اللغة الإنجليزية — Writing: How to Write a Narrative Essay — 2 ثانوي — شعبة آداب — بكالوريا — المنهاج الجزائري

How to Write a Narrative Essay

1. Definition

A narrative essay tells a story from the writer’s point of view. It uses first person (I, me, my), sensory details, and chronological order.

2. Structure

Introduction:

Hook + background + thesis (lesson learned).

Body:

Events in order, sensory language (sight, sound, smell), dialogue, emotions. Transition words: first, then, next, suddenly, finally.

Conclusion:

Summarize experience, reflect on meaning.

3. Useful Language

Time: once upon a time, one day, suddenly, eventually. Verbs: saw, heard, felt, smelled. Emotions: excited, scared, happy, nervous.

Exercises

1. Write an introduction about a memorable journey.
2. Describe a happy memory using sensory details.

See Persuasive Essay and Formal Letter.