling idea (thesis statement) – tells what the essay is going to explain.

6. ElementsPersonal NarrativeExpository (Explain) Focus of the writing Your own personal experience suggested by the promptThe subject or topic suggested by the prompt Writer’s PurposeShow experiences, memories and feeling/reactionsExplain something – tell about something (DO NOT PERSUADE! DO NOT USE SHOULD!) Structure – organization Chronological – should be told in PAST TENSEWriter’s chooses one: Question-answer Compare-contrast Problem-solution Description Opening“Hook” – quote, dialogue, transitionsMust have a controlling idea (thesis statement) – tells what the essay is going to explain. BodyEvents/memories from personal experienceExamples to explain: real life OR books, movies, music, stories, poetry

7. ElementsPersonal NarrativeExpository (Explain) Focus of the writing Your own personal experience suggested by the promptThe subject or topic suggested by the prompt Writer’s PurposeShow experiences, memories and feeling/reactionsExplain something – tell about something (DO NOT PERSUADE! DO NOT USE SHOULD!) Structure – organization Chronological – should be told in PAST TENSEWriter’s chooses one: Question-answer Compare-contrast Problem-solution Description Opening“Hook” – quote, dialogue, transitionsMust have a controlling idea (thesis statement) – tells what the essay is going to explain. BodyEvents/memories from personal experience Imagery (five senses) Examples to explain: real life OR books, movies, music, stories, poetry Reasons to explain

8. ElementsPersonal NarrativeExpository (Explain) Focus of the writing Your own personal experience suggested by the promptThe subject or topic suggested by the prompt Writer’s PurposeShow experiences, memories and feeling/reactionsExplain something – tell about something (DO NOT PERSUADE! DO NOT USE SHOULD!) Structure – organization Chronological – should be told in PAST TENSEWriter’s chooses one: Question-answer Compare-contrast Problem-solution Description Opening“Hook” – quote, dialogue, transitionsMust have a controlling idea (thesis statement) – tells what the essay is going to explain. BodyEvents/memories from personal experience Imagery (five senses) Figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, etc) Examples to explain: real life OR books, movies, music, stories, poetry Reasons to explain Figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, etc)

9. ElementsPersonal NarrativeExpository (Explain) Focus of the writing Your own personal experience suggested by the promptThe subject or topic suggested by the prompt Writer’s PurposeShow experiences, memories and feeling/reactionsExplain something – tell about something (DO NOT PERSUADE! DO NOT USE SHOULD!) Structure – organization Chronological – should be told in PAST TENSEWriter’s chooses one: Question-answer Compare-contrast Problem-solution Description Opening“Hook” – quote, dialogue, transitionsMust have a controlling idea (thesis statement) – tells what the essay is going to explain. BodyEvents/memories from personal experience Imagery (five senses) Figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, etc) Dialogue Examples to explain: real life OR books, movies, music, stories, poetry Reasons to explain Figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, etc)

10. ElementsPersonal NarrativeExpository (Explain) Focus of the writing Your own personal experience suggested by the promptThe subject or topic suggested by the prompt Writer’s PurposeShow experiences, memories and feeling/reactionsExplain something – tell about something (DO NOT PERSUADE! DO NOT USE SHOULD!) Structure – organization Chronological – should be told in PAST TENSEWriter’s chooses one: Question-answer Compare-contrast Problem-solution Description Opening“Hook” – quote, dialogue, transitionsMust have a controlling idea (thesis statement) – tells what the essay is going to explain. BodyEvents/memories from personal experience Imagery (five senses) Figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, etc) Dialogue Transitions Examples to explain: real life OR books, movies, music, stories, poetry Reasons to explain Figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, etc) Transitions

11. ElementsPersonal NarrativeExpository (Explain) Focus of the writing Your own personal experience suggested by the promptThe subject or topic suggested by the prompt Writer’s PurposeShow experiences, memories and feeling/reactionsExplain something – tell about something (DO NOT PERSUADE! DO NOT USE SHOULD!) Structure – organization Chronological – should be told in PAST TENSEWriter’s chooses one: Question-answer Compare-contrast Problem-solution Description Opening“Hook” – quote, dialogue, transitionsMust have a controlling idea (thesis statement) – tells what the essay is going to explain. BodyEvents/memories from personal experience Imagery (five senses) Figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, etc) Dialogue Transitions Examples to explain: real life OR books, movies, music, stories, poetry Reasons to explain Figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, etc) Transitions Chronological (time): it all began, suddenly, earlier, three weeks later… For example, in addition to, also, especially, although, but, for this reason, because, in other words…

12. ElementsPersonal NarrativeExpository (Explain) Focus of the writing Your own personal experience suggested by the promptThe subject or topic suggested by the prompt Writer’s PurposeShow experiences, memories and feeling/reactionsExplain something – tell about something (DO NOT PERSUADE! DO NOT USE SHOULD!) Structure – organization Chronological – should be told in PAST TENSEWriter’s chooses one: Question-answer Compare-contrast Problem-solution Description Opening“Hook” – quote, dialogue, transitionsMust have a controlling idea (thesis statement) – tells what the essay is going to explain. BodyEvents/memories from personal experience Imagery (five senses) Figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, etc) Dialogue Transitions Examples to explain: real life OR books, movies, music, stories, poetry Reasons to explain Figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, etc) Transitions Chronological (time): it all began, suddenly, earlier, three weeks later… For example, in addition to, also, especially, although, but, for this reason, because, in other words… ClosingSurprise ending; lesson learnedWhy this topic/subject is important; personal connection