INTRODUCTION AND RESOLUTION

Miss, I’m ever-so excited to revise my introduction, but I don’t quite remember the purpose or structure of it…

can you help?

What is the purpose and structure of my intro in this

personal narrative? Purpose To establish for your reader who you

were BEFORE your significant event Structure

Hook (way to engage your reader) Description of who you were BEFORE

your significant event Transition into your thesis Thesis (lesson learned)

The Triangle Structure

Hook

Who I was BEFORE the

significant event

Transition

Thesis (lesson learned)

General

Specific

The Triangle Structure

HookWho I was

BEFORE the significant event

Transition

Thesis (lesson learned)

Structure Breakdown

Hook (engage the reader)

Structure Breakdown

Hook (engage the reader) While waiting for my ice cream, I witnessed something horrible.

The Triangle Structure

Hook

Who I was BEFORE the significant

eventTransition

Thesis (lesson learned)

Structure Breakdown

Who I was BEFORE

Structure Breakdown

Who I was BEFORE I always relied on adults. I would wait for somebody else to take action, and I would just follow along with that decision. Whenever there was an emergency, I was not in charge.

The Triangle Structure

Hook

Who I was BEFORE the

significant event

TransitionThesis (lesson

learned)

Structure Breakdown

Transition to thesis

Structure Breakdown

Transition to thesis I never thought that a simple trip

to the mall would teach me so much about myself.

*This hints at your significant event.

The Triangle Structure

Hook

Who I was BEFORE the

significant event

Transition

Thesis (lesson learned)

Structure Breakdown

Thesis (lesson learned)

Structure Breakdown

Thesis (lesson learned) I learned I need to be more

independent.

The Triangle Structure

Hook

Who I was BEFORE the

significant event

Transition

Thesis (lesson learned)

General

Specific

Label Label Label

Take 2 minutes and reread your intro. Label each part we just discussed. Hook Who you were BEFORE the event Transition Thesis

Make a note of any components you are missing.

Thanks, Miss! I understand what I need to do for my

introduction, but what should I have in my resolution?

What is my purpose and structure of the resolution in my personal narrative? Purpose To establish for your reader who you

became AFTER your significant event. Structure

Rewording of thesis (lesson learned) Transition into who you are AFTER the

event Description of who you became AFTER the

event Concluding sentence

The Triangle Structure

Thesis (lesson learned)

Transition

Who I became AFTER the

significant event

Concluding Sentence

Specific

General

The Triangle Structure

Thesis (lesson learned)

Transition

Who I became AFTER the

significant event

Concluding Sentence

Specific

General

Resolution Structure

Rewording of Thesis

Resolution Structure

Rewording of Thesis After leaving the hospital, I

realized that I was at the point in life where I had to work toward my independence.

Remember my thesis: I learned I need to be more independent.*These are NOT the same sentence. I reworded it but kept the main idea.

DO NOT RESTATE YOUR THESIS. THAT. IS. BORRRRRRRING.

The Triangle Structure

Thesis (lesson learned)

TransitionWho I became

AFTER the significant event

Concluding Sentence

Specific

General

Resolution Structure

Transition to who I became AFTER the significant event

Resolution Structure

Transition to who I became AFTER the significant event I saw the value of being independent and responsible for myself.

The Triangle Structure

Thesis (lesson learned)

Transition

Who I became

AFTER the significant

eventConcluding Sentence

Specific

General

Resolution Structure

Who I became AFTER the significant lesson

Resolution Structure

Who I became AFTER the significant lesson

When at the mall, I had to be the one to call 911. By taking this initiative, I established the first step of my independence because I did not wait for an adult to take action. Now, I see the value in being independent, and I do not rely others. I applied for jobs by myself, I babysat to earn money, and I researched colleges without assistance.

The Triangle Structure

Thesis (lesson learned)

Transition

Who I became AFTER the

significant event

Concluding Sentence

Specific

General

Resolution Structure

Concluding Sentence

Resolution Structure

Concluding Sentence Being independent will improve not only your life but also help you become a role model for those around you.

The Triangle Structure

Thesis (lesson learned)

Transition

Who I became AFTER the

significant event

Concluding Sentence

Specific

General

Label Label Label

Take 2 minutes and reread your resolution. Label each part we just discussed. Rewording of thesis Transition Who you became AFTER the event Concluding sentence

Make a note of any components you are missing.

THESIS

BEFORE EVENT

HOOK

AFTER EVENT

CONCLUDING THOUGHT

General

General

Specific