Reflective Essay
The Writing Process
Writing Goal: To write a personal narrative/reflective essay about a watermark event in
your life. A watermark event (or experience) is one that has left its mark upon you, even
after time has passed by.
You will want to select an experience that you have vivid memories about and one that has had
a lasting impact upon your life.
______ Brainstorming/Pre-Write Chart (Part I)
______ Free Write
______ Details Graphic Organizer (Part II)
______ Narrative Suspense/Dialogue Graphic Organizer (Part III)
______ Plot Chart (Part IV)
______ Outline (Part V)
______ Rough Draft (Part VI)
______ Peer-editing (Part VII)
______ Final Draft (Part VIII)
Reflective Essay
The Writing Process
Writing Goal: To write a personal narrative/reflective essay about a watermark event in
your life. A watermark event (or experience) is one that has left its mark upon you, even
after time has passed by.
You will want to select an experience that you have vivid memories about and one that has had
a lasting impact upon your life.
______ Brainstorming/Pre-Write Chart (Part I)
______ Free Write
______ Details Graphic Organizer (Part II)
______ Narrative Suspense/Dialogue Graphic Organizer (Part III)
______ Plot Chart (Part IV)
______ Outline (Part V)
______ Rough Draft (Part VI)
______ Peer-editing (Part VII)
______ Final Draft (Part VIII)