This Reflective and Narrative Writing resource is designed to help students master the structure of five-paragraph essays while building confidence in their writing. Perfect for narrative writing units, reflective essays, and personal narratives, this resource is especially helpful for ELL, ESL, SPED, and reluctant writers who need extra scaffolding in narrative and reflective writing practice.

Why Teachers Love It

• Provides a clear structure for students who need extra support
• Builds confidence by moving from template → guided → independent writing
• Saves prep time with ready-to-use templates and samples
• Supports diverse learners including ELL, ESL, and special education students
• Flexible for both in-person and distance learning

What’s Included

Notes & Guides

• One-page overview of reflective and personal narrative essays
• Step-by-step guide for writing a narrative essay and narrative writing practice

Real Student Samples

• 3 authentic student essays (not polished “perfect” examples, but real-world models that students can relate to)

Fill-in-the-Blank Templates

• 3 five-paragraph essay frameworks: 1 reflective and 2 narrative

Why It Works

By combining narrative writing templates, reflective essay guides, and real student models, this resource gives students the structure they need while encouraging authentic writing. Struggling and reluctant writers gain confidence, while advanced students benefit from clear models and practice activities.