Narrative Writing Lesson 2 Notes What is Narrative

Narrative Writing Lesson #2 Notes

What is Narrative Writing? �Narrative story. Writing tells a story or part of a ◦ Can also be a reflection – but, still told as a story. �Used in novels, short stories, biographies, autobiographies, historical accounts, essays, poems, and plays. �Follows a specific format similar to the plot of a story (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)

Narrative Writing � Narrative writing should have all of the below included in some way because you are telling a story! � Plot Format ◦ ◦ ◦ Exposition / Introduction Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution / Conclusion � Other ways to make your narrative writing successful and interesting include these using these characteristics: ◦ Conflict ◦ Description - so the reader can picture your story happening ◦ Characterization – developing characteristics (qualities or traits) for the characters in your story ◦ Setting (time and place) ◦ Theme - purpose ◦ Point of View – 1 st person (I, my) or 3 rd person (he, she) ◦ Sequencing - order (chronological, flashbacks, etc. ) ◦ Transitions (first, next)

Narrative Writing Assignment With today being Friday the 13 th, you will be writing about superstition. ◦ Write a story about a time when you were superstitious about something. If you can’t think of a time like this, make up a story about someone acting superstitious or using superstition in some way.