A narrative essay or speech is used to tell a story, often one that is based on personal experience.

Here are some easy narrative essay topics that work well for kids:
 Describe your most recent birthday party.
 Tell the story of your first day of school.
 Who is your best friend?
 Have you ever helped others?
 Describe your favorite animal(s)
 What is your dream for the future?

Narrative writing is a style of writing that uses the technique of narration to present a series of
events that leads to an expected or unexpected end. In other words, it is a writing style that is
used to tell a story.

a) The happiest moment during the holidays

b) Making a new friend during the holidays

c) My first time traveling alone

d) My most memorable holiday ever

e) How Often Do You Treat Yourself to Something Special?

f) How Often Do You Just ‘Hang Out’ With Others?

g) What Are You Grateful For?

h) Where Do You Find Peace and Quiet?

i) Do You Spend Enough Time With Other People?

j) Do You Talk to Yourself?

k) Is Clutter a Problem in Your Life?

l) How Do You Remember What You Need to Remember?

m) When and For What Reasons Do You Seek Silence?

n) How Do You Greet Your Friends and Family?

o) What Is the Most Wholesome Thing You’ve Seen Lately?

p) What Role Have Mentors Played in Your Life?

q) Whom Do You Turn to for Good Advice?

r) What Can We Learn From Older Adults?

s) What Does the World Need to Know About an Important Person in Your Life?

t) Who Do You Turn To in a Crisis?

u) Who Is Someone You Would Like to Thank?

v) Have You Ever Written Fan Mail? If Not, Would You?

w) How Have You Coped With the Death of an Idol?

x) What Is It Like to Be a Teenager Now?

y) What Is the Best Thing About Being Your Age?

z) What Do Older Generations Misunderstand About Teenagers Today?

a) What Acts of Kindness Have You Witnessed or Participated In?

b) How Good Are You at Apologizing?
c) Do You Ever Laugh at the Misfortune of Others?
d) When Have You either Forgiven Someone or Been Forgiven Yourself?
e) Has Forgiving Someone Ever Made You Feel Better?
f) What Cultural Traditions Are Important to You?
g) How Do You Connect to Your Heritage?
h) Do You Feel Constricted by Gender Norms?
i) Have You Ever Been Told You Couldn’t Do Something Because of Your Gender?
j) What Are Your Expectations about Earning, Saving and Spending Money?
k) What Choices Do You Make About Money Every Day?
l) How Do You Get and Spend Money?
m) Have You Ever Tried to Make Money Online?
n) How Much Financial Help Do You Expect From Your Parents in the Future?
o) What Role Does Religion Play in Your Life?
p) How Often Do You Start Conversations about Faith or Spirituality?
 q) What Do You Think Are the Secrets to Happiness?

My Worst Trip

My experiences at Miami Airport and during the flight to Chicago on September 29, 2007
were terrible because I could not understand English. I came from Mexico, and that was my first
connecting trip out of my own country. After a long flight from my native country, I arrived at
Miami Airport. I had been so excited walking in an American airport until a uniformed officer
asked me something in English. I felt nervous because I did not speak English and did not know
how to answer her questions. I just shook my head. I was not walking excitedly anymore because
I realized that I did not speak the language. I already began to miss my own country! Suddenly, I
looked at my watch, and it said 12:30 pm. I was so hungry that I needed to eat something. I had
not eaten much on my first flight. I went to a small restaurant in the airport, looked at the
pictures of the menu on the screen, and decided to have a coke and a sandwich. I could not see
clearly or read what kind of sandwich that was, but it looked scrumptious [1]. I was just going to
point to the picture and tell the waiter what I wanted. He came and spoke fast. Because I did not
understand, I felt I had to say “Ok”. Well, he gave me a different meal, and it cost me almost
$20! This situation was awful [2]. I ate the meal in sad silence. I could not tell what it tasted like
because I was tired and upset. Finally, I got on my flight to Chicago in the evening. On the plane,
I wanted to drink water, but I did not know how to ask for it. I just stayed in my seat quietly and
felt despondent [3]. In the end, I met my family at the airport in Chicago at 11:30 pm. On our
way home, I told them about my nightmare. They comforted me, “Don’t worry. All will be fine.”
However, I could not shake off the feeling that I had just had a rocky start [4] on my life in this
new country. On that day, I made a promise to myself that I would have to study English really
hard.
Which ones are suitable for narrative paragraph titles?

1. My First Day at Harper College

2. Attending My Best Friend's Wedding
3. My Dream House
4. How to Register for Online Classes
5. Reasons for Taking a Yoga Class
6. My First Black Friday Shopping Trip
7. A Memorable Morning at the Beach
8. Different Types of Friends

My Memorable Interview

In my last year of high school in Japan, I learned an important lesson from a memorable

interview. I had applied to the Social Welfare Department of the college that I wanted to

enter. To be accepted, I had to pass an interview and answer questions about a book the college

professors had assigned. The book, what is the True Wealth, was a very famous book among

the people studying social welfare in Japan. One month before the interview, I read the

book but understood the topic only superficially. To help myself understand the topic better,

I then bought another book that described the current social situation in Japan. After reading it

many times, I was able to understand the topic of social welfare more clearly. In the middle of

February, I flew to the college for the interview. It was not a cold day, but I had chills because

of tension. I had never visited the prefecture where the college was located, so I felt the strain I

had never felt before. The interview day arrived. The applicants were called in one by one from

the waiting room. As soon as my name was called, I took a deep breath before entering
with a smile. The interview room was small, with six professors sitting across the

table. It appeared to be a normal interview situation, but when five cards were put side by side on

the table, I realized that it was not! I could not understand what the cards were for. My

nervousness grew. One professor instructed, “Please choose one card on the desk. You will see

our first question there about the assigned book.” It was like a card game! Fortunately,

I answered the question calmly and clearly. During the interview, I expressed my

opinions with confidence, thanks to the two books which I had read. At the end of the

interview, one professor asked me, “Have you read another book besides our assigned one?” At

that time, I thought, “Good for me!” I spoke about my additional book and explained why I had

chosen it, what I had learned from it, and how it had helped me with the interview. The

professors looked impressed. I was so glad that I almost jumped for joy. They nodded to me and

to each other. That afternoon, I flew back home, feeling happy. From this experience, I have

learned a lesson essential to my success. It is important to prepare elaborately before an

important event. Hard work in advance would give me confidence and help me in unexpected

situations.

The Day My Daughter Was Born

The day I met my daughter Ela has been the most significant day in my life. When I was in
my 38th week of pregnancy, my husband and I went to the hospital for a routine pre-natal exam.
While the doctor was checking me, she said, “We have to take the baby.” We were so shocked. If
I had not had a problem, she would not have said such a thing. Right away, she started to explain
my problem. My daughter could not move herself because there was not enough water in my
womb. Upon hearing this, I wanted to go back to my house to bring the baby stuff, but she did
not allow me. My husband was little panicked, for he did not know what to do. Actually, I was
so scared and also excited at the same time. My daughter was coming to my life! Our family had
been waiting for her arrival for a long time, and we could not wait to take her into our arms. In
the next ten minutes, the doctor did some tests on me and took me to the surgery room. I was not
aware how many minutes or hours had passed. When I opened my eyes, everything had already
finished. My first question was if she was OK. My doctor reassured me, “Don’t worry. She is
OK”. After that, the medical staff took me to my room. All my family members were waiting
eagerly there. I asked my husband if he had seen our daughter. He said no. We could not wait to
see her, and we were so happy, for she was born without any problem. Everybody in the room
was happy and asking how I was feeling. I had totally forgotten myself! Soon, the doctor brought
her to the room, and I will never forget the moment when I laid my eyes on her for the first time.
I cried so much from happiness. There was my little baby Ela, so tiny and soft, and most
important all, so beautiful! Her “baby smell” was the most heart-warming scent. My husband’s
face was full of joyful pride. Everyone wanted to hold Ela for a second but stopped as she was
sleeping soundly. At that moment, I understood that my life would change forever because of
this precious new life. I promised myself and her that I would always be by her side.