Traits of Writing Narrative Writing Telling a Story

Traits of Writing

Narrative Writing Telling a Story

Narrative Writing �Has a beginning, middle and an ending �Has vivid characters, detailed setting, interesting problem(conflict), suspenseful complications/rising action, exciting climax/falling action, satisfying resolution and meaningful theme �Has an organized series of events �Incorporates Dialogue �Uses Sensory Detail (appeals to the reader’s 5 senses)

Avoid Character Clash � When incorporating dialogue (conversation), if a new character speaks, change paragraphs, so it is clear who is speaking. � Wrong � Kelli said, "I want my band shirt back right now. You didn't have permission to borrow it. " "No, " said Paul, "but you didn't have permission to take my CD either, and I can see it on your desk. " � Right � Kelli said, "I want my band shirt back right now. You didn't have permission to borrow it. " � "No, " said Paul, "but you didn't have permission to take my CD either, and I can see it on your desk. "

Appeal to Your Reader’s Senses �Sensory detail is creating imagery by using the five senses – sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. � As humans, we learn about the world and our surroundings through our senses. A reader needs to feel engaged in the written world you are creating. � Writing that incorporates sensory images engages the reader and makes the writing come alive. �It quickens the pulse, gives you goose bumps and makes you taste, hear, feel, see and smell what is going on in the story.

Brainstorm: Fill in the plot of your story. 1. Setting 2. Characters 3. Conflict 4. Rising Action 5. Climax/Falling Action 6. Resolution 7. Theme