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The Narrative EssayTell Me a Story
The Franklin Outline Use a three-word statements
In a five-statement narrative outline
Five Statement
outline 1. Conflict
2. Complication ONE3. Complication TWO4. Complication
THREE5. Resolution
Three Word Statements
FIRST WORD:The main character or the main thing that is center stage or taking the action.
Sam
Three-Word StatementsSECOND WORD:
Use an action verb (not words like “is.”
shows
Three Word Statements
THIRD WORD:The character or the thing receiving the action. Another word for it is THE DIRECT
OBJECT.
scouts.
Three-Word Statement
The first line is the conflict statement.
Sam shows scouts.
Here are some things that can go wrong in the first
line:•If you do not include a main character or a main thing.
•If you do not use an action verb.•If you leave off the direct object.•Not matching up conflict and resolution.
What Can go Wrong?•Not matching up conflict and resolution.
•In my example they do match up:•Sam shows scouts. •Matches:•Sam studies hard.
Even the best narrative essay outlines will feel fuzzy or like you are trying to nail Jello to the wall. WHY??
•Because you are dealing with inner conflict. --Jon Franklin, Writing for Story
SO,Go Ahead and Start Using a Three-Word Statement in a Five-Statement Outline
Action verbs create scenes.Scenes with conflict rise to climax and then to a resolution
It Forces You to Focus and Eliminate the Unnecessary.
Conflict: Sam shows scouts.
Complication 1: Sam missed the ball.
Complication 2: Scouts ignore Sam.
Complication 3: Sam changes focus.
Resolution Sam wins scholarships.
The Narrative outline
Conflict: Complication 1: Complication 2: Complication 3: Resolution: (Write this down and put on top of draft)
Your Narrative outline
Try this while writing your narrative essay.
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