ENGLISH LAC SESSION NOTES

October 29, 2018, 10:30 am

@ Grade 12-EMERALD ROOM

HOW TO WRITE A NARRATIVE REPORT?

Narrative Report- a report of connected events, real or imaginary presented in

a sequence of written or spoken words.

- Expository (description) writing approach (details of an act or event)

- Writing that tells a story
- You should make a draft
How to write a Narrative Report
1. Write in a first person
Ex. I, We
2. Include vivid imaginary and lots of sensory details
(Use adjectives to describe)
3. Weave your emotions into your narrative
Ex. We are very happy.
Elements of a Narrative
1. Plot – sequence of events
2. Setting – place and time of the event
3. Characterization – persons involved
Description of the person in the event
4. Atmosphere –
Ex. Bright sunny day
5. Word Choice

Key Aspects of a narrative Essay

- its personal and universal

- stick to the sequence

- creating conflict (mode, emotions, bad weather, feelings, negative, disturbance)

- light, camera, action (can create movie)

Structure of Narrative Report

1. Introduction – 1 or 2 sentences only (topic sentence/ a quote will do)

2. Body – discussion of topic sentence
o personal opinion
o describe what you have seen and image in your own words
3. Conclusions – summary of the final idea