Original PromptHelp turn this into the next steps for a final draft: Narrative Rough Draft Outline
Name: Ms. Kyler
Title of Your Story: My Story
Step 1: Introduce the Story (Exposition)
This is the beginning of your story. Introduce the character, setting, and what life is like before the problem begins.
Background Information
Tell the reader what they need to know before the story starts.
Think about:
What is happening in your character’s life?
Is there a problem already starting?
What is important for the
This resource guides students through the process of drafting a narrative essay, breaking it down into key sections like exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Each section includes specific sentence starters to assist in transforming bulleted notes into descriptive paragraphs. Students will learn how to create a cohesive narrative by organizing their ideas around a clear story arc while meeting rubric criteria. Self-assessment checklists throughout help ensure they focus on organization, content, style, and conventions of writing.