Narrative Writing

Goal: Narrative writing tells a story or part of a story.

Characteristics:

The general characteristics of narrative writing include:

· plot structure

o introduction

o rising action

o climax

o falling action

o resolution

· conflict

· characterization

· setting

· theme

· point of view

· sequencing

· transitions

Uses:

Narrative writing appears in and is not limited to novels, short stories, biographies, autobiographies, historical accounts, essays, poems, and plays.

Exercises:           

· Write a story about the best celebration you have ever had; tell why this is your favorite.

· Think of a time when you were nervous. It might be your first plane ride or the first time you slept over night with a friend. Tell what happened and how you reacted.

· Write a fictional story about being an eyewitness at an historical event.

· Find an example of a narrative; explain the elements that make this a good example.