A personal narrative expresses your feelings, thoughts, and experiences during a given situation.  It typically ends with a lesson learned, or a moment you won't soon forget.   Here is an outline of a personal narrative essay. 

• Introduction: 

• Hook 

• Present the main idea/focal point of the story - this is the message or the moment the story will be centered around 

• Body Paragraph 1: Beginning 

• Use transition words to move the story forward 

• Body Paragraph 2: Middle 

• Use transition words to move the story forward 

• Body Paragraph 3: End 

• Use transition words to move the story forward 

• Conclusion: 

• Lesson the author learned 

• What has changed in the author’s life since this moment? 

• How has this moment impacted his/her life? 

These narratives are typically filled with emotions, feelings, and creativity.