Writing a Draft

Now that you've decided on a topic, you'll need to organize your ideas and develop the story line. Use the Narrative Idea Organizer and Plot Diagram Templates below to capture your ideas before you begin your draft. Keep checking the ELA.5 Writing Narratives continuum to ensure you are addressing the skills and indicators for the level you are trying to achieve.

If you need a refresher about the parts of a story and plot diagram, check out the resources below!

Click below to read through some sample narrative essays.

After you have reviewed the resources here and completed the Narrative Idea Organizer and Plot Diagram Templates above, you are ready to begin your draft. As you write your draft, focus on getting your ideas out. You will have a chance to receive feedback and revise later on.