Prewriting for Narrative Paragraphs
Prewriting is your first step in writing a narrative paragraph. These prewriting activities will help you select a memory to write about, create a focus statement, and gather and organize your details before you begin a first draft.
Prewriting to Choose Your Topic
Your narrative paragraph will share a special memory from your life. Here’s how you can get started.
Gather writing topics.
Finish the sentence starters below to collect writing ideas for your narrative. Draw a star next to the topic you like best. Make a copy of this Google doc or download a Word template.
- One of my favorite times with my best friend was . . .
(Answers will vary.)
- I’ll never forget the holiday when . . .
(Answers will vary.)
- I’ll never forget my family vacation to . . .
(Answers will vary.)
- One crazy thing my family did was . . .
(Answers will vary.)
- I’ll always remember the first time I . . .
(Answers will vary.)
- An exciting time in my neighborhood was when . . .
(Answers will vary.)
Teaching Tip
Students may also decide to use a writing topic from the “My Memory Wishes” activity.