What is the first thing we do when we have to write an essay or narrative?
Read the prompt
Name the two types of essays.
Opinion and informative
What does a plan for an essay look like?
What do you do in the first part of a story?
Introduce characters, setting, problem/conflict
What is the second step when writing an essay or narrative?
TAP
What is another word for narrative?
Story
What does a plan for a story look like?
Show created plan
What should you have in the middle part of your story?
Lots of ACTION. All the details your character does to solve the problem/conflict
What does the T in TAP stand for?
Task
What is the beginning paragraph in an essay called?
Introduction
What is the last paragraph in an essay called?
Conclusion
What does the end of a story need to have?
How the problem/conflict gets solved or resolved.
What does the A in TAP stand for?
Audience
Imagine statement and question
What is the purpose of the introduction?
To grab your reader's attention and introduce your topic
Who is a personal narrative about?
YOU
What does the P in TAP stand for?
Purpose
What are the techniques you need to use in a story?
Ono, LY openers, dia, conj
What is the purpose of the conclusion?
To restate your topic and wrap up your essay
Is a personal narrative a true story?
YES