A personal narrative checklist is a list of essential elements to include when writing a story about a personal experience.
- Topic and Theme
- Clear main theme
- Relevant topic
- Personal connection to the topic
- Introduction
- Attention-grabbing opening
- Introduction to the setting
- Introduction to main characters
- Body
- Chronological order
- Vivid descriptions
- Sensory details
- Specific events
- Internal thoughts and feelings
- Dialogues
- Conclusion
- Reflective ending
- Restate the main theme
- Show how the character has changed
- Leave a lasting impression
- Language and Style
- Consistent point of view
- Varied sentence structure
- Appropriate tone
- Minimal grammar and spelling errors
- Active voice
- Transitions between paragraphs
- Editing and Revision
- Reread for clarity
- Seek feedback
- Revise for content
- Proofread for mechanics