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A guided writing assistant that helps students develop narrative paragraphs through interactive questioning, personalized feedback, and structured storytelling support—without writing for them.

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Workflow for Collaborating with NarrativeCoach AI

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Workflow for Collaborating with NarrativeCoach AI

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Outlining (initial and revised versions)

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Outlining (initial and revised versions)

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Topic sentence:

Kainan reveals his tragic past to a woman laining how his people’s actions led to the Moorwen’s vengeance.

Beginning:

Kainan and a woman by the fire as he begins telling her about his past. He explains that his people were explorers who discovered the Moorwen’s planet. Seeing it as a resource for expansion, they exterminated the creatures and built their own settlements.

Middle:

Believing the Moorwen were completely wiped out, Kainan and his people lived in peace. However, one Moorwen survived in hiding. It watched as its kind was slaughtered and patiently waited for revenge. When Kainan returned home, thinking the danger had passed, the Moorwen attacked his village, killing his wife, child, and everyone he loved.

Climax:

Kainan’s voice grows heavy with sorrow as he admits that he was responsible for the tragedy. There were no gods to stop what happened, no divine intervention—just the consequences of his actions.

End:

Looking at her, Kainan concludes his story with a bitter truth: “There is no gods. It was just me.” His confession carries deep regret, revealing the weight of his guilt and loss.

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In a world destroyed by various monsters, a man and a woman sit together by the fire. The man exhales deeply before speaking. “I come from a world far beyond yours. My people were explorers, and we found the planet of the Moorwen. We thought we had the right to take what we wanted.” His voice is laced with regret. “So, we exterminated the creatures, believing they were nothing more than mindless beasts.” His gaze drops, as if ashamed to meet the woman’s eyes. She watches him closely, her expression shifting from curiosity to quiet sorrow. She doesn’t interrupt, but her fingers tighten slightly around the edge of her cloak.

His voice falters for a moment before he continues. “We didn’t realize that one had survived. It was patient, waiting for its revenge. When I returned to my home, thinking everything was safe. The Moorwen descended upon my village, and it killed everyone I loved. I was too late to stop it.” He swallows hard, the words tasting like poison.

After a long silence, he looks down at the ground. She shifts slightly closer, and though she says nothing, her eyes reflect an understanding deeper than words. He finally looks up and says “There were no gods. Just me.”

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Reflection on the Outlining and Drafting Process

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Reflection on the Outlining and Drafting Process

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This assignment helped me refine storytelling by focusing on emotional depth and character interaction. Initially, I summarized events, but revising the first sentence to highlight Kainan’s burden made the scene more immersive. Strengthening the woman's empathy also taught me the power of subtle details—her body language and silence conveyed more than words.

Through this process, I realized storytelling isn’t just about events but how characters feel and react. This experience has improved my ability to create deeper, more engaging narratives.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ca6B7OxgK-6ZLb9H8EOP4lifb0Vy_Sr_IKF8weu9MX0/edit?usp=drivesdk

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In an unknown, small corner of the Earth, a mysterious island is located. Everyone who once steped here will definitely say that althought the temperature is quite low, the atmosphere is warm and tranquil. In the soft morning sunshine, the land where is covered with heavy snow creates a dreamlike atmosphere. In the middle of the wonderful land stands a wooden cabin with historical traces. It wears a hat made of snow and exhales deeply from the long, straight chimney. Besides, the cabin is full of nice and warm lights, which can make people who see this scene feel cozy and peaceful. If people get lost, they can follow the glimmer to find the right direction. Surrounding the cabin are tall, lush pine trees blanketed in frost, which forms a serene forest.

A couple dressed in winter clothes is walking hand-in-hand and dog walking at the edge of a small dock by a shimmering, clear and sparkling lake. Moreover, they're accompanied by their cute, black and fluffy dog. The lake reflects the slightly yellow sunlight and the dense forest. These views enhances the idyllic and undisturbed setting. The combination of crisp frost and hopeful cabin lights brings the heartwarming contrast. This scene not only feels both chilly and comforting but also evokes a deep sense of happiness and contentment.

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Through comparing my own revision with those of my peers and the AI, I have gained a clearer understanding of both my strengths and the areas where I can improve. One of the strengths of my version is its clear and concise structure, without being overly wordy. However, after reviewing the AI's version, I noticed that my writing could benefit from more polished transitions and a more natural flow in the sentence structure. For example, the AI used phrases like “the atmosphere also varies” and “understanding these differences helps travelers…” which made the paragraph feel more fluid and purposeful, leading to a stronger conclusion.

One weakness in my version is that while it is informative, it lacks a personal or engaging tone. The AI’s version feels more reader-friendly, especially in the final sentence which ties the comparison back to the reader’s decision-making. That gave the whole piece a more practical and relatable feel, something my version could use more of.

From reviewing these revisions, I also learned a few useful techniques. First, the AI’s consistent use of parallel sentence structures helped keep the comparison organized and easy to follow, such as “mountains offer…, while beaches….” I also appreciated the use of slightly more descriptive language, which added warmth without becoming too informal.

Finally, the rationale provided by both peers and AI highlighted the importance of purpose in writing. It’s not just about listing differences, but also about guiding the reader toward understanding or making a decision. This shift in mindset helped me realize that comparison writing should also consider the reader’s perspective and experience. In the future, I hope I can apply these insights by improving my transitions, adding a more personal tone, and strengthening the overall flow of my writing.

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Over the past few writing assignments, I’ve received feedback that highlighted both what I’m doing well and where I still need to improve. One strength that came up often was my ability to create vivid, engaging scenes, especially through the use of sensory details and emotional language. Whether I was writing a narrative or a descriptive paragraph, I was often successful in building atmosphere and helping readers feel connected to the moment.

However, the feedback also pointed out a few areas that need work. One recurring issue was the clarity of my topic sentences. In both my narrative and classification paragraphs, the opening lines didn’t clearly introduce the main idea or theme. For example, in the narrative paragraph, while the setting was described well, it wasn’t clear what kind of emotional journey the protagonist would go through. And in the classification paragraph, my topic sentence talked about study habits but didn’t really grab attention or explain why this topic mattered.

Another challenge I noticed was with development, particularly in the middle parts of my paragraphs. In the narrative, the beginning and climax were strong, but the middle lacked enough emotional tension or detail about the character’s inner thoughts. This made the pacing feel uneven. Similarly, in the classification paragraph, my examples were a bit too brief and sometimes overlapped, which made the differences between categories less clear.

I also found that transitions and sentence flow could be improved. In the descriptive paragraph, for instance, even though the imagery was strong, the transitions between ideas felt slightly abrupt. That made it harder for the reader to fully stay immersed in the scene. In the classification piece, I used some basic linking phrases, but they weren’t always varied or smooth, which hurt the overall cohesion.

Unclear topic sentences, underdeveloped content, and choppy transitions, all of these issues had a real impact on the effectiveness of my writing. They sometimes made my ideas harder to follow or weakened the emotional impact I was aiming for. But recognizing these patterns has been helpful, because it reminded me that writing isn’t just about creative expression, it’s also about clarity, structure, and flow.

To work on these areas, I’ve set a few clear goals for myself. First, I’ll put more effort into crafting topic sentences that are not only clear but also engaging. I want the reader to understand exactly what to expect right from the start.

Second, I’ll spend more time planning and outlining before I write. This should help me develop the middle sections more thoroughly and avoid missing key ideas or emotional depth.

Third, I’ll actively work on improving transitions by using a wider range of linking words and sentence patterns. This should help my paragraphs read more smoothly and feel more connected.

And finally, I’ll be more careful with grammar and sentence clarity by proofreading closely, maybe even reading my work aloud or asking for peer feedback to catch awkward phrasing.

By applying these steps consistently, I hope to grow as a writer and produce paragraphs that are not only creative but also clear, cohesive, and compelling.