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Lesson 1 - Narrative Writing

The document outlines the objectives and elements of narrative writing, emphasizing the importance of structure, including introduction, body, and conclusion. It describes narrative writing as a means to tell stories, whether fictional or real, and highlights key components such as thesis statements, transitional sentences, and the moral or revelation in the conclusion. Additionally, it encourages personal expression through reflective narratives.

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Lesson 1 - Narrative Writing

The document outlines the objectives and elements of narrative writing, emphasizing the importance of structure, including introduction, body, and conclusion. It describes narrative writing as a means to tell stories, whether fictional or real, and highlights key components such as thesis statements, transitional sentences, and the moral or revelation in the conclusion. Additionally, it encourages personal expression through reflective narratives.

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READING AND

WRITING
WEEK 1 : PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH
DEVELOPMENT IN WRITING: NARRATION
OBJECTIVES:
1.Define narrative writing;
2.Dishtinguish the key to a good narrative
writing;
3.Engage in upper level of thinking as they learn
new material/ story; and
4. Write a personal or a reflective narrative.
WEEK 1 : PATTERNS OF PARAGRAPH
DEVELOPMENT IN WRITING: NARRATION
Reading & Writing
Narrative Writing
- Elements of Story
Patterns of Narrative Writing
- Introduction (Hook, Thesis)
- Body ( Transitional Sentenses)
- Conclusion (Moral, Revelation & Prediction)
READING MAKETH A FULL
MAN; CONFERENCE A
READY MAN; AND WRITING
AN EXACT MAN."
- FRANCIS BACON
READING
a process of meaning WRITING
construction through
interaction of reader, text a systematic skill that is
and context that involves
based on vocabulary,
word recognition,
grammar, semantics, and
comprehension, fluency, and
system of signals in the form
motivation.
of formal alphabet.
NARRATIVE WRITING
Narrative writing focuses on telling a
fictional story – one that is made up – or
a real-life story where the
author follows a plot structure.
a narrative essay always tells a story.
narrative is often anecdotal,
experiential, and personal, allowing
students to express themselves in a
creative and, quite often, moving
ways.
NARRATIVE WRITING SERVES VARIETY OF
PURPOSES:
it narrates;
it informs;
it entertains; and
it criticizes
TELL ME A
STORY!
ELEMENTS OF A STORY
SETTINGS
PLOT
CHARACTER
THEME
MOOD
ELEMENTS OF A STORY
SETTINGS - when and
where teh story happens.

PLOT -it is the sequesnce


of events.
ELEMENTS OF A STORY
CHARACTER - people
involve in the story.

THEME - it is the subject


talk or the basic idea of the
story.
ELEMENTS OF A STORY

MOOD- the tone of piece;


signifies the emotion/ feelings
of the narrator or speaker.
An effective narrative essay also
includes these elements:
Thesis - sets up the action in
the introduction.
Transition Sentences - connect
events and guide the reader.
An effective narrative essay also
includes these elements:

Conclusion - ends the story


action and provides a moral,
prediction, or revelation.
All narratives have a
beginning, middle and
and ending.
INTRODUCTION
(BEGINNING)

establishes the narrator's tone,


mood, voice and point of view;
the introduction must contain a
hook and a thesis.
NARRATIVE HOOK
- introductory part or opening of
the essay; grabs the attention and
helps the mood of the reader.
EXAMPLE
I had never been more
anxious in my life. I had just spent
the three endless hours trying to
get to the airport so that I could
travel home.
Who is the narrator and
why is he or she anxious?
Where is the exact
location of the airport?
What made the trip to
the airport seem endless?
THESIS
- expresses the main idea of the
essay and states the structure of
the information.
EXAMPLE
Now, as I watched the bus
driver set my luggage on the
airport sidewalk, I realized that my
frustration had only just begun.
EXAMPLE
I wanted my mother to watch
me race down the steep hill, so I
called out her name and then
nudged my bike forward.
EXAMPLE
Because his pride would not
allow him to apologize, Ken now had
to fight the bully, and he was
pretty sure he would not win.
Thesis statements will only
drop hints on the following
sequence.
BODY
(MIDDLE)

contains most of the supporting


information which is the plot;
can be arranged in numerous
ways; " Chronological Order"
TRANSITIONAL SENTENCES
1. to signal the end of the action
in one paragraph; and
2. to provide link to the action of
the next paragraph.
This was my first visit to the
international terminal of the airport,
and nothing was familiar. I could not
make sense of any of the signs.
Where was the check-in counter?
Where should I take my luggage? I
had no idea where the immigration
line was. I began to panic. What
time was it? Where was my plane? I
had to find help because I could not
be late!
I tried to ask a passing
businessman for help, but my words
all came out wrong. He just scowled
and walked away. What had
happened? I had been in this country
for the whole semester, and I could
not even remember how to ask for
directions. This was awful! Another
bus arrived at the terminal, and the
passengers stepped off carrying all
sorts of luggage. Here was my
chance! I could follow them to the
right place, and I would not have to
say a word.
CONCLUSION
(ENDING)

- brief statement of the main point;


it can deliver the moral of the
story; and
it can make a prediction or
revelation
EXAMPLE :
The little boy had finally
learned that telling the truth
was the most important thing
to do.
EXAMPLE : (MORAL)

The little boy had finally


learned that telling the truth
was the most important thing
to do.
EXAMPLE :
Every New Year's Eve, my
wife and I return to that
magical sport and remember
the selfless act that saved
our lives.
EXAMPLE : (REVELATION)

Every New Year's Eve, my


wife and I return to that
magical sport and remember
the selfless act that saved
our lives.
EXAMPLE :
I can only hope that one day
I will be able to do the same
for another traveler who is
suffering through a terrible
journey.
EXAMPLE : (PREDICTION)

I can only hope that one day


I will be able to do the same
for another traveler who is
suffering through a terrible
journey.
OTHER EXAMPLE :

" Putting Down the Gun"


(p.412) - Rebecca Walker
The idea for this book was
born night after a grueling
conversation with my then eleven-
year-old son. He had come home
from his progressive middle school
unnaturally quiet and withdrawn,
shrugging off my questioins of
concern with uncharacteristic
irritability. Where was the sunny,
chatty boy I dropped off that
morning ? What had befallen him in
the perilous halls of the middle school?
I backed off but kept a close eye on
him, watching clues.
After a big bowl of his favorite
pasta, he sat on the sofa in my study
and read his science textbook as I
wrote at my desk. We both enjoyed
this simple yet profound togetherness,
the two of us focused on our own
projects yet palpably connected. As
we worked under the soft glow of
paper lanterns, with the heat on high
and our little dog snoring at his feet
my son began to relax. I could feel a
shift as he began to remember, deep
in his body, that he was home, that
he was safe, that he did not have to
brace to protect himself from the
expectations of the outside world.
SHARE YOUR
INSIGHTS
THANK
YOU
SEE YOU NEXT MEETING!

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