ENGL 100
NARRATIVE ARAGRAPH REWRITING EMPLATE P : P T
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completed assignment. To complete the 4 steps, fill in the fields below with information as
described in the Narrative Paragraph: Prewriting Assignment Instructions. Be sure to
complete each component of the planning to ensure that your content is correct.
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Step 1: Narrative Paragraph: Prewriting
Topic: I started at rock bottom, and now I am here.
Attitude/Point: When you hit rock bottom, it can be extremely difficult to overcome the
emotional challenges you face. If you want to make a life-changing change, you need to
overcome an emotional barrier first.
Audience: These individuals struggle to keep a cheerful outlook and perspective on life,
despite avoiding substance misuse and other activities that could be hazardous to their
health. It is possible that they could improve their lifestyle if they were given the correct
guidance and encouragement.
Purpose: Substance abuse can lead to rock bottom. The right thing to do in these
situations is express compassion, understanding, and support. They also need help
developing alternative coping mechanisms for drugs and alcohol. It is the first step
towards help when you admit you need it.
Topic Sentence: Substance abuse can lead individuals to their own version of "rock
bottom," where they must face the consequences of their actions and decide whether they
want to continue the path to recovery after they have arrived at it.
Paragraph Plan:
oTopic sentence
oPhrase definition
oSelf-motivation
oEight reasons why hitting rock bottom can lead to a successful substance abuse
recovery.
oPersonal experience
oConclusion
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Step 2: Narrative Paragraph: First Draft
I struggled with substance abuse and reached rock bottom. I was helpless and overwhelmed. I
had no control over my life and was destined to remain in the same circumstances indefinitely.
Thankfully, I received help and turned my life around. My life is now healthier and more
satisfying. I experienced loss of control, helplessness, hopelessness, and extreme sadness and
despair at my lowest point. I needed assistance, direction, perseverance, patience, courage,
resilience, discipline, and a firm belief in my own abilities to turn my life around. These crucial
elements allowed me to take back control of my life and build a better future for myself. I
experienced a sense of loss of control over my life when I battled substance abuse. I was in a
terrible place and didn't think there was any hope for improvement. I felt destined to remain there
forever, because I was caught in an addiction cycle. I am glad I asked for assistance, because
that's how I got the encouragement I needed to make a change in my life. I regained control of
my life through dedication, work, determination, and support from those around me. I began my
journey toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.
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Step 3: Narrative Paragraph: Rewriting
When I reached rock bottom with my struggles with substance abuse. I felt helpless and
overwhelmed. I felt stuck in my current circumstances because my life was out of control. My
life was out of and I felt stuck in my current circumstances.control, I am grateful that I received
help, which allowed me to turn my life around, and live a healthier and more satisfying life. At
my lowest point, I experienced loss of control, helplessness, hopelessness, and extreme sadness
and despair. I experienced loss of control, helplessness, hopelessness, and extreme sadness and
despair at my lowest point. I needed assistance, direction, perseverance, patience, courage,
resilience, discipline, and a firm belief in my own abilities to turn my life around. These crucial
elements allowed me to take back control of my life and build a better future. These crucial
elements allowed me to take back control of my life and build a better future for myself. I
experienced a sense of loss of control over my life when I battled substance abuse. I was in a
bad place and didn't think things could get better. I was in a terrible place and didn't think
there was any hope for improvement. I felt destined to remain there forever, because I was
caught in an addiction cycle. Asking for help was the right decision, because I received the
support and guidance needed to make a change in my life. I am glad I asked for assistance,
because that's how I got the encouragement I needed to make a change in my life. Through
dedication, work, determination, and support from those around me, I regained control of my
life. I regained control of my life through dedication, work, determination, and support from
those around me. My journey to a healthier and more fulfilling life has been difficult, but I am
grateful for the progress I have made. began my journey toward a healthier and more fulfilling
life
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Step 4: Narrative Paragraph: Honor Statement
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By typing my name in the space provided, I certify that all words and ideas in my writing
assignment are mine alone, and, if I used another person’s words or ideas (by summarizing,
paraphrasing, or directly quoting), I gave credit to that author, and I also put quotation marks
around any direct quotations.
By signing my name, I also understand that if I have copied someone else’s ideas or words, I
have plagiarized, and I understand that the penalty for plagiarism is course failure.
Student Name: _ Rachel
Hewitt __________
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