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A narrative essay is a creative piece of writing that creates a picture in the mind of the readers. It
presents an exciting story, usually about a personal experience. The purpose of a narrative essay
is to show the importance of the experience.

A narrative essay contains a beginning, a middle and an ending. It also has a plot, characters, a
conflict, setting and climax like a short story.

You can use this graphic organiser to note down the details. Once you fill in the details, use the
information to write the essay.

Topic:

Who are with you in the story? List the emotions, feelings that you want to
share with the readers.

Also share the sensory details to create
imagery in the minds of the readers

What you saw
What you heard

What you felt (scared/happy/bewildered)

What you could smell (if any)

What you could taste (if any)

Beginning

Middle

Problems you encountered How they were resolved

How it ended

What is your conclusion of the story

Now, write a narrative essay on ‘A school trip to a fort’. Narrate what happened that day
on the trip to you and your friends.

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