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Unit 2: Humour Writing: How To Write A Narrative Paragraph

The document provides guidance on writing a narrative paragraph, including that it should include enough details about the event, use simple past tense, have correct spelling and punctuation, and answer questions like what happened, when, where, who was involved, and the main events. It also provides two example narrative paragraphs, one about a funny incident of a woman falling at school and embarrassing her teacher, and another about a traumatic first day of school where a young boy was bullied and hit with a rock.

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Unit 2: Humour Writing: How To Write A Narrative Paragraph

The document provides guidance on writing a narrative paragraph, including that it should include enough details about the event, use simple past tense, have correct spelling and punctuation, and answer questions like what happened, when, where, who was involved, and the main events. It also provides two example narrative paragraphs, one about a funny incident of a woman falling at school and embarrassing her teacher, and another about a traumatic first day of school where a young boy was bullied and hit with a rock.

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Unit 2 : humour

Writing : how to write a narrative paragraph.

The paragraph should have many characteristics:


- The paragraph should include enough information about the
event.
- The sentences should be short and clear.
- The verbs should be used in appropriate tense. (simple past)
- The words should be spelt correctly.
- There should be correct punctuation.

Your paragraph should answer the following questions:


- What is the event? (topic sentence)
- When?
- Where?
- Who are the people involved?
- What are the main events?
- Does your paragraph include appropriate linking word?
- If it is a funny event; what was the funny thing?

Example 1: funny story

I still remember the first day I wore my first high heels. I was
coming out of my English class one afternoon. I was wearing my brand
new high heels and I was happy about it. Unfortunately, my happiness
didn’t last very long. I lost my balance while coming down the stairs
and started to wobble. Suddenly, I knew I was going to fall. As I fell, I
grabbed on to someone’s legs to prevent myself from falling. Of
course it didn’t help and I fell anyway. But imagine my horror when I
saw what I was holding on to. It was my Islamic teacher’s jeans. I had
pulled them down when I fell. I looked up and I saw him standing with
his jeans around his ankles. I don’t know who was more embarrassed
then, me or him. I will never forget this event no matter how long I
live.
Example 2: Narrative paragraph

My first day at school was very terrifying and unforgettable. I was


only five years old when my parents decided to take me to a primary
school. At first, everything was good. Two hours later, it was the
playtime. I was standing in the play yard all alone as I knew no one in
the school. Later, a group of students came and started a conversation
with me. They were very nice. Suddenly, I discovered that I was just a
part of their amusement. They had other plans for me. I was bullied to
death. I still remember all the bad words they called me which were
very inappropriate for a 5 years old kid. Few minutes later, they went
away. I thought I got rid of them but in a sudden, something very hard
and sharp hit my head. It was a rock. I started bleeding and I thought I
was going to die. They took me to a hospital near the school and I
made it. I didn’t die. Finally, my parents were convinced that I wasn’t
old enough for the primary school. I will never forget my first day at
school.

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