Introduction and Resolution

1. Introduction and Resolution

2. 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?

3. 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)

4. The Triangle Structure General Hook Who I was BEFORE the significant event Transition Thesis (lesson learned) Specific

5. The Triangle Structure Hook Who I was BEFORE the significant event Transition Thesis (lesson learned)

6. Structure Breakdown • Hook (engage the reader)

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

8. The Triangle Structure Hook Who I was BEFORE the significant event Transition Thesis (lesson learned)

9. Structure Breakdown • Who I was BEFORE

10. 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.

11. The Triangle Structure Hook Who I was BEFORE the significant event Transition Thesis (lesson learned)

12. Structure Breakdown • Transition to thesis

13. 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.

14. The Triangle Structure Hook Who I was BEFORE the significant event Transition Thesis (lesson learned)

15. Structure Breakdown • Thesis (lesson learned)

16. Structure Breakdown • Thesis (lesson learned) • I learned I need to be more independent.

17. The Triangle Structure General Hook Who I was BEFORE the significant event Transition Thesis (lesson learned) Specific

18. 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.

19. Thanks, Miss! I understand what I need to do for my introduction, but what should I have in my resolution?

20. 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

21. The Triangle Structure Specific Thesis (lesson learned) Transition Who I became AFTER the significant event Concluding Sentence General

22. The Triangle Structure Specific Thesis (lesson learned) Transition Who I became AFTER the significant event Concluding Sentence General

23. Resolution Structure • Rewording of Thesis

24. 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.

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

26. The Triangle Structure Specific Thesis (lesson learned) Transition Who I became AFTER the significant event Concluding Sentence General

27. Resolution Structure • Transition to who I became AFTER the significant event

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

29. The Triangle Structure Specific Thesis (lesson learned) Transition Who I became AFTER the significant event Concluding Sentence General

30. Resolution Structure • Who I became AFTER the significant lesson

31. 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.

32. The Triangle Structure Specific Thesis (lesson learned) Transition Who I became AFTER the significant event Concluding Sentence General

33. Resolution Structure • Concluding Sentence

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

35. The Triangle Structure Specific Thesis (lesson learned) Transition Who I became AFTER the significant event Concluding Sentence General

36. 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.

37. General HOOK BEFORE EVENT Specific THESIS AFTER EVENT General CONCLUDING THOUGHT