2. Where is narration used?
How is narration used in
hospitals
police stations
insurance companies
college
3. Purpose of Narration
General Purposes
To entertain or establish
camaraderie
To reflect
To inform
To persuade
4. Specific Purpose
Every narrative must have a point
If the purpose is to inform
State the main idea or purpose first
When probing cause or motive
The purpose may be stated a the end
5. Six Elements of Narration
Where and When
Sets the scene and the action
Who Tells who the story revolves around
What Gives the action, conflict,
change of events
How Gives the cause and effect
Why Shows reasoning or motivation
6. Point of View in Narration
The way you tell a story establishes
Creditability
Objectivity/Bias
Attitude
Employ first person or third person
7. Point of View in Narration
First person
Immediacy, front row seat, participant
Focus on feelings and opinions
Third person
Not involved with the story
Puts distance between the reader, topic
Focus on facts and results
8. Point of View in Narration
Mixing Writing Strategies is permissible
Comparison
Description
Narration
9. Writing the Narrative
What did I gain or learn?
How did the experience affect me?
What is the moral or the lesson?
How might the story affect the readers?
10. Prewriting the Narrative
List key events chronologically
Leave space to jot down details
Insert key details
11. Drafting an introduction
Grab the readers’ attention
What is unusual, amusing or ironic?
Should I use first or third person?
Relate the opening to the point
12. Drafting the introduction
The Hook
Open with action
Open with a quote
Open with a comparison
Open with a personal experience
Open with a historical fact
13. Organizing the Narrative
Limits the focus early
Needs a clear progression
Advances the main point
Contributes to unity
Flashbacks are not for the beginners
14. Developing the Narrative
Make the central character believable
Dialogue enlivens and moves the action
Concrete details and action verbs set the
stage and enable readers to visualize
16. Concluding the Narrative
Bring closure or completion
End expectantly (hint or hope)
End with a surprise
End with a reaction
17. A Narrative Report
Written to respond to an event or a real life
situation
Considers the purpose and readers
Employs a thesis statement
Reveals purpose and scope
Uses heading for body and conclusion
Conclusion summarizes
18. Revising a Narrative
Look at the larger items first
Check the logical development
Check the setting
Check transitions in time and space
Check for complicated sentence
Check for cumbersome word
Review the checklist