NARRATIVE

WRITING AND
STORIES
MRS. STRANGE-GARASA
SEPT 15, 2021
OBJECTIVES

• W.8.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective
technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
• a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a
narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
• d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture
the action and convey experiences and events.
• e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.

• RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the
action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision
NARRATIVE
WRITING
• Narrative Structure
• Why do we tell stories in the
correct order?

• Descriptive language
• How do we show our reader
our stories?

• Point of View
• Who is telling the story?
NARRATIVE STRUCTURE

• Exposition
• Turning point
• Rising Action
• Climax
• Falling Action
• Resolution
DESCRIPTIVE LANGUAGE

• How can we tell others what is happening?

• What do you see?
• What do you smell?
• What do you hear?
• What do you taste?
• What do you feel?
POINT OF VIEW

• 1st person
• 2nd person
• 3rd person
• Why is this important?
HOW DOES THIS TIE TOGETHER?

• How does our point of view affect our story?

• How do we follow along?
• What description can we use?
• Let’s try it together on the board!
NOW IT IS YOUR TURN

Take time to go over the second short story handed out and find the elements we discussed.
Then write your own short story to share!
MORE INFORMATION

• Watch this video for another recap

• Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3x40B0FP8