Autobiographical Narrative

Writing an Autobiographical Narrative (pp. 132 - 141 in textbook)

First Draft               Due: W, 4/30
Final Draft              Due: T, 5/13


Write an autobiographical narrative using the following framework (30 points).

Opening and Plot (10 points)
The title and opening paragraphs hook the readers' interest and prepare them for the story to follow.
The writer uses tension, structure, and pacing to keep the story entertaining.
The writer uses connections between scenes.
The writer uses different scene organizations, such as collage or flashbacks to enhance clarity and/or drama of the narrative.

Characterization (10 points)
The writer provides necessary information about characters and describes them fully.
The writer uses dialogue to effectively reveal characters.

Setting, Theme, and Language (10 points)
The setting is vivid and connected to the action and significance of the story.
The reader gains an insight or revelation from the story.
The writer uses concrete language.