Remember
to:
It is important to...
Write a title that will interest
Write in the past tense (unless
the reader.
commenting on present feel-
Set the scene. Include facts
ings or circumstances).
about who?, why?, where?,
Use time connectives
what? and when?
Include accurate descriptions.
Write in chronological order,
Use the first person (personal
including information that is
account) or the third person
amusing, exciting, significant
(impersonal account).
to interest your reader.
Use direct quotes or reported
Start paragraphs with a
speech where relevant (if this is
topic sentence
possible).
Write a conclusion.