process: autobiographical incident essay
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1. analyze the prompt
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identify the key words or phrases to use when reading the text and writing the essay
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2. collect examples
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find and read relevant examples of autobiographical incident essays
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3. outline your story
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use a story outline or plot diagram to chart the events of the story: exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution.
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4. write the essay
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show the story from beginning to end and be sure to include meaningful dialogue and reflection
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5. peer review
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have a peer review/edit the story for story elements and mechanics
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6. revise the essay
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revise story for story elements and mechanics - including spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, fragment sentences, run-on sentences, MLA format
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7. turn it in--on time!
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turn in the story on time with the rough draft materials and any other composition materials
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*on demand/ test
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1,3,4 outline quickly beginning, middle, and end
