Narrative Argument
Narrative Argument
Narrative Argument
We
will
pay
particular
attention,
when
discussing
these
essays,
to
the
argumentative
issue,
to
the
writer's
position,
and
to
the
narrative
itself--to
its
structure,
pacing,
and
emphasis;
to
its
rendering
of
people
and
places;
and
to
it
use
of
details,
style,
tone,
and
language
which
help
to
make
the
argument.
For
this
essay,
pick
an
experience
you
have
had,
one
that
involves
some
sort
of
controversy.
Then,
craft
a
narrative
essay
which
tells
the
story
of
your
experience
while
at
the
same
time
making
clear
your
position
on
the
controversial
issue.
We
will
have
time
in
class
to
brainstorm
ideas
for
this.
The
final
draft
of
your
essay
should
be
at
least
two
(2)
pages
long
but
no
longer
than
four
(4)
pages,
double-spaced
and
word-processed,
with
1.0
margins,
and
a
12-point
font
(Arial
or
Times
New
Roman).
No
title
page
is
needed;
put
your
name,
the
course,
my
name,
and
the
date
in
the
upper
left-hand
corner
of
the
first
page.
We
will
work
on
the
initial
steps
of
this
essay
together
as
a
class.
A
first
draft
of
this
essay
is
due
on
____________________;
a
revised
draft
of
this
essay
is
due
for
peer
review
on
____________________.
The
final
draft
is
due
____________________.
Please
remember
that
not
having
a
draft
ready
at
these
times
will
result
in
a
diminished
essay
grade.
Picking
an
Experience:
Consider
the
"major
areas"
of
your
life--at
home,
at
school,
at
work,
at
church,
in
the
community.
Consider
"negative"
experiences
you've
had--those
that
upset
you,
humiliated
you,
or
angered
you.
You
might
then
"argue"
against
these
things
happening
again,
that
something
should
be
done,
changed,
or
abolished.
Also
consider
"positive"
experiences
you've
had--those
that
made
you
laugh,
made
you
happy,
or
reaffirmed
in
you
something
you
strongly
believe.
You
might
then
"argue"
that
these
things
are
important,
that
they
are
useful
and
necessary,
or
that
something
should
be
continued,
be
created,
be
reinstated.
Beware
of
"common"
personal
narrative
topics
that
might
have
already
been
done
too
much:
someone
injured
or
killed
in
a
drunk-driving
accident,
someone
committing
suicide,
a
wonderful
hunting
experience,
etc.
If
you
choose
one
of
these
kinds
of
topics,
be
sure
you
have
your
own
unique
angle
or
approach
to
it.
Reminders:
The
experience
you
are
writing
about
should
have
involved
you
in
some
way,
either
as
a
participant
or
as
a
first-hand
observer.
Your
position
(thesis)
on
the
controversial
issue
should
be
clearly
understood,
but
you
don't
have
to
state
it
explicitly--it
can
be
implied.
You
will
need
to
carefully
consider
your
intended
audience--it
need
not
be
an
"academic"
one
this
time.
Spend
time
deciding
who
you
are
writing
to,
where
your
essay
might
appear,
and
then
clearly
define
and
describe
your
chosen
audience
in
your
reflection
letter.
Process:
When
you
hand
in
the
"final"
draft
of
this
essay,
you
will
also
include
all
of
the
work
you
did
in
the
process
of
writing
this
essay:
your
reading
notes,
your
prewriting,
your
drafts,
and
your
peer
review
notesEvaluation:
Your
essay
will
be
evaluated
through
a
consideration
of
the
following
questions: