Course Source: Reading and writing Theme: Narrative essay lesson introduction/warm-up activity

Paragraph #5: The Conclusion 
The Conclusion is just as important as the Introduction; It is the last impression your reader will 
get of your story. 
1. Begin by re-stressing the importance of your thesis. Be careful not to use the same 
wording. 
Example: Although the day my sister fell ill was a horrible day for my family, it made 
us all realize how important we are to each other. 
2. Summarize the basic events of your story. 
3. Reflect on the larger meaning or importance of the experience described. Basically, what 
was the point of your story? Explain the new understanding and why/how this experience 
or event has a permanent effect on you. 
Example: This day may have been horrible, but sometimes it is through the horrible events 
in life that people begin to value the best in life. 
 
The 5-Paragraph Narrative Essay Outline
Attention Grabber:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Thesis Statement 
____________________________________________________________________________________ 
Topic Sentence 
#1_______________________________________________________________________________ 
Describe: 
A. 
B. 
C. 
Examples of descriptive language (sense words, similes or metaphors, vivid words): 
Topic 
Sentence#2__________________________________________________________________________ 

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Describe: 
A. 
B. 
C. 
Examples of descriptive language (sense words, similes or metaphors, vivid words): 
Topic Sentence 
#3_____________________________________________________________________________ 
Describe: 
A. 
B. 
C. 
Examples of descriptive language used:
First Sentence of 
Conclusion:____________________________________________________________________ 
Transitions 
used_______________________________________________________________________________ 
Narrative Checklist 
Is your Narrative a STORY? 
Did you use dialogue to develop the events? 
Did you use pacing to develop the events chronologically? 
Did you use transition words, phrases, and clauses to connect ideas and 
events? (Avoid then, next, first, last, etc.) 
Did you use description to develop the events? 
Did you use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and