Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Fusion: Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1 Ch. 7 - Narration

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Using a time line, write five steps you took as you prepared for today’s class. Activity Time Line - Key Actions in Order 1.First,... 2.Second,

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Using the time line below, write out five steps you took as you prepared for today’s class. Activity Time Line - Key Actions in Order- Sample Answer 1.First, I looked at the syllabus. 2.Second, I did the required reading for today’s class. 3.Then, I went online and answered the homework questions. 4.After that, I got a good night of sleep. 5.Finally, this morning, I packed up my course materials and headed off to class.

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek 1.Understand narration. 2.Learn reading strategies. 3.Read and react to a professional paragraph. 4.Read and react to a professional essay. 5.Practice reading skills. 6.Plan a narrative paragraph. 7.Write the first draft. 8.Revise the writing. 9.Edit the writing. Learning Outcomes for the Chapter

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Narration – to give an account of an event Autobiography - shares the story of a writer’s life An autobiography is often a collection of personal narratives. For example: A book about Barack Obama’s life. Personal narrative - focuses on one specific event or experience A single narrative highlights a memorable moment or a life-changing event. For example: The day that Barack Obama graduated from law school. Understanding Narration

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Reading strategies for narratives: Develop a time line Learning Reading Strategies Time Line - Key Actions in Order 1.First,... 2.Second,

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Reading strategies for narratives Answer the 5 W’s and H: Who was involved in the experience? What happened? When did it happen? Where did it happen? Why did it happen? How did it happened? Learning Reading Strategies

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Strategies for reading and reacting to narration Before you read, answer these three questions: What do the title and first sentence tell you about the text? What might be the author’s purpose? What questions would you like answered? (Name two.) Reading and Reacting to Narration

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek As you read, make it your goal to: 1.Identify the topic and main idea. 2.Locate the key supporting details. 3.Study the ending and consider answering the 5 W’s and H about the story as you study the ending. Reading and Reacting to Narration

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Strategies for finding details in narrations: Sensory details share sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures. Dialogue shares the conversation between people. Personal thoughts and feelings reveal the writer’s state of mind. Practicing Reading Skills

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Strategies for planning a narrative paragraph: 1.Select a topic 2.Organize details with chronological order (use a time line) 3.Gather sensory details (use a sensory chart) Planning a Narrative Paragraph

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Strategies for drafting: When you write a narrative paragraph, you are essentially sharing a story. Consider these storytelling techniques to interest your readers. To make your beginning special, start right in the middle of the action (rather than starting with a more traditional topic sentence). To keep your reader in suspense, leave out certain details that give the ending away. To give your story impact, include dialogue, but be selective. To bring your writing to an effective end, look around you for ideas. Writing the First Draft

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Strategies for revising writing: Add specific verbs and modifiers General NounSpecific Noun The place was beautiful.The valley was beautiful. The room smelled. The Presidential Suite smelled. General VerbSpecific Verb My thighs hurt.My thighs ached. The egg broke.The egg cracked into pieces. Revising the Writing

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek In some narrative paragraphs, dialogue may be used to reveal the personalities of the people involved in the story. Direct quotation – when you use someone’s exact words For example: “The economic depression cost me my job,” noted Jim Gomez. Indirect quotation – when you share what people say without using their exact words (paraphrase) For example: Jim mentioned that he lost his job during the economic depression. Editing the Writing

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Strategies for using punctuation with quotation marks: When periods or commas follow the quotation, place them before the closing quotation mark. “Never be afraid to ask for help,” advised Mr. Lee. When question marks or exclamation points follow the quotation, place them before the closing quotation mark if they belong with the quoted words. Otherwise, place them after the quotation mark. “Bill, do you want to go to the gym with me?” I asked. When semicolons or colons follow the quotation, place them after the quotation mark. He said, “Absolutely not”; however, he relented and left work. Editing the Writing

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Strategies for correcting your writing: Words 1. Have I used specific nouns and verbs? 2. Have I used more action verbs than “be” verbs? Sentences 3. Have I varied the beginnings and lengths of my sentences? 4. Have I combined short choppy sentences? 5. Have I avoided shifts in sentences? 6. Have I avoided fragments and run-ons? Editing the Writing

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Conventions 7. Do I use correct verb forms (he saw, not he seen)? 8. Do my subjects and verbs agree (she speaks, not she speak)? 9. Have I used the right words (their, there, they’re)? 10. Have I capitalized first words and proper nouns and adjectives? 11. Have I punctuated dialogue correctly? 12. Have I carefully checked my spelling? Editing the Writing

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Activity Briefly share a narration (story) that has been told in your family for generations. In your narration, be sure to address the five W’s and H. Who was involved in the experience? What happened? When did it happen? Where did it happen? Why did it happen? How did it happened?

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek Activity Briefly share a narration (story) that has been told in your family for generations. In your narration, be sure to address the five W’s and H.

Fusion, Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 1Kemper/Meyer/Van Rys/Sebranek