1. Remembering/Narrative Essay Purpose: to give a true, personal life lesson Audience: our class

2. FOCUS: ONE KEY SCENE Short time frame Short time frame Gives context: who, what, where, when, why, how, some background Gives context: who, what, where, when, why, how, some background As if we are watching a short movie As if we are watching a short movie

3. DEVELOPMENT Sensory details: taste, touch, smell, sounds, sights Sensory details: taste, touch, smell, sounds, sights Dialogue/conversation Dialogue/conversation Character’s physical appearance, possessions, habits, mannerism, gestures, etc.. Character’s physical appearance, possessions, habits, mannerism, gestures, etc.. Striking images like “lizard green eyes” Striking images like “lizard green eyes”

4. COHERENCE Nothing confusing to the reader Nothing confusing to the reader Smooth flow of words Smooth flow of words Good transitions Good transitions a satisfying conclusion, containing the life lesson (your theme) a satisfying conclusion, containing the life lesson (your theme)

5. OVERALL EFFECT Doesn’t “spill the beans” in the intro Doesn’t “spill the beans” in the intro Captivates our attention, holds our interest Captivates our attention, holds our interest Tells a good story! Entertains and enlightens! Tells a good story! Entertains and enlightens! No “so what at the end” No “so what at the end”