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NARRATION

Chapter 15

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NARRATION

Narrative writing involves writing about events in the story in which they occurred (time sequence order)

The purpose is to tell a story.

Can be fiction or non-fiction

Uses first, second, or third person. Include dialogue!

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NARRATION PROJECT

  • This project has 2 parts:
    • 2 page written essay
    • Presentation with illustrations

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Steps:

    • Write the essay. Make sure to go through the complete writing process. (What are the steps again?)
    • Create a PowerPoint that has a minimum of 5 slides.
    • Each slide should contain pictures ONLY.
    • You will read the final draft of your essay aloud to the class. You will use your Powerpoint with pictures to illustrate your ideas.
    • You are essentially creating a “live movie” for your classmates.

***Make sure you practice! You must click the pictures at the right time for maximum of effect. Make sure you pronounce your words correctly and that your voice conveys the TONE of the story.

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CHOOSING A TOPIC

Try listing as a form of prewriting (pg. 240)

Should be limited to a certain event or time period

How you decided to try skydiving

The first time you cried at a movie

Write what you know!

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SUPPORTING DETAILS

Background

Action Details

Sensory details

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ORGANIZATION

  • Introduction-first paragraph
    • Hook/lead
    • Thesis statement
  • Body-multiple paragraphs
    • Development/details
    • Support your thesis
  • Conclusion-final paragraph
    • Restatement of thesis
    • Summarize information
    • NO NEW INFORMATION!

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MLA FORMATTING

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Narrative Writing is storytelling and consists of characters, conflict, plot, setting, and theme. Narrative writing can be fiction or non-fiction. Writers may use first or third person when telling their story.
  • Important elements:
  • Have a beginning, middle, end
  • Multiple supporting paragraphs which support a thesis
  • Interesting introduction
  • Strong conclusion which explains a solution or resolution
  • Use sophisticated vocabulary

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SPECIFICATIONS

  • MLA formatting
  • Minimum of 2 pages
  • Powerpoint with pictures ONLY; minimum of 5 slides
  • Submit outline, first draft, and final draft (due on a Sunday)
  • Meet with EPP writing mentor
  • Participate in peer editing
  • Opportunity to conference with teacher if needed

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