Narrative-Writing and narration powerpoint

Narrative-Writing and narration powerpoint

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  “Those who tellthe stories rule the world.” -Hopi Indians
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   Narration meansthe art of storytelling.  The purpose of narrative writing is to tell stories.
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  Categorized as: FICTION- whichis based on imaginative events or stories that did not actually happen. NONFICTION- writing that is based on real facts.
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  The Structure ofa Narrative Writing  Major narrative events are most often conveyed in chronological order, the order in which events unfold from first to last.  Stories typically have a beginning, a middle, and an end, and these events are typically organized by time.
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  after/afterward as soonas at last before currently during eventually meanwhile next now since soon finally later still then until when/whenever while first, second, third Transition Words and Phrases for Expressing Time
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  1. Setting  Thetime and location in which the story takes place. Settings can be very specific, but can also be more broad and descriptive.  A good, well-established setting creates an intended mood and provides the backdrop and environment for your story. 2. Characters  The people and the subjects of the story. Protagonist - the hero or heroine Antagonist - character who opposes the protagonist Elements of Narrative Writing
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  3. Plot –sequence of events that happened in a story.  Exposition  Conflict  Rising action  Climax  Falling Action  Resolution 4. Conflict – it drives the story. It’s what creates tension and builds suspense. 5. Theme – what the story is all about. It’s the main idea or underlying meaning.
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  Directions: Write a70-100 word essay. Choose only one (1)topic from the following: • Your best friend and how you met • Talk about the best day of your life • A story from your childhood • The first time you cooked a meal by yourself • A trip you will never forget ACTIVITY
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  Assignment: Read about descriptivewriting.
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   Together asa whole, the class will create a short story combining the five individual elements created by each group.
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  Directions: The classwill be grouped into five. Each group will write a narration using the element assigned to them. You are not allowed to communicate or share ideas with other groups. When each group has finished drafting their element of the story, they will take their turns presenting what they have written to the class. Group 1 – setting Group 2 – characters Group 3 – plot Group 4 – conflict Group 5 – characters •
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  Assignment: On a 1whole sheet of paper, write the letters of the alphabet through cursive writing. (capital letters with its small letters). Ex: a a