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Narrative Writing

Think and Share What are some examples of narrative writing? What are strategies that writers use in a narrative? What strategies do you use? Why might a person choose to write a narrative? *Be ready to share with the class!

What is Narrative Writing? ●A narrative is a story containing specific elements that work together to create interest for not only the author but also the reader. ●This type of writing makes the reader feel as if he or she were part of the story, as if it was being told directly to him or her.

Writing a Narrative ➔ The first important thing to remember about a narrative essay is that it tells a story. The author may write about: ◆ an experience or event from his or her past ◆ a recent or an ongoing experience or event ◆ something that happened to somebody else, such as a parent or a grandparent

Writing a Narrative: PLOT ●Remember the Elements of Fiction ●Narratives should an have exposition, rising action, climax, falling action & resolution ●Narratives need a compelling conflict

Writing a Narrative: Characters Characters, real or imaginative, should be brought to life through the narrative. If a character is not described well, the story will not be believable.

Writing a Narrative ➔ A narrative takes a moment and completely EXPANDS it. ZOOM in on ONE moment. ◆ Show, DO NOT tell!! ◆ Don’t be obvious!!! ➔ Examples?

Writing a Narrative ➔ The writing in a narrative essay should be lively and interesting. ➔ Engage the reader's interest by adding details or personal observations. ➔ Use descriptive language (verbs, adjectives, and adverbs)

Strategies for Narrative Writing 1. MAGIC THREE: Three groups of words, usually separated by commas, that create a poetic rhythm or add support for a point ◆ ex: My dog was my best friend, my partner-in- crime, my companion. ex: I love food. I love to eat food, to cook food, and to learn about food. Note: When using “threes”, the words stay consistent within the list (e.g. “my” “to”)

Strategies for Narrative Writing 2. FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE: Comparisons, word choice, and strategies that add “spice” to writing by painting a vivid picture for the reader ◆ metaphors, similes, personification, imagery ◆ ex: He was pacing the room, as if waiting for the President. ◆ ex: The wind slapped her cheek as she ran through the empty park.

Strategies for Narrative Writing 3. SPECIFIC DETAILS for EFFECT: Instead of general, vague descriptions, specific sensory details help the reader visualize the person, place, or thing you are describing ◆ appeal to the senses ◆ be as specific as possible within the moment 4. REPETITION for EFFECT: Repeat specifically chosen word/phrases to make a point, stress certain ideas for the readers ◆ ex: The rain poured. The rain drenched. The rain destroyed.

Strategies for Narrative Writing 5. EXPANDED MOMENT: Instead of “speeding” past a moment, emphasize and expand upon a specific action. ◆ Ex: Instead of discussing the first day of school, focus on the action of the very first period of the day 6. HUMOR: Laughter is powerful, even if subtle ◆ Don’t force it

Strategies for Narrative Writing 7.HYPHENATED MODIFIERS: hyphenated words often cause the reader to take notice ex: Sally, the girl-wh0-must-always-be-correct, kept trying to show off in class. ex: Voldemort=He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named 8.FULL-CIRCLE ENDING: Wrap-up endings; close by repeating a phrase or anecdote you began with

Narrative Writing: Style ●The figurative language (similes, metaphors, etc.), sensory imagery, vivid verbs, strong sentences, dialogue, and point of view that makes each author unique. ●Every student has his/her own style and technique. Although we have the same topic, everyone will write differently. ●You still need to follow the rules of writing: spelling, capitalization, grammar, punctuation!!

Let’s Practice! Finish one of the following sentences and create a mini-narrative: 1. I fell asleep on the bus ride home. When I woke up Even though the sky was dark and cloudy, I decided to… 3. I knew I would probably be grounded, so I...