writing a narrative

WRITING A NARRATIVE I/ What is a narrative? • Narrative present is a connected series of events, euther imaginari or based on your own experience, in a vivid descriptive style • A narrative may be writtien in the first person ( I / we) or third person ( he/ she/ etc), and often in cludes the thought, reation, etc of the main character(s), describing the action as it would be seen through their eyes II/ A narrative outline 1.Introduction ( Paragragh 1) Set the scene ( who/ what / when / where ) • The beginning of a narratine story should usually give the readar a clear oicture of what is happening, and may include description of • Setting: place, time ( time of date/ year, historical period ), weather, etc. • People: name, appearance, feelings, etc of the character(s) involved. 2.Main body ( Paragragh 2,3, ) develop the story. (descripe incients thet lead up to the main event) 3.Conclusion (final paragragh) end the story ( complete the plot, describe feelings/ reatiions; explain the consequences)hậu quả III/ Languange features The use of tenses: Narratives are normally set in the past, and therefore use a variety of past tenses. • Past continuous: is often to set the scene (e.g. the wind was howling ) • Past simple: is used for the main event (e.g. He entered the room, looked around, and • Past perfect: is used to describe an event before the main event(s) e.g. she had set out • The sequence of events important; therefore, you must use times words such as : before, after, then.  In the beginning, later, in the end  Until, while, during, finally, etc  All of sudden IV/ Good writing tips: Vivid description is important when beginning story • To describe setting, you may use details involving the tenses do suggest a particular atmosphere e.g. lapping waves, soft sand = peaceful scene • When describing people/ action, you may use vivid description one emotion, mannerisms, etc to suggest a particular mood. e.g. stunned(Chan nan), she sat down shakily and buried her face in her hands (stunt= shock, strike) V/ Use descriptive vocabulary • Avoid using simplistic adj or verbs (e.g. good, bad, nice, well, etc) as these words will make your composition • Use a variety of descriptive verbs (e.g. murmur, whisper, mutters instead of “ sad”) will make your story lively Ex: Uninteresting: “oh, don’t brother!” he sad, and went out of the room More interesting: “oh, don’t brothers!” he growled, and rushed out of the room. Uninteresting: Jack walked up to me and put out his hand More interesting: Jack stroke up to me and thrust out of his hand . WRITING A NARRATIVE I/ What is a narrative? • Narrative present is a connected series of events, euther imaginari or based on your own. reatiions; explain the consequences)hậu quả III/ Languange features The use of tenses: Narratives are normally set in the past, and therefore use a variety