Patterns of Development

STORY

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When beginning to
write, it is helpful
to determine the
patterns of
development that
are most effective
for your purpose
and audience.
 Narration
 the most basic pattern of development
 describes how, when, and where an
event or occurrence actually happened
is used to tell a story or focus on a set of
related events
Components of Narrative Text
1. Logical Actions
 are considered the very moments
within the plot or the narrative that
drive the characters forward, be it
during the dialogue, or within a scene
 Example
It was late spring the last time we saw Ross.
He was standing at the edge of the hill, and he
never so much as looked up even though we
were sure he knew we were there. There was a
bunch of flowers clutched to his fist , but there
really was no reason for him to be standing
there. We knew that Carrie wasn’t coming to see
him. But he stood there anyway , waiting even as
the afternoon sunlight deepened towards the
evening. He must have been standing there for
hours.
2. Way of Narration
 refers to how the writer presents
the story
 includes the pace by which scenes
are given out
 having natural progression of time
to the events of the story makes a
good writing
Clipped Narration
“He came and talked to us. Then he left the
house and then he drove the car back home.”
Paced Narration
“He came and talked to us for a few moments.
He seemed upset, but he managed to get
through all the bad news. Shaking our hands
before he left the house come twilight, he
seemed to feel better now that he had
delivered the news. He waved from the car as
he pulled out of the driveway, narrowly
missing the mailbox again, and drove off to
return home.”
3. Terminology
 places emphasis on the fact that
concepts are critical to the narration
 writers must choose how to address
terms and which ones they want to
use in order to create an appropriate
setting.
Concrete Terms
 words that identify things, places, and
events, that can be measured and
observed
 terms that have physical manifestation in
the world
Examples:
spoon
dog
house
Abstract Terms
 refer to ideas or concepts that are
intangible
Examples:
love
freedom
feminism
General Terms
 commonly used to denote groups
Example: furniture
“He gave her a piece of jewellery.”
Specific Terms
 refer to an individual component of
the group
Example: cabinets, desks, chairs
“Each green stone cost an arm and
a leg.”
 Writing Activity

Write a narrative text about a time

in your life when you
experienced a strong emotion.
Try to give as much detail as
possible.
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 Description
 the pattern of development which
goes into details about a specific
object, person, or location, in order
to firmly set its appearance
What does it look like?
What are its characteristics?
Characteristics of Description
 has a clear focus and sense of
purpose
 uses sensory details and precise
words
 presents details in a logical
order
Varieties of Description
1. Objective Description
 looks into factual and scientific
characteristics of what is being
described as objectively as possible
 The writer stays away from emotional
impressions or responses and instead,
describes the scene as it is.
 Example
Clownfish or anemonefish are fishes from the
subfamily Amphiprioninae in the
family Pomacentridae. Thirty species are recognized:
one in the genus Premnas, while the remaining are in
the genus Amphiprion. In the wild, they all
form symbiotic mutualisms with sea anemones.
Depending on species, anemonefish are overall
yellow, orange, or a reddish or blackish color, and
many show white bars or patches. The largest can
reach a length of 15–16 cm (5.9–6.3 in), while the
smallest barely achieve 7–8 cm (2.8–3.1 in).
2. Subjective Description
 a sort of description that the author
would normally use to “paint a
picture” of how he sees a character,
or how he wants the reader to see a
character
 The writer normally uses images
that can be connected to a person,
place, or an event.
 Examples

My mother had hair so dark that it looked like

a waterfall of ink. She always kept it in a braid
that fell to her slim waist, and always tied with
a plain black band. The braid of black slung
over her shoulder, the plaits shining like
scales.
 Writing Activity
Describe in your own words to the given picture
below.
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 Definition
 explains not just what something means
or is, but also what something does,
what something is used for, what
something looks like, etc.
Varieties of Definitions
1.Scientific Definition
 defines concepts in the most factual
way, which is often used in scientific,
proper, or real world facts
2. Subjective Definition
 defines the objects in a more
personal way
 usually derived from the author’s
own experiences and opinion
 often used by a writer to state
something from the point of view of
the characters or in relation to the
setting
 Writing Activity
Define an event or a place that you
would like to attend or visit to. It
could be a party, concert, city, or
a country.
 Grading Rubric For Each Written Activity
Adequate = 1 Point Above Average = 2 Exemplary = 3 Points
Criteria (Below Standard) Points (Far Exceeds Standard)
(Exceeds Standard)
Organization Writing lacks logical Writing is coherent and Writing shows high
organization. Serious logically organized. degree of attention to
errors are seen. reasoning of points.
Level of Content Shows some thinking and Content indicates Content indicates
reasoning but most ideas thinking and reasoning original thinking and
are undeveloped and applied with original develops ideas with
unoriginal. thought on a few ideas sufficient and firm
evidence.
Grammar Errors are frequent. Some errors remain. It is free from errors.
Format Fails to follow format and Meets format It is correctly assembled
the neatness needs requirements generally with precise look.
attention. indentions and spacing
and may have some
assembly errors.
Style Mostly in elementary Approaches are coherent Creative use of words’
form of emphasis and appropriate. structure and
coordination
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