The document provides guidelines for narrative writing, including making a plan that focuses on a central event and includes key elements like characters, setting, problem, theme, and actions, then using the plan to write the narrative with a beginning, middle, and exciting ending. It advises readers to make a plan, refer to the plan while writing, stay flexible, and have fun with the process.

1. Steps to Narrative Writing Narrative Writing Guidelines

2. How do I get started? Read the given prompt. Define the topic. Make a plan.

3. How do I make a plan? Focus upon a ‘big’ event. Plan around it. Allow ten minutes to make a plan.

4. What’s in my plan? Characters Setting Problem/Prompt Central Theme Exciting Actions Solid Conclusion Prompt does not have to be restated!

5. How do I write my paper?   

6. What should I remember when writing my paper? Make a plan. Refer to the plan. Be flexible. Have fun and relax!