Generating Ideas
After each topic below, write a short, one- or two-sentence description of a specific incident that could be used for a narrative paragraph. Write your answers inside the text box. After you finish the exercise, click on Email to email your work to your instructor, or click on Print to print a copy of your work.


1. An embarrassing situation that happened to you.




2. An experience that forced to you make some kind of change in your life or your goals.




3. A time when you performed a good deed.




4. An experience that moved you to tears.




5. A memorable experience as a child.




6. A frightening experience that caused your knees to shake or your stomach to churn.




7. A school experience when you received some kind of attention (positive or negative).




8. A time when honesty prevailed.




9. An experience that made you or someone else feel like a hero.




10. A humbling situation that taught you to be grateful for what you have in life.