The first important thing to remember about a narrative essay is that it tells a story. The author may write about. 1  an experience or event from his or her past. 2  a recent or an ongoing experience or event. 3  something that happened to somebody else, such as a parent or a grandparent.
The drafting phase of the writing process entails the actual composing of the text. During this phase, writers use prewriting activities to generate a piece of writing in rough form.
Pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing will be explained and tips given as to the best ways to teach each step. 1  Understanding the Pre-Write Component of the Writing Process. 2  The Writing Process: Writing a Rough Draft.  The Writing Process : Revision Lesson Plan. written by: Margie â¢ edited by: SForsyth â¢ updated: 2/14/2012. After the rough drafts are complete, students should begin the process of revising their essays. slide 1 of 1. Here it comes, the part of the writing process that is most like pulling teethâ¦. Revision! While totally necessary and arguably the most important part of writing, getting your students to revise can be difficult to say the least.