Narrative WRiting Notes

2017-2018

Standard: Write narratives and other creative texts develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well- structured event sequences.

● Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.

● Use literary techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, rhythm, repetition, rhyme, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.

● Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole.

● Use details, figurative and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.

● Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative or creative text.

Elements of a Narrative1. Narration2. Narrative techniques3. Organization4. Figurative language and detail5. Conclusion/reflection

Narration: The Process of Telling a Story

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1: Narration: Problem, Situation, Observation

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3: Narration: Characterization→ How Characters are developed

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NArrative Techniques: develop experiences, events, and/or characters

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OrganizationUse a variety of techniques to sequence events so they build on one another to create a coherent whole

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Figurative Language and Detail:Tools used to convey a vivid picture of experiences, events, setting, and/or characters

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Conclusion: Create Closure that Makes Sense to the STory

Narration

● Choose a style of narrator (1st/3rd)

● Name him/her● 2 details about your narrator

Setting

● Where is the story taking place?● When is this story taking place?● How much time does this story

span?

Characters● Supporting character #1

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● Supporting character #2○ Detail○ Detail

● Any other (potential) supporting characters

Plot (3, 4)

● List three big things that will happen that will drive the plotline of your story

Conflict(s)

● Person vs. Person? Nature? Society? Self?

● Brainstorm two possible conflicts your character could have in the story

Organization● In one sentence, summarize what will happen in the

beginning of the story.

● In one sentence, summarize what will happen in the middle

of the story.

● In one sentence, summarize what will happen in the end of

the story.

Narrative Techniques● Technique #1: Dialogue

○ Something someone might say○ Something else someone might say

● Technique #2: Flashback/Foreshadow○ Something from the past the narrator might refer to at

the time of the story○ Something that hints that something is going to happen

later in the story.

Language● Create a simile or metaphor you might use● Create a hyperbole you might use● Sensory details

○ Sight○ Smell○ Sound○ Taste○ Touch (emotional or physical)

End Reflection

After the event…think about what was learned or memorable about the experience.

Write!

Now, take all of those individual elements and put them together.

Spend the rest of the hour drafting your story. Bring a story that has a beginning middle and end

of the story to class tomorrow.Minimum 1 page; maximum 5

Not Enough Evidence (0)

Developing (1) Capable (2) Proficient (3) Mastery (4)

PS #2: Narrative Writing

-Students writing is incomplete w/ little to no evidence of creative techniques

-Underdeveloped situation, characters, narrator, and.or plot that leaves the reader confused-Voice of characters/narrator lacks a particular mood/tone-Word choice is simple and straightforward

-A general overview of the situation; Limited development of ideas including characters, narrator, and/or plot-Moments of voice in character / narrator where reader can notice tone / mood-Attempts to use words, phrases, or sensory detail

-Develops interesting characters, narrator, and/or plot-Voice of characters / narrator is clear.Builds toward particular tone/outcome-Uses words, phrases, and sensory detail to create vivid pictures

-Unique, original, and interesting ideas throughout -Details are engaging to the reader-Voice of characters/narrator is unique and varied throughout.-Uses unique word phrases and sensory language to capture the action/pictures/ characters