{"product_id":"2940156809066","title":"A+ Guide to Narrative Essays","description":"\"Just tell a story,\" the teacher said. \"It will be fun.\"\u003cbr\u003eYet the student stares at a blank screen, uncertain what to write, and it's far from a fun experience. \u003cbr\u003eThe narrative essay -- a personal form of storytelling about true experiences -- requires the writer to abandon familiar tools such as topic sentences, thesis statements, and supporting authority. But this doesn't mean the writer should just type words until the pages are filled. Rambling freeform narratives are not what most writing instructors hope to see. There is a better method, and it can be found in this short booklet.\u003cbr\u003eThis booklet explains everything the writer needs to generate a successful narrative essay in step-by-step fashion. Starting with a story goal, proceeding through a timeline, and finishing with two targeted paragraphs, this booklet will turn a blank screen into a finished paper. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents \u003cbr\u003eHow to Use This Booklet\u003cbr\u003eWhat is a narrative essay?\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Note Regarding Use of the Word \"Narrative\"\u003cbr\u003eAssignment Analysis: beginning, middle, end: outline the event on a timeline\u003cbr\u003eThesis: the Goal\u003cbr\u003eBeginning: the Setup\u003cbr\u003e- Premise\/Theme\u003cbr\u003e- Characters\u003cbr\u003e- Your point of view\u003cbr\u003eMiddle: Events on a timeline\u003cbr\u003e- Action\u003cbr\u003e- Dialogue\u003cbr\u003e- Description\u003cbr\u003eA Special Note About Paragraphing\u003cbr\u003eA Special Note About One Exception to the Timeline\u003cbr\u003eA Special Note About the Second-to-Last Paragraph\u003cbr\u003eEnd: the Resolution: how you changed\/how things changed\u003cbr\u003eProofreading\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere's what students have said about this method: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This made it all seem really easy.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I thought I should just write about what happened. If I had done that, I would have left out some important things. Thanks for showing me what was missing!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Whew! I tried this, and wrote my paper in record time!\"","brand":"Four-Ply Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083536810224,"sku":"2940156809066","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940156809066_p0.jpg?v=1764088663","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940156809066","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}